Well made, comfortable
Update: I have had these for a bit now, and they have done very well. I wear compression anklet socks with a heavy crew sock over them, and a men’s 9 fits perfect. (I wear a women’s 8 1/2 or 9 in a regular sneaker with a much thinner sock.) I find these give me far better traction than any other waterproof slip on shoe such as Muck boots or Sloggers…which are useless when it comes to not slipping in wet grass (here…that’s most of the Summer). They are fine in the rain or during power washing, though they are not completely waterproof and can actually get a bit wet. I wouldn’t walk through a stream in them.I just got these last Sunday, and they have been given a real workout this week. It’s now five (5) days later. I’m down south, and this time of year those of us who have yards to maintain are in a frenzy to get all kinds of things done before the nasty heat comes. You need a solid, comfortable shoe like this for serious yard work.I have been pruning shrubs and trees (sometimes on a ladder), digging dirt, mulching, cleaning gutters (via a ladder)…you get the idea. My soil is anywhere from soft dirt to sandy. I walk through an area that’s on the edge of a wetlands, and is very uneven, too. These shoes are not only comfortable, but provide the stability I need on ladders and uneven soil. I’ve been every which way side to side, stretching back and forth, sometimes in awkward positions. I’m usually out for three hours a day, and have worn these four (4) days this week.I love these shoes. Not only are they comfortable, they are water resistant. Firm enough to safeguard my toes and ankles, and do not rub anywhere. My feet are not aching at the end of the day. I am a female, wear an 8 1/2 to 9 regular shoe. As I prefer to have the yard shoes a bit bigger (I wear heavy socks with them), I always get a Men’s 9 for yard shoes Perfect.I would highly recommend these for hiking along a rocky stream or up a hill. (I’ve done many of those hikes, and not every “hiking” shoe is up for the test.) Mine have not been soaked by water (yet), but while doing something that got them wet (like while washing my siding), they stayed dry inside.