Worn on a few winter trips wore the entire trip hiking through snow. With thick socks these are too tight for me Few stains on leather I have treated the black rubber with rubber conditioner and the leather with a waterproofer for leather/suede which led to darkening of the leather UPPER: Available in waterproof full grain patent leather or waterproof suede. Textile lining. Waterproof bootie construction. Waterproof vulcanized rubber shell. Laces are not waterproof. FOOTBED: Removable molded EVA footbed with textile topcover. MIDSOLE: Internal PU midsole with vulcanized rubber foxing tape. OUTSOLE: Molded rubber. HEEL HEIGHT: 3/4 in. PLATFORM HEIGHT: 1/4 in. SHAFT HEIGHT: 4 1/4 in. LACE LENGTH: 37 in. Please note: Laces and zippers incorporated in SOREL footwear are not waterproof.