Customer Reviews Hunter Huntress
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40%"Felt true to size"
84%"Felt true to width"
68%"Moderate arch support"
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These boots are a much better fit for me than the standard Hunter boots. They don't hurt the back of my knee when going up or down stairs and I can get them off much more easily. Can even tuck in skinny jeans! The one downside is that when they arrive, they smell like a tire warehouse. So be prepared to air them out. It's been a few weeks and there is still a smell, but not as strong as when they first arrived. Other than the smell, they are great. I plan to wear them with thick wool socks.
Note: my green Hunter tall standard boots never had that strong rubber smell.
I'd also recommend:
Blundstone, Santana
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I probably should have rated these a 3 due to size, but I bumped it to 4 stars due to the fact that it is rare to have a boot fit my large calves and these fit my calves great with a little room to spare. These do however run big. I wear a 7 1/2 normally and since there are not half sizes, I ordered an 8 to be safe. These felt like a really big 8 as my foot came completely out of them when I tried to walk. I'm confident that a 7 will fit my size 7 1/2 feet perfectly.
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I love the look of these boots, but they are too short for me and too tight on my calves. I need them for running around a warehouse & yard when it's horrible outside. I'm blessed with muscular calves and narrow ankles (I blame years of playing hind catcher), so they look pretty slouchy around the ankles. I've tried them on with everything and they are just way too tight to look good. So I will be sending them back and getting the Hunter Original tall adjustable. As far as the length of the shaft I just need something longer for a sleeker look. I'm 5'8", but I have long legs. I can't wait to get the new ones! Zappos has been amazing!
Katie, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I wear a true 9.5 and ordered a size 9 which was perfect. Unlike the Hunter Original, this style wasn't tight in the calf and I could tuck in my jeans. I'll primarily wear this on the beach, so I'll update the review if they don't hold up to Pacific ocean sand and salt!
J. M, Zappos Customer,
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These fit fine in the foot area, but the calves were still really tight and yet very baggy/clunky in the ankle area. I have been dying for a pair, but they are so tight in the calves that I can barely get my leg in there much less any pants or leggings. I am keeping them, but I wish they fit better because I would have also ordered them in several other colors. Would also be nice if they came in charcoal gray or more colors for summer like silver or pastel blue.
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I really liked this boot and I do have wide calves but not wide ankles so the ankles were bending and bunching all over the place. If your overall legs/ankles are wide then these will work but if you have small ankles they will look funny. After reading reviews about the adjustable Hunter boots I am going to try those since they fit up to 17 inch calves. Mine are 16 at their widest. In terms of sizing, I am a 7-7.5 and the 7's fit my feet perfectly.
Jill, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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After reading all the reviews, I thought this would be the perfect boot. I had just returned my Hunter Kids Original boot because of the reflective markers on the back, and I was hoping these Hunters would be stylish and comfortable. Unfortunately the wide calf sizing was too wide for me. I live in FL so wearing boot liners all the time isn't the right solution (I could hear/feel the boot slapping against my shins!). These boots went back and Zappos was kind enough to send me the Hunter Adjustable Boots. I am petite but athletic (I have some muscular definition to my legs) and the Adjustable version lets you really get the right sizing.
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These wellies are super cute, but I have large calves and even the Huntress was tight. I can wear them with leggings, but not with skinny jeans. Also, my feet got super sweaty after wearing them around for a few hours, but I suppose that's maybe to be expected with rubber shoes? I'm not sure, I've never owned any before this.
Fran, Zappos Customer,
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I love the looks and fit of this boot. The only thing I don't love is the strong rubber smell. Can't leave these in my office. Hopefully smell will fade with time. I will probably buy a shorter pair also (in red!).
Jill A, Zappos Customer,
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These are great looking, and wonderful for playing in puddles. I tried them for a volunteer gig that required standing the pouring rain for 2-3 hours and they were fairly supportive. Also, they were good, but not excellent in terms of traction and support on a rocky hiking trail. After reading the reviews, I ordered them in a size seven, which is a full size smaller and they fit fabulously. Calf size is very generous, and I can tuck my jeans in. All in all a good waterproof boot, but not the best for heavy duty hiking.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I ordered these Huntress boots and the original Hunters for comparison. I found the Huntress to be easier to put on and take off. The shaft height was a better fit - I'm 5'5 and the originals came all ways to my knee.
