The boots are very attractive.  The leather is soft and supple, and they appear well made.  I was looking for boots I could wear in winter to help protect from the cold with an extra pair of socks on, as I work on a college campus, and walk from building to building.  These didn't work for that purpose.  They are one thin layer of leather, no lining, no cushion at the collar, very thin and not at all cushy insole.  In short, not cold hardy at all (isn't that what boots are for?), and way too tight fitting, even on my very thin feet, to add an extra pair of socks.  They would work, however, for warmer weather wear because they are so un-insulated.  A word of caution, though, the insole is very thin and not cushy, so if you do a lot of walking, these may not be a good choice.