I have always wanted a pair of these boots. It doesn't get arctically cold in southern Arizona, but it does get below freezing for a few days at a time. That's when my entire legs get cold. These boots fit the bill not just for a warm and efficient boot for those cold, dry desert winter days, but also for indoor shoes when your feet need more cover than what wool socks can provide.

The soles have also a slightly lifting arch, so you aren't walking flat-footedly.

For style, you can roll over a good inch or two from the top of the boot to expose real wool and giving the boot a lower cut that some may prefer.

These boots are best worn with pants that you tuck into the boot. The wide cut around the leg allows for ample room for material. Wearing these boots with bare legs may be less warm. I also wouldn't recommend wearing these on slushy, muddy days; the boots aren't waterproof.

I wear my boots with socks as despite the size 8 that I wear and ordered, my size 8 boots feel a little large without socks.

My one complaint is that after only three day-long wears the tan leather stained from street moisture.  Even after brushing the leather clean the color never retained its hue and now looks badly stained.  I thus knocked down one star for this boot.