I usually love Naot shoes and boots, but I think the price of these boots reflects the reduction in quality from previous Naot boots and shoes I have purchased. The leather is much thinner as is the lining and removable inner sole/footbed which is usually cork. The removable inner sole in these boots looks and feels different. Similar to another review about the the upper part of the boot rubbing the ankle, I have noticed this, too. At this time I am still deciding if I want to keep the boots. They are attractive, but I doubt that they will wear as well or as long as other Naots I have purchased.