The calf circumference is pretty wide, wider than I really need, so I can agree with some of these other reviews that it can move around a little when you walk. I tried the boots on again with thick socks and jeans and definitely noticed it less. Hopefully these will last a little longer than my previous rainboots from another fancy brand (who shall not be named) which developed a tear within a year.
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They boots look great. The green is very pretty. Very comfortable to wear anywhere. When I wore thin socks I sometimes had an issue with keeping them on (they would slip off a little bit every time I took a step), but with a little bit thicker socks the problem disappeared.
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I have the Hunter short boot and found they held up well in snow and rain. I wanted something higher for dresses and cold weather. I can tuck my jeans and the hunter socks in to these boots. However, as many have noted, Hunter does not make the socks for the Huntress. So the tall socks that I am using don't look as neat as I would like.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Thanks to my wonderful mother, I was blessed with athletic calves. These boots are wide enough to go over my calves when wearing leggings but are snug when wearing skinny jeans. I plan to keep them because I do not think it is a terrible thing that they are snug at the top. I would rather them be tight than way too baggy so rain does not get in! The only thing wide calf boot designers need to keep in mind is that just because some ladies have muscular calves does not mean they have cankles. The ankles in these boots are super big. That is not a huge problem but do not expect them to be fitted around your ankles if they are small compared to your calves!
Laci, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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My calves are large. I can wear these but can not tuck jeans into them. Awkward to walk in, not attractive as originals. I walk the dogs in them on rainy days so they work for that. Very loose on my foot, tight in calf
Debra L, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Well, I was really looking for a wide rain boot, but since they don't seem to exist outside Target, I decided to give this one a try since other reviews said it runs big. They were right. I'm a nine, and there is loads of room in there, which was good for me. You'll definitely need thick socks and maybe even some gel inserts. Overall, I'd say these are okay and do the job adequately.
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I am 4'11" and these boots were too tall, even though they are the shorter tall boot. This one looked like I was getting ready to fly fish. I ended up with the "shorty" boot. If it had been an inch or two shorter it would have been perfect.
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I don't think I have ever written a review but I feel I must this time. Zappos is amazing in terms of customer service and shipping! This was my third attempt at Hunter in less than a week. Hunter Original did not work for me because it was too tight in the calf area and too tall (I am 5'1"). The Huntress version I received was overall a much better fit but it had that blooming effect everywhere. I called Zappos and they shipped me yet a third pair that looks brand new. I am expecting to get a long run with these from the reviews I have previously read. Thanks Zappos!
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One size smaller worked for me (I'm a 6 1/2 and bought the 6). I have the pair in navy, and it has that film everyone talks about. I was expecting a darker blue, but in the end I'm happy I have dry and comfy feet when it rains.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I just received my Navy Huntress boots and I love them. I measured about 15 1/2 inches in my calf and these fit perfectly, even with skinny jeans underneath. I normally wear a 7 1/2 and got the 7. The footbed fits well. Many people have talked about the loose fit and baggy ankle, and although they are bigger in the ankle, they're rain boots, not leather boots so they look and feel like they should for rain boots. This was my first order from Zappos and I was very pleased. Will buy again from them.
Kristin, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Thank goodness Hunter decided to make these. I am 5'1 with 15 inch calves and these come 1.5-2 inches below my knees, the perfect height. I can tuck in jeans and leggings and jeans feel a little tight but not a huge problem. Needless to say the Originals were way too tight; I'm envious of those with small calves. I agree that the ankles are baggy and wish they were narrower but it's not aesthetically unbearable if anything it might help for that extra space for thick socks during winter. All in all, I recommend these - wish they came in all colors!
I'd also recommend:
Tretorn, Sperry
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I typically wear a 7.5 and found that the size 7 has plenty of room to spare. Although the Huntress is marketed as being loose at the knee, I feel they are snug. I have been rolling down the top inch so as to not get cut by the tight edge.
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Go with these if you have an athletic build! I'm 5'4 about 130 and was concerned when I read the reviews of the original that said they were snug in the calf. I wear a size 8 and have a flat wide foot, I ordered a 38 and the fit is just right, with enough room for a thick sock.
JB, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I recently purchased the Hunter Huntress rain boots. I think the boots are great. The only bad thing I would say is that the color looks much duller in person than it does in the pictures.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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They accommodate my larger calfs. The rubber is definitely solid. It's a solid buy. High quality materials. A bit wide in the foot and a about 1/2 a size too big or bigger than expected when ordering my usual size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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