i was partial to bear paw and uggs but these blow both of them away. i use these everywhere. Thick sole of shoe which is very comfortable and i use these outside all the time. Leather is thick and sturdy and inside fur is very warm with or without socks. These shoes are built so durable which justifies the price in my opinion. They do run a size small so beware of that when buying. If you buy these you won't be sorry. actually a 6 star shoe!