Russell maybe overrated by some, but from a comfort stand, they aren't overrated on my feet. I got fitted for a pair last May and one foot was sized differently than the other. No wonder I had issues with boots. The Russells are just what the Podiatrist ordered. And I agree about the LeChameau boots, there is nothing better in a waterproof boot. Gortex translated from the original Russian: "Will eventually leak on a cold day while walking through dew soaked grass." Gil