This is the second Bed:Stu product I've owned, and it pretty much jives with my previous experiences.  I got some shoes a while back that fell apart within 9 months, and then I replaced them with the Sketchers "knock off" version.  That imitation is still holding up two years later.  These boots, I can tell, will be no different.  From a distance, they appear to be of much higher quality than one would expect for the price I paid.  Upon closer examination, they seem cheap and mass produced.  The leather is thin and rigid in a plastic-like way, and the stitching looks like it wouldn't last through a rough winter.  I purchased some other boots in the same price range, and they're much better quality.

If you're looking for some costume quality boots that you will not wear too often or for anything active, then these might be ok.  If you want quality workmanship that will stand up to daily use, look elsewhere.