Customer Reviews Hunter Original Short Boot

I am a female with wide feet and larger calves. I ordered a size down, my feet fit just fine, but there really wasn\'t enough room to tuck in my jeans. I\'m returning these and getting the short gloss in graphite in my regular size.

I love these boots. I live in rainy Seattle, and these are very durable, attractive, and practical. Another reviewer said these were not masculine enough. I disagree. I first read about these boots in GQ magazine, then researched them. I can wear them with jeans over them, and they look basically like dress shoes. Or you can protect your pants and tuck your pant leg inside. Rain boots are not incredibly common on male business professionals (yet), so there may be some bias on their lack of masculinity. In fact, I am wearing them now with dark jeans, and a button-up shirt at the office. I have worn these boots in 3 inches of flowing water, in rocky shallows of a small river (about 6 inches of water) and my feet remained dry. There is not a lot of cushioning if you are going to be doing much walking on hard streets. I am going to go out and look for some kind of extra cushioning, and if the weather gets cold, these are not heavily insulated and your feet will get cold unless you are wearing heavy socks or a liner. I am having trouble finding the Hunter UV Tech Boot Polish in the US, and I've just sent an inquiry to Hunter in the UK, because these are amazing boots, and I would like to keep them for as long as possible. So overall, these are very comfortable, again, unless you are walking around all day or on hard surfaces for an extended period of time. And, they are very stylish, and can be worn with just about anything.

When purchasing Wellies it is well! worth it to spring for the originals. They are simply the best! They are the only option for mucking about in the rain and mud, of which we have had a lot lately, and are easy to get on and off and clean up. The naturally derived rubber is far better than anything manmade. While not cheap, Hunter Wellies will give you years of use and you just might wish for inclement weather just to wear them!

Seem well made, but NOT deep enough for people with high insteps. Took several minutes to remove each boot.

Seems like it is well made and slides off and on very well. An arched insert is appropriate to add as it helps make them feel less "roomy." However, on the downside they just do not offer enough foot support for the walking necessary in NYC. Though the front and middle part of the foot is snug, the heel rises up loosely with each step (due to a lack of ankle support), and after time I'm afraid the friction will cause major discomfort. I am switching to the Hunter "Original Lace" model and will write a review once I receive them. The laces should give the bottom of the boot more support. These Festivals are also not "masculine" enough for my tastes when seen in person.