This product looked stylish, and they were made of recyclable materials, which is also a plus. I ordered them for my boyfriend, knowing how much he wanted this pair after doing a lot of research/comparisons. When I got them, they were such low quality, not at all what I expected when ordering from Timberland. First of all, both boots were scratched during the shipping, which I thought was strange, given all the padding. But, oh, it scratched with even the most delicate touch of my nail. How could this been good for the outside?! Then, when I had my boyfriend try them on, they did the loud squeaking of shoes that are manufactured too stiffly. He wore them inside for the next few days to maybe "break them in," but they never stopped that awful squeaking. For the money I paid, and the reputation of Timberlands, I expected a better product. We decided to return them and find a more durable boot for the Michigan winter.