Are these Globe Castro loafers unisex and can they stand winter weather?

I’ve seen these Globe Castro shoes http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/537/option_image/x2_afabfa1e92d19a17badef3eed442086c_797984_120813.jpg?1307615224 http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/15/7/AAAAAm7CpD8AAAAAABV4Zg.jpg?v=1164751851000 around and I thought they’re very cool looking, it’s like a mix between a modern moccasins and loafers.

I wanted to buy it but can women wear it too or is it just for men?
Also would it be able to stand winter weather? Since I’m going to live in the Netherlands next month I wanted to check if it can or can’t.