I bought these after interminable online browsing.  They are a cross between a hiking boot and my beloved black leather Chuck Taylor hi-top sneakers.  The Chucks have been fine for the past few winters but this year my feet got cold with the weather (in South Carolina!) and I have been unable to warm them up again.  Timberland came to my rescue.  There's a fake sheepskin lining around the interior angle, though, unfortunately, not in the footbed.  There are certainly days when I have to wear thick socks to keep the feet warm enough. I love the fact that there's no faux fur poking out of the top.  I don't like to tuck my pants, jeans or leggings inside of boots so these actually look a bit dressier than your standard boot.  They are true to size even with thicker socks...a bit heavy but, hey, they're not snow boots or UGGs.  I do plan to waterproof them since the exterior is suede and brushed leather.  Best of all, I got a complement on them the very first day I wore them! My husband and I laughed and agreed that it was a good omen! They have a good tread, nice and low heels (for those of us who have given up heels for life) and, as I discovered last night, they have good traction on sleet!  They will definitely get me through the winter in style until it's warm enough for my Chuck's again! Highly recommended.