I'm a recent convert to this style of shoe, but I work in a really casual office that's FREEZING and needed something comfortable and warm - these are so perfect, they're my new favorite winter boot. Suede is great quality, as is the Sherpa lining.

Sizing Note: I've read many reviews that stated they got the shoe way too big, and others recommending that you go to Bearpaw's website to figure out the correct size - both of those points are incorrect. Bearpaw recommends sizing 1-2 sizes UP because of the thick lining of the shoe - I believe that's why people are mistakenly ordering the wrong size.

I went with another reviewer who suggested to order a size down because the lining will pack in around your foot and you'll end up with more room - so thankful for that suggestion - I'm a 6.5, ordered a 6 - the first few days of wear, yes the shoes were tight - but sure enough the lining has packed inside and they now fit perfectly - there's actually enough room for me to put an insert in these so I have more arch support.

Bearpaw is an excellent, very high quality brand suede winter boot. My last pair held up for 2 winters but the shaft is crumpled and is rubbing against my shins, so I bought this pair of shorter ones this year. The lining is thick, the soles are non slip. It's difficult to imagine buying a different brand after having had, now 3 pairs if I count the 2 I wore out, in this wonderful brand. Be SURE to spray waterproofing on them. If you wear out a certain part of the bottom of your shoes, or more than one spot, like the left side of the heal on one...get a shoe repair guy to put reinforcement pieces on those spots, it's cheap to do and worth it, I needed 2 on each boot, I think the whole deal was $7 2 years ago.