I want to let people know that I am not going to compare with Uggs Australian boots that are made in China by the way. I just could not find my size in Uggs so I started to look online and came across these BEARPAW. I ordered them and they were here super fast! I thought the mail man was superman!, but due to the circumference of my calves, the 12" ones are kind of high and narrow at the top and my calves didn't fit the boot all the way up. I hope you can understand what I mean. Next, I call to return the boots and the gentleman over the phone recommends me the same type of boot I ordered but 8" high instead. PERFECT!!! Very cozy, they feel wonderful.  I am size 7.5 sometimes 7... Order them 7 and wear them with low cut Knit socks, very nice comfort feeling. I also learn that they are boots for sale (other than bearpaw) that are made for SUPER WIDE CALF circumference with a range of 18 1/2" plus carf knee high boots with a 15" high shaft. They can be special for women of my nature. At this point Bearpaw cover my necessity, the 8" are great!

The weather down here can be cold but pretty much is in the 60's and notice I wear these boots almost everyday. I am considering buying them in another color. I am not curious anymore about the expensive ones; I don't see the necessity, unless you just want the fashion and blah blah blah.
I love my bearpaw! I am sharing pictures!
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