At the risk of not giving the OP what was originally asked, those shoes are a bit of an overkill for Vancouver winters. Seriously!
Originally Posted by
Goriot
Coldest here is 0deg C, if that. Usually around 10C (50F).
$350-$400 is a lot of money to spend on a pair of shoes for commuting. I get the water proof part, but Extreme Winter for 10C? C'mon.
If you have your heart set on them and you've got the cash, go for it. But there are alternatives that are a lot less costly and equally effective.