I just received a pair of Schnee's Beartooth boots a few days ago and have been wearing them around inside the house. These boots are a little taller than I have worn in the past, but are very comfortable out of the box (on carpet). Treated them with Nikwax and plan on getting out this weekend for an easy hike. It's been wet and cold in Oregon, but will be nice to get out to test them out a little. Planning on elk hunting in Wyoming this year and hopefully these make the cut.