Customer Reviews Hunter Original Short Gloss

Bought these shoes for a trip to London, expecting rain (which only came at the times I was not wearing these shoes). I am a true size 7. I followed the advise of others and ordered both the Size 7 and 6 as many people said these ran big. I ended up keeping the smaller one (size 6) which fit great with a thinner sock.

This boot rocks. Purchased initially for the Jazz Fest in New Orleans, which always has some rain days. The grey is perfect because it\'s not too dark like black. Also, I am petite, so the short looks better on my legs than the long. I wore them with long socks that just barely peeked out of the boot. Wondered what all the fuss was about, now I know. Expensive, but seem durable for years of wear.

Have had the same tall version of this boot for several years and love them for when it's really mucky out in the rainy season and in the garden and running errands in the winter. However, while the tall boots are very comfortable when on, they're a bit of a challenge getting on and off, so am loving having the option of the short boots for summer weather and feel I can justify the extra 'splurge' on these as I've really found no other better footwear for gardening. They also look great with a short or long rain coat. I wear a 7 1/2 and find the woman's 7 fits fine as they do run large. With socks I can wear them comfortably all day working outside. My husband recently bought me a pair of the Hunter clogs which are great too, especially for quick in and out trips to the stables and the garden when I just want a slip on that can get dirty and wet and be ready to take on all the abuse again the next day after just a quick rinse off(unlike my old athletic shoes or riding boots!) They also look fine for running errands, going to kid's games, etc. They're definitely worth a try, especially with Zappos free shipping.

I am 4'11 and I purchase the short high gloss black willies I love them. The high gloss makes the boot more style's so you don't feel as though your wearing boots for gardening. If your are short I recommend getting the short boot because the original ones comes up too high, you look like your wearing fish flying boots. They run true to size with enough room for warm socks. I can't say enough about the staff they were wonderful. I was on the phone with them for at least 30 minutes trying to decide which boot to go with and I must have called back at least 3 times to change my order. The whole experience was great.

After reading the reviews, I ordered a size smaller as suggested. I always take an 8, ordered a 7. They were too small. Since I wanted to be able to wear them with thicker socks, I sent them back and got 8's. They are fine with thick socks. If they came in half sizes, that would have been perfect. However, they are comfortable, lightweight and look nice. I ordered the Granite. It seemed more casual and springlike than the black gloss. Nice to not have to worry about stepping in puddles! They are worth the money. I think they'll last a long time!

I wear these boots to work everyday. I spend the whole day on my feet and in wet and slippery conditions. These boots are wonderful and have not let me down. For the first time, my feet don't hurt when I get home. I have several pairs of rubber boots, but the Hunter boots are the only ones that I wear now. Well worth the price and I will only buy Hunter boot from now on. They definitely pass the comfort and durability test for me everyday...and trust me I put them through heck on a daily basis. Thank you Hunter!

These are awesome if you're not super tall. The tall length hunters were too much shoe for me (5’4”). Order a size down and you'll do yourself a favor. Love my new Hunters.

I have these short boots in turquoise and yellow, and I love them! Now I can’t wait for it to rain this spring so I can wear them. I normally wear a size 7 to 7.5, and these fit me great in a size 6. However, there is very little extra room, so I can only wear thin socks, but that’s not a problem since these are warm-weather rain boots. I’d recommend sizing down as much as possible, since you don’t want your feet to look any bigger than necessary while you’re running around with big colorful rubber things on your feet!

These are great for rainy weather & coupled with the welly socks, can be used as winter boots. They feel lighter than most rain boots & don’t have that "cloppy" feeling.

The boots are a little big in the foot, but fit well in the calf area. I got them more for the mud when walking through the fields with the dogs and they keep my feet very dry. They are also very easy to maintain. I was a little bummed that the gloss finish did not last. I have tried to wipe them off, and it does not seem like they will ever be glossy again. But I do like the boots and would buy again and recommend.

I love my new rain boots they fit and look great. If you are a half size and are not going to wear really thick socks, I would order a size down.

Love the short Hunters! I was looking for something easy to slip on and off. I wear a 7 1/2 and ordered a 6 (that’s what I do with Uggs), but the 6 was too small with a thick sock. The 7 is perfect. And they are comfortable and cute as well!

Great boots and a great height! The only issue I have is that Hunter doesn't make any inserts that fit this mid-calf size boot (this height is new this year). I wish they did so I could wear them in colder weather.

I bought these for my daughter, who is 5'4" and found the tall version a little too high. She's thrilled with these, and the size 7 fit her 7.5 foot beautifully. Very pleased with both product and service.

These boots are fabulous! The gloss gives them a sophisticated look. I love to wear them with jeans on a casual day. They are comfy and cozy. I can't wait to purchase them in red!

