I am a big fan of BearPaw shoes as the "budget UGG" option....but after our experience with this pair, I don't think we'll be going for the lug soles again.  For some reason, my daughter finds it hard to center her feet in the shoes, and they upper tends to slouch towards the middle, rendering her looking a bit club-footed and sure to wear the shoes out way before their intended lifespan. We buy shoes to last, so I am frustrated and disappointed...we'll keep wearing them and hope something gives (or no one notices)!