Perfect Nordic skier kid shoes
I've bought 4 pairs of these for my children. One for my biggest kids, two for my daughter (outgrew and destroyed the first pair) and one for my youngest. They are competitive XC skiers and having warm, dry shoes to throw up before and after practice and races is essential.The yellow color makes it nearly impossible to lose them, and when they are forgotten they are easily found. Also, unlike Blundstones or whatever else the cool kids wear these days, these would be hard to sneak off with.They've been warm, comfortable, and easy to wear. They keep their feet dry (in the snow) and make a statement, all at the same time.Also, they're pretty ugly, but who understands fashion these days anyway.I doubt they'd keep feet dry in the rain, but we don't really get that, so that's okay.
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whirled peas
April 16, 2025
Toasty (but a lil funky) Toes
These are so comfy, I'm now on my 2nd pair (the 1st pair is still around after 2 years of almost daily wear). They're warm in the winter but not hot in the summer. Good traction for hiking, all day comfort, easy slip on/off but not so loose that they slip around. They are water resistant, but if you step in something over 6 inches, you're gonna have a wet foot.The biggest drawback is that the fabric (upper) is hard to clean. They can't go in the washer, so you have to do it by hand. They also don't breathe well (foot funk is real) in the warmer months, but you've got toasty toes in the cold ones.
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Will Pearce
March 10, 2022
Very comfortable, but buy one full size up and don't expect to play in the snow
Let's get the sizing issue out of the way: I wear a size 12 in every pair of shoes, boots, sandals, or slippers I currently own or have owned for the past 40 years. Based on sizing recommendations in the reviews, I purchased these in a men's size 13, and they just barely fit (with socks on--a little looser with no socks). This doesn't mean that they don't fit--I actually find them quite comfortable to wear for lounging and for walking around in, but I wouldn't wear them on a forest trail hike (or even a long walk on the greenway).To be clear, what I was looking for was something similar to a ($240+) European soft boot design that I had seen recommended for use on cold-weather cruises, could be slipped on quickly (when the word is passed about interesting marine life near the ship), and which would pack down as small as possible. Carrying along a pair of standard, hard-upper slip-on insulated boots simply was not a good option, when expedition gear gets the first priority in the very limited luggage space allowed on almost all airlines nowadays.With that in mind, these Chaco boots fit the bill perfectly--I leave the instep strap slightly loose, and can slip them on in seconds and be out the door in seconds (if that's what I need to do). They're warm enough for short excursions outside (to get the mail, take the garbage bin to the street, etc.) or out on deck for a quick bit of sight-seeing (shipboard). The soft uppers mean that I can flatten them down to not much thicker than the thickness of the sole (which, while thinner than my hiking shoes or boots, is much more substantial than any slippers I've ever owned, even the shearling-with-hard-sole ones).I wouldn't count on these as "play in snow" boots, however--just based on my examination of the design, any water resistance will likely be good only for light moisture exposure for short durations, and not much more than that. If you get them and find that I'm wrong about that, then congratulations--that's a bonus.I bought my black pair for only $37 on Amazon (during a lightning deal or Treasure Truck deal or some such)--an outrageously good deal compared to the normal $75-85 (depending on the color), but if they've been on sale once, they may well go on sale again (subscribe to a CamelCamelCamel price alert for the size and color you want).
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My feet are warm, I don’t care how I look
These are the perfect boots for a dad who just doesn’t care and has given up on life. I love to rock these things with some sweatpants and an oversized hoodie. They’re not the most comfortable thing to walk in, but I’m hoping once they’re broken, they get better. They don’t feel as good as Chaco sandals, but they feel pretty good. They definitely keep my feet warm, and they’re easy to put on and takeoff. Great for when I’m going to work and I’m just having an office day. It’s great coming in dressed like that, it tells everyone I really don’t care and I’ve given up. It lets management know that they should focus their efforts elsewhere, and just accept that I am the mediocre employee that I am.
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Luke Neff
August 30, 2024
They don't fit.
Really frustrating — these look amazing and like they should be so cozy, but they are way too narrow and feel so uncomfortable. I even went up a size: I typically wear a 10 and went to 11 to see if that would work. It did not.
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Versatile, warm and durable.
Wonderful for commuting to work, walking the dog or getting the mail. Light enough to take backpacking and essential for camping. The fit is true to size. The sole is durable and provides traction in snowy conditions. Would definitely buy again!
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I really like the Chaco sandals so I tried something different. These boots.
In Chaco sandals, I wear a nine wide they fit perfect in a very comfortable these boots run in a medium with so I recommend if you wear a size 9 order a 10 they are a very comfortable shoe. These quilted boots are a perfect camp shoe or to go to town on the go.
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