Portland Boot Company Women’s Faux Shearling Tall Boots

Women's Shearling Tall Boot These tall black shearling boots for women are perfect for what I wanted this winter. I prefer a simple boot without a lot of added tassels, complicated features, or weight. I noticed right away when I put these boots on that they feel extremely warm and surprisingly light. My old boots — the ones I was replacing — had a marked heft to them. They were a chore to drag through thick snow. These new boots are not nearly as heavy as my old ones, yet I think they are actually even WARMER because of the fluffy faux shearling right around your foot. Another feature of these boots that I especially appreciate is the exposed functional lacing. The lacing is at the top of the boot in the front. I was wondering if the boots actually OPENED in the front — whether the lacing genuinely worked, so that you can adjust the top of the boot to your preferences. YES! The lacing actually opens, which gives you the choice to wear thicker socks if you like, or tuck your pant leg in and tighten the boot around the top. On my leg - I am 5'5” - these boots came up to just slightly past the middle of my calves. They are not knee high boots, which works great for my purposes, as I'd rather they were not extremely tall. The sturdy sole of the boot is textured and non-slip - it is black, fitting with the rest of the body of the boot. These are flat boots and do not have a heel or a lot of structure to the inside foot bed. I am very happy with these boots and glad I chose this style.