These are really nice boots. I bought these to replace my husband's old boots. He is quite happy with them. Waterproof and insulated boots are a must in his line of work. These boots are up to any task.

I NEVER thought I would buy shoes off the internet because when I go into a store I have to try on 3 different sizes depending on the manufacturer, but I was looking for something that would be a great motorcycle boot (yes, I know they make motorcycle boots) but would also be a great everyday walk/work boot.. the second I saw these on Amazon I KNEW they would be the ones. So I took a chance and ordered a 9D which is the most common size I wear varying a 1/2 size either way. True to Amazon Prime form they showed up 2 days later exactly as specified. I received them at work and immediately put them on. Right away I felt the arch hump in the boot felt just a tad too forward and there was a horrible pressure point on my left ankle from the tongue pushing in the wrong spot. I wore them in the office for the next 2 hours thinking maybe they would both subside, they didn't. So then came the dread of having to return them. Now, this is more of a Amazon rant right now, not the boots.. AMAZON ROCKS!!! I couldn't BELIEVE how awesomely easy it was to do a return. I thought I would have to return them, buy another pair, and have both charges until someday I got reimbursed.. not the case my friend. I clicked on the return link and the next page asked if I wanted to return them for a refund or exchange them. So I exchanged for an 8 1/2, printed out the UPS return form, put everything back in the box they came in, drove up to UPS 2 minutes away and BOOM! Done! You can't do it that fast ANYWHERE else. 2 days later new boots where here again (because of Prime). This time... PERFECTION! The arch humps were perfect, the tongue pressure point was gone, they were a PERFECT FIT! I have worn these boots every day, ALL DAY, since receiving them last week and they are like wearing an old pair of broken in sneakers. I rode the motorcycle all weekend in the brisk spring morning air, nothing but comfort and warmth. The bigger test for me is how they are going to perform in the coming summer. I was nervous about the insulation because I want to wear these boots everyday and I'm not sure how the insulation will feel in the dead heat of summer.. but, the description says they are breathable which should make a great difference instead of just trapping in the heat and sweat. I actually read through EVERY SINGLE review about these boots on Amazon and some guy from Florida said he wears them everyday. That made the decision for me.. and I haven't for one second regretted buying them.. even after returning the first pair.
I'm not going to tell you to buy a 1/2 size smaller, because who knows.. maybe 8 1/2 is my real size and I always get 9's anyway. Sometimes shoes fit great at 9 other times I have to go up or down. But just know if you have to return them like I did.. it was SO EASY! I love everything about these boots and don't dislike anything. If there is one thing I would say that could be an improvement, it might be hooks at the top instead of eyelets for the laces. I have another pair of boots that have hooks and it just makes it nice instead of re-threading the tops.. but the laces don't always come out either, so it's really not a bother, and it's a fraction of a second difference, so it's not a "con" for me. I LOVE THESE BOOTS!

Perfect thankyou!