Customer Reviews Hunter Original Gloss

These boots are very nice but too tall for me. I'm 5'2" and will be trading these in for the shorter ones. Other than that I like the style, and the high gloss gives it just the right amount of sass. I just wish the wine colored ones came in the shorter version.

Bought these for my trip to Hokkaido for the Snow Festival. It was alright for a while, but after a while you feel every pebble you walk on, I even had the thick socks and insole inserted. I'd buy a really sturdy insole if you plan on walking or standing for long periods. But besides that, I get a lot of compliments (I got it in red). I have really wide calves and I didn't have any trouble getting in or out of these.

Oh my gosh! I love these boots! I am now trying to think of outfits that I can wear them with. They are so pretty in the bright purple, they just cheer you up on a rainy day! I also added the Hunter liners so I can wear them in the winter. Perfect for fall and winter in Boston. Very comfortable!

These boots are a classic for a reason! I purchased the black gloss and I'm totally in love with them! I originally ordered a size 11 because that's what I wear in other shoes (occasionally a 10.5) but I had to send them back for a 10 because my heel was slipping out of the shoe as I walked around. Overall, I love the style and they look great! They are a bit large around the ankle area, strangely. If you have large calves, look elsewhere. I'm 5'7 and average weight, and these boots have just enough room in the calf to fit skinny jeans or leggings, without tons of space to spare.

Love these boots. I wear size 6 1/2 so I first bought size 6 (after I heard they ran big) but my toes were hitting the front. I quickly exchanged them for a 7 and they are great - a little bit of extra room, but that will be perfect for when I put the liners in.

I wear 8 or 8.5 and got these in an 8. They fit perfectly with a regular sock. They would not fit with the welly socks. I bought the short original with the welly sock in a 9 which also fit, but I looked like I was wearing Santa Claus's boots! I am 5'8" about 130 and do not have a problem with these around my calves. They are lighter and fit better than I expected.

Love my boots. I wear a size 8.5 and ordered the 8. Even with the wellie sock, I have plenty of room. These boots are a great investment and I can definitely see wearing them for many many years. They aren't as shiny as they appear in the picture. I guess I was expecting something like patent leather, which they are not. Still, they have some sheen to them and this doesn't take away from my happiness of the purchase.

The first time I got my boots in the mail, one of the buckles was missing. I called Zappos and they were incredibly helpful. They sent my new pair of boots out for next day delivery and gave me a label to return my original boots at my earliest convenience. As for the boots themselves, I absolutely love them. The height is perfect and they definitely help with all the rain in Boston! I would definitely recommend the boots as well as Zappos in general, I had a really great experience.

I am so excited to have these fancy and trendy boots this season! I've been wanting/needing good rain boots for years but never found any that were cute enough, so I finally shelled out the big bucks to get these. I chose black because they are a classic and would still suit my style and age for years to come (and I hope/expect them to last years!) I normally wear a 9 in flats and an 8.5 in heels. Based on other reviews, I chose to get these in a 9. When they arrived, they fit me perfectly in terms of length of my foot, but they were so wide at the ankle area that they felt super loose to walk in. So I put on a pair of socks AND some thick legwarmers and they fit perfectly. BUT, I bought these for rain, not for snow/freezing cold, so I thought, realistically, I won't be wearing them with legwarmers. So I ordered another pair in an 8. They were a bit too short for the length of my foot, but felt less loose in the ankle. But they were more difficult to put on and take off because of that. So I sent those back and kept my original pair in size 9. I think the wide ankle area is just something I will have to get used to. As it it, the 9s are even a little hard to get on and off. I do have high arches to my feet and so maybe that's why its tighter in the ankle area when putting them on and off. But I have slender legs so then once they are on, the ankle area is loose! (Hence rating comfort 4 stars.) Ah well. I was torn on whether to get the original or the gloss, and another reviewer said that if you were torn, to get the gloss, so that's what I did. Perfect choice. Not sure if they will dull a bit or not, we'll wait and see. But they aren't too shiny and obnoxious or anything now, so that's good. They are a bit dressier in the gloss, I think, so a little more versatile in that way. They do have a bit of a plastic smell when they first arrive. I wore them out for a bit and was sitting in the car waiting for someone, and the smell in there was starting to get to me. But, I personally hate that new-plastic-y smell, so maybe I'm more sensitive than others. Its been a few weeks now and they probably don't smell at all. They've just been airing out inside by the door. I love how I can step on rocks and things and not feel it through the bottoms! Such a welcome change from wearing flip flops all summer! Even with the wide ankle issue, these boots are way too cute to pass up. I love them and can't wait for more rainy days so I can show them off! And of course Zappos has been amazing and helpful!

