Hi Eden.....Wow, it does sound like you had a *perfect* test ride for your new shoes! I'm curious: You said something about neoprene---did you mean on the shoe itself? Or were you talking about your storm socks? Because I don't think my Winter Freeze shoes have any neoprene. I'm wondering if you got the nifty, newer model? The one that velobambina or Carol says has more substantial insulation? Do yours have just a thin, white kinda-furry looking "fleece" lining on the interior of the shoe? Or??.............Thanks!