I've had a tan pair of Bearpaw boots for a couple years now that I absolutely love. The tan pair has always been so comfy in the winter. I decided to purchase the black pair on Amazon; which I think was a huge mistake. When I first got them, I put them on and noticed they felt a little off. I wore them just to run errands. By the time I got home, my left ankle had been torn to shredds by the boot and was bleeding. I now wear bandaids if I am going to be walking around in these. I don't know why it is only happening with the left one, BUT I know other people had complained of this happening to them in the reviews. So just be warned,,, you may have to stock up on the bandaids if you buy these boots!