I have been wearing La Canadienne boots for 20+ and only had to replace a pair that lasted many years with the help of re-heeling. It's unfortunate that this company has now adopted the same practice as other shoe makers and fuse stiff plastic shields into the back of boot (above the heel) and in the toe box. This prevents the wearer's ability to break in the shoe/boot and creates a very restrictive feel around the toes. I have not decided if I will return them as the same issue with the "stiffness" will likely occur with other equivalent brands (happened once before with another brand purchased last winter). The colour shown on the website is not true to life - it is more of a very dark chocolate brown with a slight hint of burgundy rather than "wine". I purchased a size 7.5 (normally wear size 7) so I can layer socks over my tights during colder weather and the boots were snug, including at the top even though I have narrow calves . On a positive note delivery was extremely quick. My order arrived within 3 days.
