Honestly, I am disappointed in these boots even though I shouldn't be. I went from a pair of uggs that lasted me 5 years to these. Now, I got exactly what I was looking for - A low budget pair of uggs.On the positive side, they are cute! They are warm. They are inexpensive and they seem well made. They are fairly lightweight too.On the down side, The faux fur is uncomfortable and sheds. I will need to wear socks with these. My legs were itchy from the synthetic lining and an oddly placed tag. The lining, as others have mentioned, does shed very easily. They also don't have a ton of arch support.I give these boots four stars because they are a cute, economical ugg style boot. For $45 I can deal with the rest. They will be good for a season. I got exactly what I expected for the money. If you are looking for a pair to last you longer than a season, I would say invest in one of the more expensive brands.