I read all the other reviews about these boots smelling bad, but mine do not smell at all! I did notice there was a sticker on each plastic boot bag that said for mold prevention, do not eat! Maybe the boots that smelled did not have that sticker. I also recommend in this particular style bear paw to order 1 full size larger, other styles are true to size and I normally wear a size 9 so I was reluctant to order a 10 because I did not want to look like I have gigantic feet, but the 10 fit just like a 9! These are very cute boots, well made and a great value if you can get them at the sale price like I did! I highly recommend these boots!