Customer Reviews Kodiak Original

I love these boots. I bought them for a trip to the Midwest in winter and they kept my feet warm and comfortable. I sometimes have to buy wide width shoes due to a developing bunion on one foot but these have a little extra room in the toe box and the leather is soft which made them comfy right off the bat. I bought my usual size 9 and they were perfect. The black leather is more matte than it looks in the photo and the tongue is suede- I hadn’t noticed this, but I’ve gotten used to it. I love them so much I’ve been wearing them almost ever day from hiking to just hanging out. They are a little bulky but still cute. And they are waterproof!

I bought these boots from another store because I receive a big discount. I love these boots- I have feet from hell and have great difficulty finding comfortable shoes/boots for extended periods of walking. For some mysterious reason these boots were the most comfortable boots I’ve ever had. I walked all over France without any discomfort. The width, heel height and arch support were spot on. The heel is flexible and shock resistant. I am going to get another pair so when this pair dies, I’ll have a back-up!

I had to break them in, but I'm so glad I purchased these. Some of the other reviews noted that there are some quirks regarding fit and comfort, but these all went away the longer I wore the boots. The insoles are removable if I ever need to replace them for more support. I usually wear 7-7.5 in US sizes, and the 7.5 was perfect for me, with plenty of room to wear socks while not feeling too big. The boots are durable even with consistent use and keep my feet dry in the rain. I wear them to work almost every day when the weather is cold (cold for us is anything under 40F and the weather rarely gets below 20F) and they keep my feet warm. They are stylish but casual, which is perfect for me. One of the reasons I chose them is because they don't have a zipper onto why side. I actually prefer lacing up my boots because it gives me more control over the fit of my boots. I had been looking for the perfect pair of boots for some time, initially going with Sofft's Baxter boots, but they did not seem durable enough for me and had some quality control issues. While I initially had some misgivings about Kodiak's boots based on the reviews, Zappos' amazing customer service made it easy for me to buy with confidence, since I could easily return them if they didn't meet my expectations. I will definately be using these boots for years to come.

I bought these boots for a June wedding in Alaska where we'll be hiking to the site. I've been wearing them frequently--need minimal breaking in at the ankles. I'm going to get some arch support insoles, but that may just be my foot preference. I wanted boots that would be practical, but also that I could wear with a dress. While hiking! So far they're perfect and I love them.

Needed boss to replace a similar pair that had seen better days. I got the 9 vs 8.5 so i could use my own insole. They feel a bit tight in width, but i assume the leather will stretch a but with wear so I'm keeping them. They are sewed higher on the instep than I'm used to which makes it harder to get them on and off. Not perfect, but good enough.

Nothing practical about the boot was right. I ordered the green, they were more tan. The size was at least a size smaller than the 8.5 I ordered. I could not get them on. Won't try Kodiak again. Nice looking is all I can say.

These boots are cute and comfortable. I was looking for waterproof boots that I could wear on my trip to Alaska, but could also continue wearing as casual boots. These were perfect. I did size up because my usual size was not available and they still fit. I’m usually an 8 or 8.5 and got these in a 9. I could wear with regular or thick socks with no issues. I wore them all day the first time with no issues.

I love these so much I bought a second pair in black (from another site, though, because Zappos was sold out of my size in that color). These took about one day to break in, but ever since they have been incredibly comfy. I can wear these to the office and then out in the woods to walk my pup right after work and they remain supportive and just rugged enough to handle a mild trail.

I didn't find these boots comfortable and I think it was in large part because they didn't not have much arch support. Also, while I liked the look of them, the laces were those cheap kind that I hate, the ones that feel a bit stiff and wear and break easily. Had I kept them, I would have bought new (regular) laces for them.

Comfortable right out of the box; well-padded footbed; No breaking in needed!

Beautiful reddish brown leather. Boots fit perfectly despite my narrow heels and small bunions. No break in required! Warm and comfy

Absolutely beautiful and comfortable right out of the box. Color is truly a wine or burgundy really not brown.

Beautiful boot and love that it is insulated and waterproof, however I had to send back because I ordered a 7.5 but it was very tight. I think it may run a little smaller.

These are good old weather and rain boots for this California girl.

These boots are pretty cute and surprisingly warm. They aren’t exactly easy to get on and off, so that’s a downside. The laces can be replaced, so it isn’t a big deal, but they fell apart pretty quickly. The rest of the boot has held up great to wear and tear.

Very cute shoes however, they were too narrow for me so I had to return!

These boots are nicely made with a lot of attention to detail. I did notice the seems around the tongue tended to dig into my ankle when I tried them on with thin socks. They are a bit heavy and klunky for me -- look a lot like a work boot. And, although they fit around the rest of my foot, the toe was at least a half inch too long. Felt awkward when walking. I'm a true size 8 in most shoes/boots but this is my first time with this brand, so maybe they run a bit long. Anyway...not for me.

These super cute boots were snug. I usually wear a 7.5 but even without socks they were too tight all around. They are soft on the inside and have a great traction. Will be ordering a half size up in hopes that I can get the right fit.

The color on these was a bit less rich than I was hoping, but I probably would have kept them if they weren't too small.

Cute boot but it was cutting me at the ankle. Sadly have to return

These were going to be my second pair of Kodiaks! Sadly, I'm sending these back. The leather on these is really stiff, and the base of the tongue, where it's sewn to the lacing part of the shoes, rubs my foot. I wouldn't blame the shoe for the rubbing, since it's probably my foot shape, but my other Kodiaks ('Mahone') were so perfect out of the box, no rubbing, and the leather was a little stiff, but I knew it would break-in in a few short wears. I just don't think these will break in easily for me.

Size I ordered was too big. Even so, had a hard time getting my foot in. I need a boot with laces that extend more towards the toe. They were very pretty.

I am wanting to like these - the quality of the leather and heel are nice. but this is the 2nd pair I am returning sadly because the heal and the ankle are so rough around the seams inside that my skin feels like it will get a blister.