Great practical rain boot. Not for fashion, but very functional. I like the shorter height because it doesn't make it as difficult to walk, and the boots aren't as heavy. They are perfect for light walking, short distances, on flat ground such as sidewalks. If you are going to be in torrential downpours or a muddy field, you may want the taller boots. I also found these boots to be very roomy in the toe box. I have wide feet and these were comfortable when I wore a thin pair of socks. The gloss boots are not too shiny. It's just enough to keep them from looking so industrial. The low heel is nice and makes it easier to walk (as opposed to no heel). This brand is a little more expensive than others, but worth it.

These boots are the cutest ever. It was true to size for me, size 7. It is very comfortable. Ever since I got these boots I've been praying for more rain!

We recently had a huge snowstorm and I finally got fed up with walking around for the past umpteen winters without the proper footwear. I decided it was time for a weatherproof pair of boots. A friend of mine has these in the original tall version which are obviously taller and not as shiny. She wears hers with blue Welly socks and I always loved the way they looked on her (for a rain boot that is) and she absolutely swears by them in bad weather. She said they make her feel invincible to the bad weather. She is also several inches taller then me (I'm 5'2"), so I decided to order the shorter boot in the gloss. Great choice! The height of these is definitely better for my short frame than the originals. I also like the glossiness because it is a bit dressier which allows me to wear these all day at work with slacks as opposed to hauling a second pair of shoes around on bad weather days. I am a size 7 and ordered a 7. They are a bit roomy, but just fine with really thick socks. Thick socks are a must with these, or else they tend to make your foot feel cold. Your feet will also sweat in these without a good absorbent sock. My only disappointment so far is that I have been unable to determine if Hunter makes Welly socks for these short boots. I can't seem to find them or an answer as to whether they are available anywhere. I really wanted the Welly socks and that was one of the reasons I ordered Hunter boots as opposed to another brand. Well, hopefully I'll find them. Other than that, great boots!

I just got these boots today and I love them! I originally ordered the Original boots, but they were to tight on my calves, so I ordered the shorts and they are awesome! I wish they made shorter wellie sock to go with them, but the ones that I have work just fine! The greatest part is that I called customer service last night at 8 pm to return the others, and my new boots were here by 4:30 pm today! Great service Zappos! I can't wait to place my next order! You made online ordering so easy. I love it!

I first tried on Hunter boots at Nordstrom in Tampa, FL in November. Ended up getting the Burberry rain boot instead because it was on sale and because I didn\'t see any black Hunter short boots. I couldn\'t stop thinking about these and finally broke down and got a pair. I don\'t have Kate Moss calves, so the short boots work best for me. I\'m a shoe size of 7.5 normally. In boots, I\'m an 8, 8.5, and 9, depending on the cut (Uggs - 8, Dolce & Gabbana - 8.5, etc.). I wasn\'t interested in the original Hunter boots because of the whole "blooming" waxy thing they do. So I figured the gloss would be a better option, plus they look like patent leather. These boots run big. I\'m a US size 7 in these boots. Same with the Burberry rain boots. They hit me mid calf, so no awkard scrunching effect like on the taller boots. I wish they made the fleece insoles for the shorter boots as I\'m going to try these out when I go snow tubing in a couple of weeks. I think these will be wonderful for walking around in the snow. Zappos was extremely fast in shipping. I ordered these between 9am-10am (EST) yesterday and had them by late lunch today. Very pleased with my order.

These boots are perfect for rainy Seattle weather. They're very comfortable, but require thick socks when it's cold because they are not built for warmth. I normally wear a size 6.5 and a 37 fits perfectly with enough room for thick socks. I am only 4'11" so these look more appropriate on me than the tall version of this boot. The gloss look is very sassy and I receive compliments whenever I wear them.

Love my hunter wellies! These are great boots; order a size down and you will not regret it. And I love Zappos, too! I ordered the taller hunters first and after finding out I'm too short (I'm 5 foot 1 and a half) I asked if I could ship them back and exchange them for the shorter boots and I didn't even have to wait for the taller ones to get shipped back; they just sent the shorter ones right away!

I first tried the regular boot, but I'm barely 5'2" and they were too tall for me. This short boot is the perfect size. It is wonderful for wet western Washington weather. I get to stay dry in style.

Great boots but they're too big (size 9). But no worries, customer service immediately processed a new order for a size 8. Great Service! Piece of advice ladies, if you don't plan on wearing the "wellie socks", you could probably go down one size. As for me, I'm going to use my regular winter socks. I'm so glad Hunter made these in Gloss. The gloss gives the boot sort of a classy look. Due to the gloss, I doubt if they will turn ashy white like the Original boot. The gloss boot goes well with jeans, but they will also look great with work attire such as slacks or skirts. Thank you Zappos & Hunter.