I love Minnetonka shoes and have worn them for several years. These boots are cute, but the quality is not up to par with the other shoes I have previously owned that were made by Minnetonka. The right shoe has a wretchedly hard knot right on the insole at the rise of my arch. It rubs and is like walking with a pebble in my shoe. I fear if I cut it the entire sole will unravel from the upper. It is going to cost me an additional fifteen dollars to take it to my local cobbler for repair. I should not have to repair brand new shoes. Quallity control needs to pay closer attention.