I needed some new boots to keep my feet warm during the cold and rainy season, and the fur lining on the inside does wonders! The boots themselves are also pretty sturdy and stylish. I very much like the way they look and feel. Even my dad asked me to get him a pair after he saw mine. lol

I have wide feet, so I was kind of worried that my feet would feel cramped (as is the usual struggle for me), but going up half a size was good enough.

As for cons, I will say that there is little to no padding on the bottom. I mean I didn't expect it to be soft, but your feet will struggle after walking in these boots a bit. Luckily, I can easily solve this by buying separate pads.

So my first pair were bought in late October of 2019, I was actually working at Amazon as a Manager and I wanted a comfortable pair of shoes to walk in and I still wanted to wear nice-ish clothing to work. I read a lot of reviews back then and most mentioned that they wouldn't last more than a couple months. For $30 I thought that was fine; as long as they lasted through the Chicago Winter I'd be a happy customer. Plus they were advertised as waterproof which was a factor in my purchase. (They are waterproof and they aren't, they protect your feet from slush and snow but if it's raining you may want to cover the fur.)

So as of February 9th, 2021 I have continued to wear that same pair from Late Fall to Early Spring. I've put about 10-12 months of use into these shoes. At Amazon I'd wear a step counter and I was walking about 5 to 8 miles 4-5 days a week. I shovel my driveway with these shoes. I wear these shoes out on dates (and get complimented). These shoes look good, feel good, and WILL last you at least a year. I honestly believe I could get another year or two, but I'm just giving you my honest review based off of my own experience.

So the shoes last a pretty long time in a city that definitely isn't new to getting heavy snowfall. But how do the new shoes compare to the old ones? I have only noticed 2 differences since putting them on this morning about 2 hours ago. 1.) The fur is much thicker and provides much better insulation. Which is due to how much I've worn my previous pair I assume. 2.) The soles do provide better grip on ice. Obviously wearing a shoe for over 6 months will wear out the rubber soles a bit.

Long story short... Other than wear and tear, the shoes are exactly the same aside from their color.

If you want a cheap pair of shoes that will last you for at minimum a year, there really isn't much other options. These shoes are wonderful, I have referred so many friends and co-workers to buy a pair. If these shoes ever are discontinued I know I will be purchasing all of their color options and enough to last me at least another 10-12 years. So probably 6 pairs or so. Aside from my Sperry's Striper II's which are also waterproof, these are my 2nd favorite pair of shoes.

Notes: I worked as an Amazon Manager, however I am no longer employed with or affiliated with Amazon in any way. This review was NOT based on receiving the product for free. (Total cost for 2 pairs was around ~$70) I do not write reviews often, I will only write a review when I really really love a product or really really hate a product. The shoes fit exactly to size, based on 2 separate purchases.

I got a pair of these about a year ago and wore them in a northern Michigan winter. the sole provided decent grip in snow and was very good at keeping my foot warm. the sole isn't nearly as cheap as a lot of other cheaper shoes and shouldn't wear out super quickly like some do. With all this said I would say that you might be better getting a pair at Walmart unless you can get these on sale because they don't have the greatest material and something from Walmart may feel much much better.

Overall, these are GOOD for the price, maybe even great. I don't think you're going to find a much better deal for the price. (These are commonly/usually $30-35).

I have had 2 pairs of these, 1 fur lined and 1 regular. I bought my last pair about 1 year and 8 months ago. I wore them regularly for about a year, and semi regularly since.

Build Quality - Decent. I find the seems start to show their age after probably 8+ months of regular wear. I find the laces to wear out fairly fast. "Waterproof" might be an exaggeration, but it's good enough for walking in the snow or shallow puddles.

Venting - Unless you live a very cold climate, I would not recommend getting the fur lined. I do wear them in warmer weather some, and my feet get sweaty after an hour or so outside.

Fit - Fine for me. I have flat-ish and wide-ish feet.

Soles - You may want to put some better soles in these if you have issues with that. They stayed decently comfortable for me for about 6 months. I've even done some actual light-hiking with them, but I would recommend some better soles if you are gonna be on your feet for a long time.

Look - I actually get quite a few compliments on these. They are sort in between a hiking and casual boot. I've been allowed to wear these in my couple of different office jobs (business casual in the south).

Very good