I've got to admit I was a bit skeptical when I purchased these boots. After all, I am a 53 year old Grandma and I see much younger (I mean much younger) girls wearing them! But they looked so comfortable,warm and sure-footed. Well, they did not disappoint! I was leery about the size. I usually wear an 8 1/2 or 9 but the reviews indicated that they run big and recommended to order a size down from your normal. I have a wide foot, so I made the decision to order a size 8 and they slipped right on. The extra width gives my foot the comfortable room it needs - no pinching or snug areas at all. The soft wool on the inside keeps my feet warm and dry - sometimes a bit too warm if I'm walking around the mall. I did water-proof them right away which has helped keep the suede dry (along with my feet) and clean. I can tromp around the yard or pull my grand kids on the toboggan in the snow with warm, dry feet and not worry too much about slipping due to the good grips on the soles. The only thing that I have noticed is that they have little to no support. Because they are made the way they are - roomy and flat - I find my feet get tired due to the lack of structure. But this has only bothered me a couple of times after having worn them for several hours - which really is true about any shoe or boot - especially at my age. HA! I am very glad I bought them. They are a bargain compared to the UGGS and I don't see how they are any different. Go ahead, give them a try.