I was worried that they would feel "cheap" - but I read reviews and everyone said they felt real.  I received them today (2 days before the estimate).  The shoe box was wrapped well and looked great, inside was the tissue paper, and each boot wrapped in plastic with all the essential paper/shoehorns intact.  The boots are not "heavy" but they are solid and don't at all feel cheap.  The "suede" feels great and while not real, works just fine for me.  It is not a cheap "felt" feeling, but it actually moves when you rub your hand across it and feels thick, not cheap.

For the price, this is a great pair of boots!