I purchased these boots in 2010 and they have endured five brutal NYC winters (see my review posted in 2011, below). They are still going strong; they just won't die! I'm purchasing a new pair now because I'm bored ...  My original pair was in a light gray and the new pair is in dark brown.  I checked in my Amazon order history and the price I paid in 2010 is only three dollars less than the price I'm paying today. I'll update this review after I receive the new boots and warn them.

2011
Ordered these boots based on my research.. lots of positive feedback on this boot across the web. Amazon had the best price, so I bought them here for $113 in the Terra color.

Out of the box they are lovely. The color does not pack a punch but it is a nice neutral color that matches pretty much everything. My pair has a slight imperfection in the suede -- only cosmetic, will not affect the wear of the boot. But it is noticeable.

The boots were comfortable from the moment I slipped them on my feet. They do run about small --- I usually wear an 8.5, and I ordered a 9. They were snug with thin socks. But suede gives, so by the time I am ready for full on heavy socks, the suede will have stretched.

The boot circumference is snug, but wearable.

The styling is lovely. The toe box is on the square side, which makes a nice statement against the wedge heel The boots also have a way of making my size 9 feet appear smaller than they are.

So my review is based on a five minute tour around my house. But these feel really comfortable. I can usually get a good idea of a boot that will have a painless break-in, and this is one. But I will update my review after I have worn them.