I could tell it was a good boot. It was well made and the foot part fit what seemed like true to size but I give these boots 4 stars based on appearance only because they had to be returned since the material from the ankle up has absolutely no stretch and would not zip up over my childs leg. I bought a size 5 in women since it is what a childs size 3 converts to and I have no idea how my 8 year olds calf was not narrow enough for these. These are made for very skinny legs. There is a stretch version of this boot I will try to get my hands on now that I know.