Customer Reviews The North Face Shellista III Tall

Happy with my purchase. With the laces you can adjust the fit based on the pants you are wearing. Have used in a lot of snow and my feet were dry and warm.

I really love these boots because they are super warm and durable, but look cute at the same time.

I bought these boots to stay warm at recess duty. They are very cute and warm! They will keep my feet warm and dry. They are a little stiff but should loosen up.

I had to exchange these because even ordering a half size bigger than recommend, I was pretty sure I couldn't wear thick socks with them. The exchange went smoothly and I can't wait to see how these do in Michigan snow.

These boots are really comfortable, it feels like you're walking on a cloud because of the cushioned heel. They keep *legs* warm although the toes could get cold if you stand outside for long periods of time (for example in a line-up or an outdoors concert). If you're active then there is no problem even at -30C! I would actually recommend not to wear them if it's not cold enough outside because you might sweat in them and then get cold because of that! (e.g. don't wear them when it's -2C) The sole's grip is not as good on ice as my Ecco leather boots but they are much warmer so I'll take the trade-off! The grip is still much better than most winter boots I've owned over the years. The fur at the top make them a bit bulky thus altering the way I walk and can lead to back ache if I walk for 3hrs or more. So you have to choose between wearing the fur out by rubbing your boots together when walking or spreading your legs apart and walking in a bit less feminine way =) Laces: I read on another review that the eyelets broke. I don't think these boots are meant to be laced up as traditional boots. I recommend to leave them loose enough to be able to pull your feet in and out of the boots without changing the noose. The laces are really more for look than function and you don't need to tighten them up! Socks tend to get pulled down when you walk with these boots so ensure you have high socks. If you have strong calves you might also need to pull your socks over your pants. Overall I would recommend these boots to a friend since they are warm, you can walk fast in them even when it's icy and you won't need snow-pants if you pair them with a long coat! They are feminine yet functional!

I haven't gotten a chance to wear these in snow yet, but they seem super comfortable from when I've worn them around my apartment. I was surprised at how easy they are to get on given how tall they are. I would say the only downside to these boots is that they are very obviously snow boots so they might look a little like overkill if you were to just wear them in the rain or without snow!

These boots are really comfortable to hike or just to clean the snow off the car, they have great traction and are high enough to keep my calfs warm! I get so many compliments on the look of them as well. Note: I have very narrow feet and they feel great however there are laces I too if the foot so I am sure you can loosen them.

Great and comfortable boots, now I can finally walk through deep snow and my feet stay warm and dry.

The boots were really cute although I was blessed with wide feet and big calves so they didn't look as cute on me I had to return them for a short pair of North Face boots. :(

This seems to be a great boot. I usually have a moment after I make my purchase and begin to use an item where buyers remorse sets in and I feel like I made a bad choice. That wasn't the case with these boots. They were not only warm in the cold weather, but the style was spot on. They work well under my snow pants and look adorable with my skinny jeans, making them a very well rounded and designed winter boot. My only issue was with sizing. I wear anything from 8 1/2 to 9 and I always pick a 9 when I'm sure I will be using thicker socks. The 9 felt fairly tight without the thick socks. I did descover that they didn't feel too uncomfortable with the thick socks but opted for a thinner pair on my first snow outing. They were increadably warm even with the thinner pair.

I like the style, but the boots were too tall for my height. They did t feel comfortable to me; they felt stiff.

Looking forward to the snow thanks to these boots, they fit a half size too big but that will be perfect for thick socks. Warm and stylish, they look great with my thermoball jacket.

Super warm and great stylish design. I'm not crazy about the smooth puffy looking side part, but I understand it's for insulation and can't be helped. Really warm. I bought half a size up just for thick socks (:

I haven't worn these in the cold yet, will update this post once the winter really sets in.

Very nice. Looks stylish.

This was very easy to put on even without undoing the laces.

Loved these!

Perfect for the Windy City of Chicago! Warm and my socks stay dry. love my boots!

I love these boots because I can go out in the grossest New England, slush-snow mess and they'll keep me warm and dry. The one thing I kind of dislike is that they feel super bulky when walking but that's what most tall winter boots feel like to be honest.

The boots are so very comfortable, with lots of cushion, and superior installation. This boot is great for long period in cold weather, and the accented turquoise laces really set the entire boot off (I purchased these in brown). I loved these boots online, but when I received them I did not like how they fit around the ankle, a comment that you will find a lot when reading reviews about this particular boot.

Nice boots for cold weather

The boots offer great cushion, sexy looking, durable, and keep you warm. However, it causes hot spots and is a bit stiff on the ankle side. I hope that will loosen up as I wear it more. It works well on snowy grounds.

I really like my new snow boots. The boots are warm and dry, which is great for the terrible New England winters. I needed a new pair of boots to keep my feet warm this winter. The boots are a bit heavy though, but they are well made and keep you dry. My only real complaint is that they are rubbing my ankle and creating a blister. I am hopeful that this will stop once the shoes are broken in.

I had some concerns about this boot with my first couple of wearings. The right boot at the ankle rubbed and seemed to collapse- thinner socks and reworking the laces took care of this. I am 5'10 with long legs and the boots hit me a little under half way up the lower leg. I live in New England and use these boots for short hikes, dog walks, etc. I am going to try them with my snowshoes for a short hike. These would not be a good choice for a long, snowy hike as they would not be warm enough and are a bit stiff. Nice boot that looks good with skinny pants/leggings. Love heavy socks? Size up a half size.

Awesome boots. Had to send first pair back Because they were defective at no cost to me. New pair came fast and they fit Awesome and true to size. I did size up after reading review's but could have went with a 9.5 rather then 10