This is my second set of Bearpaws (sadly, one of the soles on my first pair ripped beyond repair, so I had to throw them away). These are a little taller than my first pair, but it's nice that it covers more of my leg when it's cold outside. There is a stitch near the toe of one of the boots that feels a little weird, but I forget it's there after awhile. There were a couple of marks on my boots, but nothing too noticable. They aren't very roomy, so if you want to wear thick socks, I would recommend going a size up. I live in Arizona, so I rarely find an occasion to need thick socks and warm boots, so these work just fine for me with regular socks.