The apres lace up arctic grip snow boots are both functional and fashionable. waterproof design, warm fleece lining, and a sleek leather look make these short winter boots perfect for shoveling the driveway or relaxing in the ski lodge. the outsole features Vibram arctic grip, the new ground breaking sole technology, specifically engineered to perform on wet ice. Vibram arctic grip is the most advanced cold weather gripping system Vibram has ever created; now you can tread on the iciest of surfaces with confidence.