I own a pair of bearpaw "Kathy" boots. They are warm and comfortable, so I thought the brand was good in general. I wanted a pair of boots that would go with everything (as opposed to my supercute aztec kathy's!), so I went with black Lauren Tall's - based on good reviews.

My first impression of these boots are UBER CHEAP. Externally, they *look* okay, but as soon as I slipped my foot in the flat, uncomfortable footbed was a surprise. Let me say, I LOVE flat shoes, I have chronic pain in my foot, and flat shoes for me are the way to go. But these boots lacked the plush, cloud like padding of the Kathy boots, and it was hard and stiff. Like cheapo boots you'd buy at a grocery store...

I don't believe it is real wool lining. When I took the boots off the black "wool" had shed all over my pants. Never had that problem with my other bearpaws. I sadly returned these. I do NOT recommend.

I love these shoes. Like, I'm in love! They look so cute on and my feet are warm and they are stylish but relaxed. The fur around the top isn't too much and the shoe is lined with cotton. I'm in Texas and don't need a snow boot but I believe these are water proof at least up to the first stitching. The only thing I did because I'm older and not cool enough to let the leather laces just swing. Yes, the laces are genuine leather. So, this shoe has a zipper for easy on and off but also the leather laces aren't meant to be tied and that makes it easy on and off. I tied a small knot in the leather lace right by the ring so the shoes wouldn't ride super loose. I feel like someone younger might like that kind of thing but I like my ingenuity. I also tucked in the free swinging leather pieces into the other pieces (picture below). Tying the leather laces aren't an option, that would look hideous.