I wear a 8.5 some times 9 in a shoe, so I order an 8.5 they are a little roomy but not so much they can not be worn so I kept them. I could have probably got away with an 8. These boots are light I mean maybe they weight a little bit more than flip flops. I find my self lifting my leg really high after wearing heavy tennis shoes. They are that light. Sole padding is great. No padding on top, which if laced to tight the anchor from the laces digs into my ankle and is painful. They just need to be let a little lose around the ankle. The need to be broken in. I have had these about 5 days and would say they are mostly broken in now, but before the break in they are like wearing cast on your legs. The zipper needs to be broken in too. The first couple times with the zip and I thought this is never going to work, but now they are broken in it is awesome and smooth zipping. These are the Navy Seal boots listed on their official Navy Seal web site. They are by far the best boots I ever owned. They are warm as far as I can tell been out in them in 30 degree weather with no problem. May update this as we get more into winter. My only complaint is I wish they had more padding where the laces are anchored no big deal thought just can not tie them super tight. I love Love these boots. My son is in the Navy and is looking into if He can where these in uniform. He hates his boots that tie. Traction is great, been in the rain and on many wet surfaces and not even a give any where. I do not know how they are in oil. They are comfortable and did I say Light. I study martial arts and needed a boot I could kick in. I can do all my kicks in these boots easier than tennis shoes. If you get these boots you are going to want to get a shoe shine kit and give them a shine right out of the box. I wore mine first and they scuffed up fast, but after the shine back to better than new and now they do not scuff up so much. The price was Great but I did by them the day before thanksgiving so i got them well under even sale price, but they are worth the 150.00 or so they cost at Amazon. I will be buying a second pair for my father in law as He will not stop talking about them, i think he wants mine, but oh no.
They are a great boot and worth the money, Just remember the anchor to the laces can dig into the ankle and you need to loosen the laces until they do not. I don't want to tell anyone what size to get mine fit well at 8.5 which I wear but like I said think I could get away with an 8 in this boot. They would have been snug with no room, but I like my boots like that, but the 8.5 is fine. I have only had these 5 days so I can not speak to ware, but these are my favorite boots, and yes waterproof. I have tested them in large puddles and in heavy rain.. I hope this review helps.
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I got these waterproof boots for Power Walking & Traveling and have been very satisfied with them.I have worn these boots for power walks around the neighborhoods and local trails during more than a few cold nights, early mornings and even during several of the bouts of stormy weather, we've experienced and they have performed outstandingly. That alone shows they deserves a high rating!!I have done no extended travel beyond 4 Hrs via automobile so I won't be able to rate them for travel until I do some extended air travel and can circle back with that info.Next, although very light and a "quasi" good fit, they do require an extended break-in period, and that can vary depending on what activities you are looking to do and the mileage you are looking to put in wearing them. Right now, my limit, with them, is at 7.2 miles locally as they are still being broken in to go further and as hinted by the word "quasi" above, there are some toe box sizing issues, (which are totally my fault), for me to be able to power walk further.Even though I have not had any of the other issues mentioned by some of the reviews in terms of them developing holes or splitting, my only problem has been with the toe box sizing, and as previously noted above, that was entirely my own fault. So, I can truly say, so far so good.I really do like & enjoy wearing these boots, they are very light, and are built to propel your foot forward. However, as noted above, there is a toe box sizing issue, that for going on extended mileage beyond 7.2 miles or hiking in the hills, all points to the fact that I should have done a much better job in sizing these boots for my needs. In my case, I should have brought them either a half-size larger and/or gotten the extra wide version to ensure the toe box is adequate for extended power walking and/or going hiking in the hills, as going uphill and downhill, would put a strain on my toes as the toe box is just a little too snug, especially with my left foot which is a touch larger than my right foot. Unfortunately, I discovered this toe box sizing issue in the later stage of the break in period just beyond the 30 day return policy, so that's my bad, not the boots. So as noted, in breaking in the boots, although they are very comfortable to wear around, and in going to and fro plus in getting in some lite power walking, I have found they are just a little too snug to allow for extended mileage or hill climbing.As hill climbing is a late spring / summer endeavor for me, I look forward to (potentially) purchasing a second pair of these boots a half size larger &/or extra width when the time comes so I could use them for hill climbing and extended power walking.Anyway, with that caveat of ensuring proper sizing for all the activities, one is looking to do, all in all, I rate these boots as top notch, and would highly recommend them. I have throughly enjoyed wearing them for daily errands, going to and fro, for the lite power walking I am currently doing and they have performed exceptionally well in stormy weather, especially in keeping one's feet dry and in providing firm footing. What's more to say, (write), except to reaffirm that they are an excellent value and well worth making the purchase.
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