I’ve never had a pair of the traditional trendy bean boots. I felt I couldn’t trust the tread. But I do have a pair of bean’s hiking boots and they are great. They have super thick heavy duty tread; I’ve never slipped on ice with them. They keep my feet warm, keep my ankles stable when on rough hikes, and they are roomy enough for thick boot socks when I needed them. I use them through late fall, winter, and early spring.