Great boots, but attention to calves,
January 31, 2011 EMPN - See all my reviews
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These boots look really nice. They are also comfortable and warm. I've worn them at 12F and it was fine.
Just need to be cautious with the size. I always buy boots half a size bigger(I'm 6.5), especially because I think I have big calves, so they fit ok, but a little tight since the top is not very elastic.
I don't have to change them, but wouldn't mind if they were a little bigger on the calf. So pay attention of choosing size.
Great boot, too narrow on the calves,
June 16, 2010 L. Tourtellotte (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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After extensive research and price-checking, I decided on these boots for extreme cold weather usage in an urban setting (winters in Russia). I felt like these most suitably would be warm and durable without forfeiting style. I received them and was really pleased -- they are very attractive (I have them in brown), and, wearing them around the house, quite warm. They also look durable and are made out of nice-looking material. I like the cinched at the top material, which probably makes them warmer. The faux fur, which I was a little hesitant about, is actually fine. The treads are also fairly substantial, which I like.
The only problem I encountered were the calves -- I didn't think my calves were all that large, but they're too large to comfortably wear this boot pulled up all the way. As a result, I get a kind of slouchy look in the ankle area.
As I plan on wearing these with thick wool socks, I figure I can probably afford to go a size up (I had ordered half...Read more
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