I really was looking forward to these boots but I had to return them.

I have been buying boots like these for years. These boots were similar in quality and looks to the very inexpensive ones I bought from Costco for less than a third of the price!

I've owned two pair of Minnetonka boots like these, both tall and short, for six years and just this year need to replace them. I did hours of research and found the Emu were 100% Australian, both materials and construction. I also read that they had arch support and were water resistant. Turns out that none of this is true. The reviews I read were years old.

Now I understand these boots are made in China like the Uggs and don't contain 100% genuine shearling. I don't know what to believe anymore.

This much I know.
1. There was no arch support in the boots I received.
2. The heels slip on and off with every step. Not a good fit.
3. The sole is very stiff...doesn't bend at all.
4. The leg opening is small...no room to wear my jeans tucked in.
5. I normally wear an 8 1/2. I bought an 8 and my toe went all the way to the end. All my other boots stretched to accommodate but I returned these so I can't comment on these.
6. The literature that came with the boots said to waterproof before wearing.

To be fair, the recent reviews on the Minnetonka and Uggs aren't as great as they used to be either. Seems like the quality on all these boots have gone down and to China!

Because I have had great experience with Minnetonka, I will be trying them again. I heard the soles have really gone downhill. I'll let you know. The Minnetonka I have are slightly better looking than Uggs, not as clunky, and have such thick shearling on the inside, they kind of formed their own arch support. The price is also much more attractive!

On the plus side, the delivery and return went seamlessly. I was so impressed, I wish I loved their product!