I bought my Alico Lapland Pac Boots from [...] just before a trip to the 2007 Iditarod and they have become my all time favorite boots. They are beautifully constructed by Italian artisans--much higher quality than Chinese imitations--and are all day comfortable and warm.With a pair of heavy wool mountaineering socks over lighter liners, the boots kept me warm day and night in most situations in Anchorage and down in the Kenai Peninsula in temperatures as low as -10 Fahrenheit. My feet finally became a bit chilly, not unbearably cold, after standing all day on snow and ice with relatively little physical activity. For extended below zero wear, I'd strongly suggest heavier pac boots. But for all around winter activity, the Alicos are ideal. Be sure to order a full size larger than your regular footwear to accommodate heavy socks and liners.They were perfect for climbing on Kahiltna Glacier near Denali (Mt. McKinley) back in September. And I wear them on chilly and wet days down in Georgia... the most miserably cold place I've ever been.Oh, while they can't match actual crampons, the clever foldout ice cleats are a useful touch, although difficult to retract when wearing gloves. You're not allowed to enter most buildings with the cleats extended.I would highly recommend these exceptional boots to a friend. I'll be taking them again to Alaska in February 2008 and I intend to buy a pair for my son as soon as [...] restocks them.