Overall, these boots are great, especially for the price. I gave them four stars because comfort was the primary goal and these are very comfortable. Because of their wide toe box, I thought these would be a good choice for my mom who has problems with her feet. They are well made with a generous shearling lining. The boot height is exactly what she wanted and the toe box is generous. Once my mom gets them on her feet, she says they are nice and warm and as previously stated, very comfortable. However, she has trouble getting them on her feet. Her flexibility isn't what it used to be and it's difficult for her to pull the boots on. It would be great if Staheekum made a model that zipped up because the shaft is not too narrow for her calves. They're just too narrow for her to easily pull them over her problem feet. Hopefully, they'll stretch some, with wear.