20" of snow - heavenly. You lucky folks.

There's nothing wrong with those shoes. There's nothing wrong with most any kind of shoe. Get out there and enjoy it.

There is no perfect shoe for all conditions. Just like there is no perfect stove or one sleeping bag to meet all your needs. How many tents do you own? I'm sure you get my point.

Now tell me, was it easier walking in 20" of snow with or without those shoes? Walk five miles in 20" snow and I'm sure you'll want those shoes. There going to provide traction and quite likely keep a good deal of snow off your pants. In the bush they will act as a bridge over submerged logs and dead fall.

Last year I plowed through thigh high snow with 14 * 48 shoes. Soft powdery snow on an unbroken trail. If I didn't have them on I'm sure I would have been waist deep or more and not be able to progress at all.

Did I mention to get out there and enjoy winter.