Tried on every "ugg" type of boot, including several styles of Bearpaws, Emus, etc.  I live in Northern CA where it does freeze in the winter, but I'm not so far North that there's snow on the ground.  After trying on all the different brands, I saw no reason to pay $160 for similar boots of the top name brand.  Brought these home and my only complaint was the lack of arch support/structure.  I noticed this was an issue with people who owned that expensive brand, too.  Google it, and you'll see this is a concern among podiatrists, too.

So I pulled my SuperFeet (which I wear in my running shoes and my boots) out of my rain boots and slid them into these boots.  Perfect!  Turns out SuperFeet makes an insole just for Ugg-type boots, so I ordered it.  Fleece-lined, keeps your feet dry, and provides nice, flexible arch support (the one my physical therapist had me put in my running shoes). Note:  They aren't cheap, but they'll last years. Amazon has them:  Superfeet Wooly White here:  http://www.amazon.com/Superfeet-Wooly-Womens-Length-Insoles/dp/B004LNT3SM/ref=sr_1_1?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1357369438&sr=1-1&keywords=superfeet+wooly

Now I have these super warm, cozy boots, and I don't have the Ugg-Girl-Shuffle when I walk.  They still feel nice and cushiony and are just warm enough without making my feet sweat.

And I still saved more than $70 over the ohter name brand.  Yay!!  (And I know others love their Uggs, so I'm just giving my own opinion here).

P.S. Love the cut of this boot.  Very cute (if you can call these boots cute).  Less boxy than the other styles I tried on.  Hits the calf at a flattering height, in my opinion.  Plenty of room to tuck jeans in, and they slide on and off easily.