Customer Reviews Hunter Original Short Gloss
Write A ReviewRating Summmary:
618
618 total reviewsReview Breakdown:
75%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
15%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
6%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
2%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
2%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
58%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
68%"Moderate arch support"
Additional Reviews
Sort by:
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Functionally speaking, these boots are fantastic. But if you’re into the GLOSS finish vs. other Hunter boots, think twice. These boots "bloom" (as Hunter calls it) almost immediately after the first or second wear, and the finish on the boot looks like the regular Hunter boots in no time at all. I’ve tried wiping them with a damp cloth (as instructed by Hunter), but I have yet to find a way to restore the shine that drew me to these boots in the first place.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
I'm 5'4” and thought the shorter boots would be better for my shorter legs. They are adorable! I with they were a little tighter in the calf but there's lots of room to tuck in your jeans, etc. I also wish I would have purchased a size smaller. And I'm sure I'll figure out how to slick them up again, but one boot remained shiny while the other has that typical Hunter-dullness to it after walking around in the rain for 3 days straight.
Denise C, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
These boots are very comfortable to walk in. If you’re short in height, this boot is definitely recommended. It’s not as glossy as it looks, but it’s rather trendy & doesn’t look like ordinary rain boots.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Poor SupportGreat Support
These boots are very sturdy! I have a pair of Uggs and I'm usually wary of slipping and falling when it's wet outside; however, the bottom of these boots have a strong grip so I feel confident now. However, I don't know if anyone else has this problem, but my feet begin to stink after wearing these a while. I haven't gotten it yet, but I think there are welly socks that are sold. When I went to go look for welly socks, they only had it for the tall boots and not the short ones! Bummer!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
They feel very roomy, even a half size down from my usual size. I love the short height as I have short legs and they aren’t too tall. Very wide opening at top, a little tough to get boot legged jeans over.
G C, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
The aubergine is a subtle enough purple that they’re not obnoxious, which I love. I ordered a 9 although I usually wear a 10, and they fit fine with thin cotton socks (haven’t tried them with wool socks yet). I wish I would have gotten the taller ones, but I do love these boots.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
I've ordered MANY Hunter boots and none have fit me around the calf. The Original, the Huntress and even the Argyll were too tight. I don't even have particularly chubby calves, either! (approx. 17 inches around) I finally found what I needed with the Original Short because they come up just below the widest part of my calf. There's still plenty of length to tuck in your pants and they are high enough to tramp around in muddy forests and shallow creeks. I'm glad they're shorter than the Hunter Original because now I'm not tempted to venture into mud that I might get stuck in! My feet were a little sore after a several mile hike, but some nice insoles fixed that.
I'd also recommend:
Teva, Merrell, Simple
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Unfortunately, the picture here does not match what was sent. The picture appears to be bright red (shiny patent looking) Hunter boots. However, the actual boot is more or an orange/red, with a dull shine. Will be returning these.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Cute enough but not very comfortable. I went instead with Ugg Sienna, which is a dream to wear.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
I thought these would work for me since I selected the 'short' style. But unfortunately they are too tight on my calves. I'm very short and I think these are hitting in me in the wrong spot. If you have short thick legs these might not work for you. But if you have normal legs these are so cute in the purple color. Really bummed that they didn't work for me.
Mary, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
I wish I could have loved these boots but I have wide calves and they had to go back. I could barely get them on my calf and when I tried them on with tights there was no way, circulation had been cut off. If you have to wear wide calf boots these probably won't work for you. I have a 16.5" calf.
Katie, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Cute but very difficult to remove. Returning for this reason.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
I always wear a 9 (or 9.5 in Nike). I ordered a 9 and they are way too big. They are super cute but I can’t wear them at all.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
They got my feet wet the first time I wore them. I was shocked and disappointed. had to be returned
Jennifer A, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
I'm typically between a size 9 and 9.5 and ordered these in a 9 based on so many reviews saying they run large. I found that they don't run large in length, as my toe was pushing at the toe of the boot, but the ran huge everywhere else. This would be a good boot if you have wide feet and/or wide calves. I don't have either, so they didn't work for me.
Karyn, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Cute color. I wear 7.5 wide, but prefer double wide in boots, so I don’t hurt my neuroma. Without arch supports, the 7 fit, with arch supports, the 8 fit and both were wide enough, BUT, I have wide calves and felt these were a little too close for comfort, the boots with adjustable band across the back were nice and wide at the calves, probably will get those.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Poor SupportGreat Support
If you have a wider foot with bigger calves this is not the boot for you.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Returned because they just don't fit right - arch is not comfortable. Other than that they're fine, but just not worth the money for something not super comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
I really wanted to love these. I wear an 8 but ordered the 7 as recommended. They were fine to wear but when I tried to take them off, my foot nearly got stuck. It hurt my foot really bad to take them off. And the boot wasn't too tight when I had it on. So I had to return it.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
I wear a 38 in Birkenstock sandals so I ordered a size 7. Unfortunately they were a little difficult to slip on, the top of my foot must come up a little higher. Once on, they were a little tight, I wouldn't have been able to wear socks. I called Zappo's and their customer service is AMAZING!!! They were able to exchange for the next size up. I am hopeful the 8's will work!
Jessica, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Love these boots. A bit tight for me in the calves but that is because I'm short. Other than that, these are great quality.
Liz, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
The boot is a good sturdy boot (this was a gift for my daughter) However when the boot arrived it had a smokey film on them and the boot was not glossy. I used pledge furniture polish on the boots. I had to work in them for a few before they would gloss.
Kevin L, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Too tight in the lower calf. I wish Zappos carried the adjustable back short boots, the top of the boot shaft too tight for my calves, must go back. Love the Gray color though, will have to order the adjustable short boots directly from Hunter.
I'd also recommend:
Bogs
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
These are really cute but they are not for muscular calves. I have 16" calves and these with jeans would not work.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Love the new boots! So cute in this shorter size! HOWEVER- I have a pair of taller Hunter gloss boots in Fuschia pink and they do not scuff as bad as these! One wearing and the entire inner sides of these boots are totally scuffed and it won't come off I have no idea why or if they are now making them different or what very displeased for the amount of $$$ spent!
Amber J, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.