I use Redback for over 10 years. I'm on my 3rd pair right now. Great desert boots. No laces = no dust getting trapped. I wear them at work all day long and was introduced to them by a Tool truck driver. Non slip, light and super comfy. I'm on my feet all day for work and this boots are the best boots I've ever owned. Not sure how they would do in a subfreezing weather but you can stand in 2" of water and be dry. I was sceptical at first about them when it comes to hiking but after 15 mile hike in High Sierra's my feet were happy. The non slip soles are a must when traveling over wet, odd shaped rocks.