I had high hopes for these boots. But they skimped on the details that could have helped them achieve greatness. They are too short, for one thing. I think they should come up closer to mid-calf, and these don't go very far past the ankle (the photo makes them appear taller than they are). The fur has been shorn too short, too, IMO. And they run a bit small - I'm a size 6 shoe (5.5 sandal), and the size 6 boots felt snug even wearing hose. There would have been no room for a winter sock.