I just received my boots yesterday and they are better than I could have expected. The outside is a soft suede and the 100% Merino wool interior is warm and very comfy. I would definately recommend these!

Update 12/5/08 - I just got back from a week in New Hampshire and these boots rocked. On the first night we got about a foot of snow and my feet stayed warm and cozy the entire time. I had brought another *cheap* pair of boots with me and they bit the dust quickly. These boots are pretty water proof, but I would suggest using a spray on suede protector/water proofer to protect the boot from salt stains and slush puddles.

These boots do run large, so I would order a size down unless you plan on wearing very thich socks. And as another reviewer commented the wool lining is alittle "messy" looking at the top (it doesn't shed- it's a tad long at the top).

I would, without hesitation, recommend these boots.

Update 1/30/09 - These are still my favorite boots - they are like wearing slippers all day. There are times I will wear these instead of my slippers.

I have to report that the bottom of the sole has started to seperate from both boots in the back. Hopefully nothing alittle glue won't fix! Otherwise they still look new.

I would still (maybe with some hesitation - depending on how much you spend on them - I got mine on sale) recommend these boots.