Reddit reviews Cougar Women's Connect Boot

What about these Cougar booties? It has a traction outer sole and the leather/suede is waterproof as shown in the QVC demo at 3:55. Most of the reviews I came across said something about its odd sizing though so watch out for that. I've been thinking of getting them myself as winter shoes.

Well, it's a relief to know that nothing huge is changing, and I can just shop normally, thank you!

These are for everything, haha! I.e. most things, most days. If it's all the same as last year in terms of fashion, some kind of bootie or combat would work. The shoes have to be fairly comfortable and supportive, and have a removable sole so I can use my orthotics, is all.

For reference, I've worn combats for years... (these, in black). The insides of my last pair fell apart on my feet. To be fair, I wore them every day, in snow, etc. I had the inner sole reglued; the heel cup subsequently came out :/ (The shoe repair person also tried to fix the wear on the outer sides of the heels, which is fine, except ever since, my back's hurt every time I've worn them :/ I think whatever material he used is dense and hard compared to the existing sole.)

I also can't find a replacement that fits well. I got a pair of ankle booties, with a bit less of a heel even Not really relevant to the question of style, but those are also contributing to back pain. No pain whatsoever in running shoes, sandals, or bare feet.

(Back pain wasn't the reason for the orthotics, I don't usually have that at all, so it's very weird. Almost scared to get something else, now :/ and wish return policies accommodated people with foot problems :/)

I think I need a flatter style, probably. But I like having about an inch of extra height :/ My podiatrist liked the combats for me - they had about a .5" differential between heel and toe. May need another visit, to be sure. Or I should get something like a running shoe, except my style isn't that sporty, really :/

Any thoughts on this? Or recs for a booty or combat in a flat style that gives a bit of height?

edit: BUT I'm seeing that the toe-heel differential with the booties is greater than it was with the combats, that's probably it... . Edit 2: I guess they're "granny boots", not combats, technically.

edit: actually downvoted? why, for having orthopedic problems? or for mistaking granny boots for combats? lol

sorry for the distraction, and don't worry: THE STYLES ARE THE SAME, EVERYTHING'S FINE