I was looking forward to these boots because I have ordered other emu's and been very happy..I knew by the reviews they might not be as plush but I just opened the damamged box and found:  the straps on the back of the right boot are curled up (looks like have been worn) there are some imperfections on the boot itself which I have never seen in the others I have. The right boot straps in the back are perfect ..also the inside right boot the upper part of the sole looks strange almost like a speration has begun ..very frustrated because I take a size 5 and have such a hard time finding boots because small feet and short so longer boots are too tight at the top with the exception of the ottoway...now I have to wait for the seller to agree to a return and for $109 they are so not worth it..