I wear gumboots when I walk the dogs on the farms and the country side and have been through a few variations and makes, but Shova is the best. The fit just that much better around the calves than any other brand plus they are longer than some that are only mid calf length and warp a bit around the ankle. I even took them to the UK on my winter holiday and wore them when going out at night when it was rainy. They look like a normal boot under trousers, but don't get damaged by water like "fashion" boots (leather, suede etc). At the same time they are excellent when traipsing through mud, water, dust etc. My sister and I both wear them:-)