Though I suppose shoes have a case to serve as an exception, hate to give a high rating to something thats near entirely synthetic material #plasticpollution but thats often what comes with vegan products, the big flaw of veganism. I havent tested them in heavy water, rainfall or snow but they are the most comfortable boots I've owned. Hopefully these will last a decade. Got them 60% off via ExpertVoice, otherwise they'd be outside of what I'd be willing to spend at $180. Says vegan on the merrell product webpage