I love my Hunters! They are shiny and the best rainy day shoe, can't get enough of them! Best outfit investment this year.

My Hunter Original Gloss Boots just arrived. Love them. I ordered my normal shoe size 8, and they fit perfectly. Roomy enough to wear socks, but not sloppy. I am 5'4' and weigh 123 lbs. My calves are 13-1/2" and these books fit nicely over my riding breeches. They look so nice I don't want to wear them in the barn. If you are looking at these boots, don't hesitate. You will love them. I ordered them yesterday, and they were delivered this afternoon. You have to love Zappos.

Not the most comfortable boot but keeps me dry. Surprisingly heavy. I'm a 9.5, so ordered a size down, but it was difficult to take off, so returned it and ordered a size up (10).

Great rain boot! Stylish, functional, fun! I live in Florida where it is hot, humid, sunny, and rainy - all summer long. I was tired of getting soaking wet feet from wearing flip flops in the rain. I bought these and wear them with shorts while walking the dog in the rain - he gets wet and I can play in the sidewalk puddles and the marshy grass! Comfortable with or without socks. They are roomy, but not too big that I would size-down. They will probably last forever!

I bought these right before going to Dublin where it rains ALL the time! It arrived just in time. I was so happy that I purchased them because I definitely put them to good use in Ireland. I received many compliments. The boots were a little larger than I expected but when I layered on the fuzzy socks to keep my feet warm so it fit just fine. I also went walking along the beach and stomping through the rain. The boots kept my feet warm and dry! I love them. Can't wait to use them during the rainy season!

They are so comfortable. I am a size 8 and that's what I ordered and the fit is perfect. I still had space for the socks and skinny jeans. I live in the woods of PA so they will be great for rainy days and slushy winters.

I simply love these Hunter boots especially since Will and Kate wear them! But I have shrunk in size (I am 78) and the tops come up too high on me and rub against my knees. I put them on many times but as soon as I started walking I had to take them off. Thanks for understanding.

I had a five star service with Zappos. Rapid delivery and excellent customer service.

Super comfortable. I order a half size down as recomended and they fit perfect. Im 5'5 and they fit just below the kneee. Cant wait for some rain!!

I absolutely love love them! I can not wait to purchase the Hunter Regent Carlyles. They fit true to size, and are incredibly comfortable. I purchased a pair of Burberrys for much more and they do not even compare.

What a life saver these were when I traveled to rainy London. They are comfy and look cute too.

These are must have boots if you live in a rainy area. They are chic and stylish and best of all waterproof! Zappos is the place to buy them too.. Shipping is free and very fast!

I love these boots! I bought them when I was headed to Paris, and saw that the weather forecast was for 7 days of rain. I walked everywhere in them, and they couldn't have been more comfortable, and cute. I was so grateful that I'd gotten them.

I'm a 8.5 and I went with an 8 and it was a good call. Comfy shoes!

Though the calf is narrow, it wasn't as bad as most made it sound. I am an average size woman, and was able to fold my boot cut jeans and wear them inside the boot. I ordered the extended calf and the regular, only to return the extended calf not needing the room. I did go up a size, from a 9 to a 10, and that might have helped. I live in Michigan, and the boots with and without the Welly socks are great. I simply adore them. They are stylish, comfortable and keep me dry and warm. Great boots.

Hunter gloss all the way! I purchased in navy a few months ago and also got the insert shortly after so I could wear with skirts in colder weather. Sometimes the one buckle comes undone and the boots have rubbed and left marks on the other, but I'm fine with some wear because these are attractive and effective for rain (and snow, with how I wear them) boots.