Warm and dry
I've been using these boots for years now for hiking in the wet winter woods in Washington. Little snow , lots of rain. I've tried gore-tex hiking boots but water eventually makes it's way through every time. These boots are the only solution to keeping my feet warm and dry in the rainy woods with puddles, creeks, mud and wet foliage that I have found. They feel like slippers and don't rub my heels. I can comfortably walk for miles in them and the tread is reasonably good. Not as good as the best hikers but certainly good enough. I really like the removable liners and cuff at the top, it goes a long way for keeping the warmth in and the water out For the price I give them five stars for design and performance. However they are not long term durable. I have to repurchase every one to two years because the liners wear out pretty fast in the heels. you can buy new liners but they're almost half the price of the boots and honestly with hiking socks I don't even notice the heels worn out and have used them for a year like that without damaging my socks or noticing while I'm walking. If they made these in a heavier version I would probably pay more for it but even the more expensive performance rubber boots don't have this easy slip on design with room to breathe, that's probably why my feet stay so warm and comfortable in these. I actually order a size down from what I normally wear and it's a little snug feeling on the sides for a few days then perfect fit after that, no problem with toe room.
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Forest4me
December 03, 2024
Great boots
Boots just came in today, I bought them for outdoor forestry and farm work to replace my Muck chore boots after they started leaking water and falling apart after 6 years of service. Wanted to try something different and these caught my eye.I like that they have a removable liner but I do wish it was wool instead of synthetic. I tried wearing them without the liner but they don’t fit right so the liner is essential for the fit; which is fine for me because where I am if it’s wet enough to need these it’s probably cold too.I have wide feet and these boots were rather tight when I first put them on but after wearing them for 6 hours or so working outside they seemed to have broken in pretty well and aren’t near as tight. Comfortable enough to wear for a bit to ensure feet stay dry and warm but a little tighter than my old muck boots.All in all I’m happy with my purchase. They kept my feet warm and dry today, and think they’re a pretty good deal for the price. Made in North America, with a bit of sustainability in mind it seems. I hope that they will hold up for multiple winter/wet seasons like my old muck boots did.. only time will tell, will update
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Coworker steals them! Lol
I work at a pet boarding & daycare facility in West Michigan - lots of time spent outside in the snow and ice. Lowest temps this year have been around 0° windchill, far above the minimum temp rating for these!I normally wear a US Womens 10/11 - I ordered a US Mens 9 which is usually a good size conversion for me. These fit, but somewhat awkwardly. They feel very bulky on my feet compared to other rubber boots I’ve had, I think this is mostly due to a somewhat larger toe box, which can accommodate for thicker socks plus the warm liner. My main issue is with how tight the top is around my calves. Granted, I’m a little bit of a larger build, but nothing crazy. I definitely understand wanting a snug fit to keep in warmth and keep out water, but I assumed that there would be somewhat of a larger gap which is where the drawstring comes into use. I may just cut that top piece fabric piece and drawstring off since I won’t be in super extreme conditions.As far as warmth & dryness, these things are ELITE ! The first day I wore them it was around 20° and I took them off because they were making my feet SO HOT they were steaming when I pulled them off lolol I naturally run more hot, so my coworker who wears the same size as me immediately tried them on and started RAVING about them - she steals them any chance she gets and loves them! I’ve worn them at about 10-15° standing in the snow with just my regular ass Hanes ankle socks on and my feet stayed toasty and dry the whole time.They are VERY slippery when wet on polished “commercial” type flooring, which is what it is. I might try scoring the bottom to see if that helps more.
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HootOwlHoney
November 16, 2020
Love these warm, comfy, and waterproof boots. Not heavy. 3 years daily use and I still love them
Love these boots. With snow over 5 ft and very cold winter these boots worked fantastic. Keep my very warm, dry, and comfy. They are men's and a little big. I wore them up hunting and noticed the back wrinkled behind my leg above my heel. There is now a gap where the boot wrinkle caused seam to pull apart.I have had for over 3 years and worn almost every day all four seasons and all day long. I love them. Just sad the seam parted. After 3 years and daily wearing I am thankful they have held up so well and kept me so warm while feeding horses, dog, cats.Extremely water resistant, mud washes off easily, extremely warm and so comfy. Not heavy and I am a gal.Unlike other boots I have never lost a boot and had to hunt for it under the snow when my trail thawed. I have never had snow on the inside between my leg and the boot. The ties stay tied and no snow gets in. Love these boots. Will be using flex tape to try to fix seal. Ordering another pair soon. WINTERS BACK! Three years of almost daily, day long wear. Still work like new except the one seam that just happened.. After 3 years.
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Honestly. Couldn't expect better. These are my favorite.
I'm from New Hampshire so I really have wanted a great pair of Wellies for a while. I've gone through others but these are by far the best boots I've ever worn. It's not just that they look better than everything else is that they're so well constructed. They seemed so comfortable right from the very beginning. And feels like they don't weigh anything however they're very good in design. The height is perfect. A little below my knee. I wish I could give them six stars!
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Warm and sturdy boot, used twice in winter time at Hokkaido, recommend!
Warm and comfortable, great for winter snow and wet hiking.
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