This boot is comfortable & warm.  The inside sole (foot-bed) is lined with real sheep wool (for comfort & warmth), the inside leg is imitation sheep wool.  The outside is real sheep suede all around, a deep black color, very attractive.  The boot is 11 inches high (size 8m).  4.5 inches up from the sole, the leg is slit open & overlaps.  This opening closes with 3 large, black, wooden, claw-shaped buttons on one side & black elastic loops on the other side that slip around the buttons to hold the leg closed.  I have a high instep & need a boot whose leg opens to get my foot in.

I sprayed waterproofing on my boots in the AM & in the afternoon walked 2 miles on a snow-packed road & trail with 10 inches of snow.  We walked for about an hour in 15 degrees F & my feet stayed cozy & warm wearing cheap, white, cotton socks (the kind you buy 6 pair to a bag).

The down side of these boots is that the soles are flat with only line drawings of oak leaves, a bear paw, & the word Bearpaw cut about 1/8 inch deep in the TPR (thermoplastic rubber) outer sole.  I will take these to a shoe repair shop & have better tread glued to the bottom so I won't slip in snow & ice.  I like the boots enough to go to this added time & expense.

Also, I trimmed the fur (fake sheep) lining that sticks out from the top & side opening to make it look neat & not fake.  Some fake fur has an uneven look to it, unlike sheared lamb that holds its shape.  Looks fine now.

UPDATE:  After wearing these several weeks, I like them even more.  Very comfy & warm.  Didn't have tread glued on, just don't use for hiking.  They're too pretty for that anyway.