Customer Reviews Hunter Original Short Gloss

Huge! I am a size 8 in pretty much all shoes, but these boots in size 8 were huge on me (my feet were swimming in them). I exchanged them for a size 7 and the 7's fit much better/more like I'd expect. The size 7 upper is also about half an inch shorter than the size 8, which I think looks better on me because I'm short (5'2"). They feel pretty comfortable for rubber rain boots and I love the light blue color. And of course can't beat Zappos' customer service for making my exchange super easy!

Great fit just what I need as all the snow melts and it gets warmer... to navigate all those puddles!

Great boot for rain or snow! Easier to get off and on than the taller version.

So these boots work exactly as indicated. They keep the rain out and keep my feet warm. They're comfortable and stylish. However, I was a bit disappointed that the shiny finish doesn't last through one wear or out of the box even. The first pair I purchased came all scuffed up and discolored so I exchanged them for a second pair, which Zappos did with no issues. The second pair came and they looked beautiful. I wore them once in the rain and the shiny finish disappeared and looked like the first pair I received. In the future, if I purchase another pair of Hunters I'll be getting the matte version. I'm going to invest in the shine restorer to see if that makes them look like new. Overall, these boots are great. I know they're rain boots and meant to take a beating and the manufacturing quality ensures they'll be able to. However, buy them for the utility and not their beautiful appearance if you intend on using them when it rains.

I have always been a size 6-1/2 US, but with bunions, I now wear size 7. I ordered 7, but it was a bit loose; still, I could fix that with heavier socks. However, the boots are heavier than I expected (1-1/2 to 2 pounds each?); not sure if weight was indicated in the description and I should have checked first. Loved the styling and the quality (very well made), but the fit together with the heaviness is not for me. It does not rain very much here in Southern California, and I ordered to use and pack for overseas travel. The weight was a bit problematic for me in terms of baggage weight restrictions these days. I'm sure people living where it rains and snows love these boots.

I loved these boots, they are a great hight. But in a few weeks the entire finish came off. Zappos replaceed them, the new ones look fine for now but I have not warn them that much yet.

I think these are great, practical rain boots. I have wider, athletic calves and they fit perfectly. My only complaint is that the smack you calf when you walk & make a noise, which is kind of annoying, but not a deal breaker. I'd still recommend them!

I don't agree with Hunter's sizing. Combining the U.S. size 9/10 into one boot (41 European) doesn't work for those of us with the size 10 foot. I ended up with a 42 in this boot, and it's just barely big enough. So, ladies, if you're a true size 10 or on the large end of size 10, get the size 42 boot. (Normally I wear a size 41 European.) Also, men's feet and women's feet are shaped differently. Men's feet are normally wider. As a result, my boots slip in the heel if I don't wear heavy socks. I'm keeping the boots because they do fit and they work perfectly for what I want them for. But the sizing needs to be tweaked and improved.

Based on customer reviews, I ordered the Hunter Original Short Gloss. (I am 5'4", 120 pounds, athletic build). These boots fit beautifully -- still had ample room for tights/thick socks and for tucking in my bootleg jeans. Ordered the UK38/US7 as I typically wear a size 7.5 in most boots. However, was quite disappointed in the height of this boot as they were less than 9.5" from bottom of the heel to top! Due to the unflattering mid-shin boot height, I opted to exchange for the Hunter Original Gloss. Fortunately, the Zappos team make returning a snap!

After reading the reviews, I purchased the glossy short boot. I expected these boots to be super glossy; however, they were not at all. They were very matte and I wonder what the original (non glossy) boots look like. I first saw them and tried them on at a department store, and saw that the originals had all this white film on them. The lady said that that's how they come in and they have to wipe them down. I'm glad that the glossy ones that I ordered did not come with any film. I originally ordered my regular size and it was way too big. I exchanged them for a size smaller and they fit better. The only problem that I have is getting my feet into the narrow part of the boot. Once the foot was inside, it was nice and comfortable. Trying to take off the boot is another problem...very hard to do!

So cute! My dear husband bought me these and a pair of BOGS for Christmas. (In two different sizes for me to pick which I wanted). I think I'm keeping both. The height is mid calf and I keep getting comments on how cute the buckle is. With my pants tucked in, sometimes they press on a seam and it bothers, but since they don't come half sizes, this is my bare minimum size. I just twist the seam a little and it's better. I wear them when it even looks cloudy as I love them!

Cute, easier to manage than the higher boots, still keeps feet and pants dry, looks good with the glossy finish.

FUN! FUN! FUN!

Adorable. Couldn\'t wait for it to rain so I could wear these! The calf opening is nice and wide, and they come off without too much of a struggle. Most importantly, of course, they keep my feet dry in the rain! No need to avoid the puddles!

I bought the shorter version because I'm 5'3" and everyone was saying the high boot was too high; I'm happy with the shorter ones and got compliments the first day I wore them. I used them to walk to and from work with my work shoes in my bag on a very rainy day and my feet were dry as a bone. I walked a mile each way very comfortably with no break-in needed.

Good comfort and support in the sole. However, felt the heel was a bit loose so kept slipping up and down and caused a blister. Probably need to wear with heavier socks. The shorter shaft was perfect for my large calves and still able to slip my pants in them. And of course easier to remove than the tall shaft boot.

The boots are great. I picked the shorter boot because the higher ones which I originally bought did not fit around my calf area, too tight. But I love the shorter ones, fit great, true to my size. The only downfall is that the ridge of the boot cut into my leg while walking and irritated my calf. I have to put a sock or lining in the boot for comfort.

If you have narrow feet and\/or thin legs, then these boots are not for you. The colors are gorgeous and the boot is as chic as a rainboot gets, but the width was an issue for me and I will be returning these boots.

Functionally speaking, these boots are fantastic. But if you’re into the GLOSS finish vs. other Hunter boots, think twice. These boots "bloom" (as Hunter calls it) almost immediately after the first or second wear, and the finish on the boot looks like the regular Hunter boots in no time at all. I’ve tried wiping them with a damp cloth (as instructed by Hunter), but I have yet to find a way to restore the shine that drew me to these boots in the first place.

I'm 5'4” and thought the shorter boots would be better for my shorter legs. They are adorable! I with they were a little tighter in the calf but there's lots of room to tuck in your jeans, etc. I also wish I would have purchased a size smaller. And I'm sure I'll figure out how to slick them up again, but one boot remained shiny while the other has that typical Hunter-dullness to it after walking around in the rain for 3 days straight.

These boots are very comfortable to walk in. If you’re short in height, this boot is definitely recommended. It’s not as glossy as it looks, but it’s rather trendy & doesn’t look like ordinary rain boots.

These boots are very sturdy! I have a pair of Uggs and I'm usually wary of slipping and falling when it's wet outside; however, the bottom of these boots have a strong grip so I feel confident now. However, I don't know if anyone else has this problem, but my feet begin to stink after wearing these a while. I haven't gotten it yet, but I think there are welly socks that are sold. When I went to go look for welly socks, they only had it for the tall boots and not the short ones! Bummer!