I purchased these shoes mainly as a winter, waterproof shoe that reflects some sort of style. I love the design Patagonia uses and the fact that they incorporated a Gore-Tex membrane for waterproofing.
The only downside I have noticed with these shoes is the breathability. As most know, Gore-Tex isn't very breathable, but in the dead of winter, I'm not sure breathability will be a big deal.
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.