I LOVED my bearpaw boots. Notice the past tense. I bought them at the beginning of winter and wore them religiously. The most comfortable boots I had ever worn. But then one day I was sitting in the car and realized that my pinky toe was getting a little too cold. The boots had split right down the side, where the rubber sole meets the suede. I was so upset, but figured it might be an isolated incident and was willing to buy another pair; however, a few days later my sisters pair (same style) did the exact same thing. It is a bearpaw thing, not isolated. I will go ahead and find a different brand next year. $70+ is way to much to spend for a pair of boots to last a few months.