I bought my Viezonord Neoprene Lined Wellingtons in October 2023 so have had them for almost one year and I am delighted with them. They saw me through a winter of daily dog walks on open fields in Norfolk, so they've experienced snow, hail, rain (vertical and horizontal) Siberian winds, ice, and of course mud... My feet were kept lovely and warm so I recommend getting the neoprene lining. Fit was great, no rubbing, no breaking in. I am just now looking for a pair of the short ones for the days to slip on when it's not so cold but raining. I ordered two sizes online to get the best fit, they came quickly, the return of the unwanted size was easy and the money was back in my account in only a few days. I did loads of research before I bought them, and they won hands down for being functional and stylish, so I would highly recommend them to anyone who is in two minds. They are definitely worth the investment.