The Chill Ran Down My Spine

As the winter season approached last year, I realized how pathetically prepared I was when it came down to shoes. I decided to go window shopping, and with all the Christmas sales going on, I was bound to find one nice cheap pair of shoes that would last me for this winter and winters to come. As I walked past one of my favorite stores, Shoe Palace, I immediately fell in love with the Bearpaw 12 Inch Shearling Boots, and went in to check the price tag. The holiday sales blinded me from reality. Although a little cheaper than Uggs, they were still around $65. My heart skipped a beat as I realized I would never bond with these beautiful shoes. Luckily, a couple days later I was at Target when I thought I saw Bearpaws. Yes, Target sells those too, but what I accidentally stumbled upon was target's own brand of boots: the Bearpaw look alike, as I like to call it. These boots are currently $30, but during the holiday sales I got them for $25. But, what about the quality and look? As for the look, the only thing missing was the tiny Bearpaw tag that hangs out on the side of the shoe. The quality decreased a little, but I still have mine today without any holes.

(Images from Target. Left - Target Brand. Right - Bearpaw)