these boots are great value. I would have bought them whether on sale or not! They are super soft and, with a bit of stretching from my local shoemaker, fit very well and accommodate bunions and arthritic toes whilst still looking fab. I appreciated the customer service over the phone before buying the shoes: expert advice, great product knowledge, and very reassuring when buying online. I had been in the Sydney store the week before, found a similar style but a size too big, so needed the guidance to make a good choice. I would not have bought with confidence otherwise.