I bought these pair of boots in 2011 and have worn them through 2011/2012 and now 2013's winters.  They have NEVER failed to keep my feet warm and dry.  The arch support is great and the boots are very, very comfortable.  It always feels like I am walking on clouds.  I did a lot of research and reading before I bought them over the Uggs and I am very happy that I did.  The biggest plus is that these boots are WATER RESISTANT.  You can wear it in the snow and the rain.  Even if it does get wet, it dries up very quickly and it doesn't get inside.  The Uggs are NOT water resistant at all.  These Emu's are also NON-SLIPPERY and I walk many miles a day for my job and these EMUs are fantastic.  The outside skin stays so SOFT even after many, many wears in rough weather.  I cannot say that about the Uggs. I have rubbed/touched the outside of other people's Uggs and they all appear to be rough and stiff.  Additionally, Ugg soles don't seem to be removable but Emu's are.  The EMUs are so well-constructed that it feels like the sheepskin is molded to the outer skin..nothing sheds and the sheepskin does not ball up on the inside like I have seen in the Uggs.  So why are we all paying more for the Uggs if not just for the name?  Emu's are way better in all respects and priced more reasonably.  It may not be as popular or well known but honesty this underdog beats the "star" of this type of boots.  I will support Emu all the way through, not switching to Uggs.  I cannot have anything inferior to what I have experienced with EMU's even if everyone else may think that Uggs are betters.  They are not!  Size-wise, I ordered my regular 7 and it was tight in the front at first but not anymore.  Now they just mold to exactly what my feet are.  I am so happy I invested in this pair of Stinger Hi and will be looking to buy more to alternate with.  LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE EMUs!!!