My DD has a pair of BearPaw boots in Concord (purple) and likes them, so I had my eye out for another pair in a different color to go with other outfits.  These silver Betsey were on sale and looked adorable online, but I was concerned because another review had posted that the metallic flaked off & they were dissapointed in the quality.  I held off on purchasing, but finally when they fell just below $20, I figured WTH.  The pair we received have been great, no flaking, no rubbing off of the design.  There has been some normal wear (DD wears them in wet weather, so I expect some dulling/dirtying) but overall have been very happy considering we snatched them on sale.  We did size up, as my DD wears these with socks.  The silver pattern goes with just about everything, the shearling fur inside has held up & overall very pleased. Would buy again.