Orthaheel Women's Emma Ankle Boots

Before purchasing these boots, I read all the reviews on it. I wasn't too keen on the style as I was looking at something more "refined" and pretty to go with my many different styles of long skirts. However, combined with the urgency of getting proper footwear (the feet pain was very intense due to my active lifestyle of caring for a large family), budget constraints (these were on sale), and my husband's belief that I needed a fully covered footwear with laces, these won out for my first purchase of this particular brand of shoes. I've now had these for about one week and it was worth the money spent! I actually liked the style better in person than on the computer screen. The sole is hard but when one's feet feel so much better, you don't even miss the cushioning. Do follow the recommendations that come with the shoes and give it time to prove itself. For now I've worked up to where I actually put these on first thing in the morning and don't take them off until I climb into my bed at night. When I sit down, my feet get warm and actually feel like they are being personally massaged...so much nicer than pain! NO cold feet here yet, even when I work in my basement on the cold cement floors (my laundry room is down there). The material on the boots works fine for me - it is stiff at first which does not bother me and is now being broken in with folds where I bend it but it's holding up well, considering the use and the fact that I have little kids stepping on my feet frequently. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase and am planning another one in the near future.

I refer to these as my Russian Soldier boots. The fleece, which in the photos looked to be a cream or tan color, is the grey-brown color of March slush and yes there is a peculiar crinkling noise like old cigar wrappers. The soles are relatively thin and these boots are best worn on dry days when the temperature is above freezing. Still I adore them. I bought them for walking the dogs. We go about 30 block per day. I swear they walk me. I love a shoe in which I can feel the pavement; I feel safer and more nimble. Orthaheel sandals cured me of a painful 2-year bout of plantar fasciitis and I am very glad to have a winter version. They were comfortable from the moment I put them on. If you are an orthaheel fan you will appreciate these stompers.

Lightweight and very comfortable. Can wear these all day. Look good, too. I have problems with one foot and these really reduce the pain when I walk.

I absolutely love these boots. They are comfortable (for me personally anyways, not everyone has the same comfort level). They keep my feet warm, and I think they're pretty cute! I do a lot of walking around my college campus and my feet don't hurt when wearing these.