Bearpaw Unisex-Child Emma Toddler Boots for Boys & Girls - Warm Winter Snow Boots for Toddler/Little Kid - Perfect for Outdoor Play & Cold Weather

I have bought the "Emma" for a few yrs now for my daughter. She absolutely loves them and the price is usually pretty great. Now I am picky about the construction of shoes and was a little leary of ordering off of amazon due to previous reviews. I have always bought them in store and could check them out and make sure there wasnt anything wrong like loose threads, uneven seams,etc but they werent available anymore locally.She has several pairs now in several colors and I have been happy with all of them. I have compared them to their much pricier U** counterpart and imo these are way better due to construction and price. FYI: These are a longer shaft, so they are not the ankle style boots. They go up higher which isnt as easy to get on as the shorter ones1. Size UP, due to the interior plush lining it makes the shoes smaller. I consistently buy 1 size up and they fit on the mark.2. use a fabric protectant on them. I use Stride Rite's rain or shine spray and it protects them from stains and mild wetness. It will make the lighter brown ones slightly darker but that is to be expectated with these type of stain guards. I normally spray once let dry and repeat. Apply each season after cleaning them with a suede brush. pay extra attention to the fabric closest the the exterior sole of the foot, it will get the most abuse and dirt.3. The black ones have a black fur lining except for the bottom, its tan. kinda weird but I expected a black footbed as well.4. The black ones have a rounded label in grey at the back of the foot heel, other colors have rectangular ones normally in tan.The sole of the boot is made of solid rubber not foam like other similar boots from other brands so the boot does feel heavier. They have lasted so long for my daughter on that fact alone. She has a much pricier similar boot that has the foam sole and it looks worn due to how she naturally walks. Plus the rubber sole seams like it grips winter pavement better.The fur lining is pretty soft and lofty. It does compress over time to look like the tradional "sherpa" lining. My daughter normally dosent wear socks with them because it insulates her feet very well and loves the softness of it on her feet.Overall I am happy to get these again and to find them on amazon. We will are loyal "emma" fans for years and glad that so far they are the same quality as in the shoe stores.