After searching the past 3 winters for a decent pair of winter boots my search has finally ended. These boots look great - I live in the UK and currently wear them folded down and I am getting plenty of compliments on them and questions as to where to get them. They are extremely comfortable and water proof - great for muddy and wet days out with the kids and walks with the dog. I already know that when the spring arrives again I will not want to put these boots away.
I am ready for winter with these boots. They fit well and true to size. Wearing high, thick socks increases the warmth and comfort. I just moved to Boston after 6 years in LA and South America so I am not yet used to the chilly weather. Now I am ready for snow, slush or whatever.
I bought these for my daughter two years ago to wear around her college campus. She loved that they were waterproof but did ask me to buy her the shearling insoles/inserts for them as the shearling only lines the ankle and calf area. With the inserts they are now warmer. When she went to study abroad last winter she left her boots home and I wore them a few times and was hooked! I ordered myself a pair and they were on back order but arrived two weeks earlier than stated on my order status. I also ordered myself the shearling inserts. I am giving them 4 stars due to the fact that I had to spend an extra 20 dollars for each pair to line the foot area.For the price of these boots that was a disappointment. She wears size 9 1/2 and the 9 fit perfectly. I wear size 8 1/2 and the 8 fit perfectly.
The 10" shearling-llined boot is nice looking and high quality. My only complaint is that the boots do not run true to size. After having to wait for them due to a back order, the regular size was just too big. I had to go through the trouble of sending them back, waiting for a smaller size which is also on back order. I called customer service as I did not think it fair to be charged for return shipping. The rep advised me to send a note in with the return boots explaining this and that I would not be charged for the return shipping fee. Ordering directions only said for half sizes to order down, not regular sizes. Very difficult for a consumer to get the correct fit.
