Versatility
The Ahnu Northridge boots fit well with snowshoes and microspikes. They worked fine for short and medium hikes with unsteady terrain and were comfortable enough for walking on snowy and/or icy sidewalks post-hike. 

Comfort
The Northridge boots ran a little narrow in the footbed and toe box. The boots provide good arch support, but little ankle support. On first few hikes, the ankle shaft dug into the inside of the ankle for an uncomfortable experience. Though after a short break-in period with thick socks this wasn’t as much of an issue. 

Traction
On ice and slick snow, the Ahnu Northridges faired well, providing decent traction with medium lugs, although other boots with large lugs did have slightly better traction. 

Warmth
During a mellow hike in 21-degree weather, the lightweight boots kept feet and toes warm. The boots stayed dry and warm in puddles, but when submerged above the ankle, feet got wet as the gusset does not continue past the ankle. 

Stability
The footbed and midsole support are tight and secure to provide stability on uneven surfaces, but the bendable ankle shaft did not provide support around the ankle or above.