i just saw this thread, Parsley, and wanted to put a word in for those gorgeous Fluevogs. I've worn and loved Fluevogs for almost four decades; they are well-made and, if you get the right fit, so comfortable. I still have a pair that I bought in the 80s that I pull out and wear every now and then; the styles are so different that Fluevogs, like Frye boots, seem to just get better with age instead of looking dated.
I hope those ones you order from Amazon work out! They are beautiful boots.