Great Quality + Good Looks + Excellent Warmth = BIG WIN!
This brand was put on my radar a few months back when I found a pair of flats made by them that I absolutely fell in love with. The interesting thing is I loathe flats and NEVER wear them, but I loved the pair I got from Beau Today. When I saw these boots, I adored the photos and figured I would give them a try. Since I hadn't ordered anything else from them (besides the flats) I wasn't sure if this was a brand I could count of for quality or if the first order was a fluke. I crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. These arrived super quick. The shoe box they come in is black, sleek and incredibly sturdy (I can stand on it and it doesn't collapse/break!) Inside, each boot comes inside of it's own super soft, cotton dust bag. That seems to be a trend with this brand and as a shoe collector, I appreciate the opportunity to keep these clean when they aren't in use. Presentation and unboxing is a 10/10! The boots are extraordinary! The construction is exemplary. Clean and even stitching that is strong/sturdy. Not a single loose or rogue thread and there isn't a single spot where the materials are cut jagged or sewn with a improper/messy overlap. The fittings for the laces are attached securely. There isn't any noticeable globs or strings of glue anywhere. The fur inside doesn't shed or roll into the stitching and, even after I looked VERY carefully trying to find a flaw, I couldn't find a single problem with the construction of these boots! Oh, and...one of the things that drives me nuts about shoes with rounded, stitched toes like these is when the rounded line (or lines in this case) of stitching are not even or wonky. Not only are both of the toes perfectly symmetrical here, but each boot has a perfectly curved line of stitching between the sherpa and suede. The materials used are equally as impressive. I was a bit skeptical about the 'cow suede', but I can 100% attest to the fact that these are in fact made form real animal suede- not felt or any other synthetic material. I can tell not just by the feel, but the warmth, strength & durability of the material and how they reacted to being weatherproofed (more on that in a moment). The sherpa is nice and plush, not at all thin or threadbare. And the faux fur lining is wonderfully silky, warm and incredibly comfortable. It too is nice and plush and thanks to the softness, it doesn't get matted easily. The treaded sole of the boot, which keeps me on my feet and not on the ground, is thick, but light and durable. This is the type of 'foam' material that has strength and doesn't collapse or compact down with weight. I usually wear a 9 in boots and that's exactly what I ordered here. They fit perfect. I absolutely love that I can slide my foot in and out of these so easily, without having to untie them. The tops are pretty wide (seeing these don't lace up the whole way), so they are great for larger ankles/calves or of you just don't like having something tight around your leg there. They slide off just as easy as they go on too. These don't have much arch support, but the padded foot bed is super cozy and doesn't cause any pain. The structure of the boot itself does give the foot some excellent support overall. I live in Upstate NY where not waterproofing your boots is just asking for trouble. I knew I had to get some type of protection on these but I didn't know what to use. I ended up using mink oil (my preferred medium) on these. I figured I could control the application well, being careful not to get it on the sherpa. The cow suede took the mink oil well (it did get a tad darker, which is to be expected, but still looks amazing) and worked out perfect. I'm not going to go sledding or play in these bots, so the areas that are most likely to come in contact with water/snow are covered and protected. I would 100% use the mink oil again. I really love these boots! They are super cute and unique looking plus they are super warm and well made. Adding to the already impressive list of positive qualities- these look good with just about anything! They look great with leggings or jeans and I'm surprised at how awesome they look with skits and dresses too! They were well worth the price and I can't recommend them enough! Read more




















