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My thoughs after a month
I think the boots are very well constructed. Good material and they look good, too. I ordered my normal size
{10} because Amazon did not offer 10.5. When I first wore them with "merino socks", I notice that the boots were snug. (I believe they run narrow, not small), Length wise, they fit me like a size 10 would normally fit, just snug.
My first day wearing them, the temperature was 28 degrees. It had snowed and than it turn to freezing rain. So, in 28 degree weather, standing in either 4" of snow and sometime up to 2" of standing water, my feet stayed both dry and warm.
Occasionally, I felt that my feet felt cold or even wet. But what I discovered was that my 'merino socks' (to me) were too warm for these boots. So I went to a lighter pair of cotton socks and my feet were still warm, but not too warm to make my feet sweat or feel cold or damp. Plus with the normal sock, the boots weren't as snug and now, they are starting to feel better the more I wear them.
I've also had the chance to wear these boots in 12 degree weather with a wind chill factor of 6 degrees, no snow or rain. Now let me explain that I am a Crossing Guard and I only have to stand in these conditions for about 35 minute, four times a day. It feel good not to have to worry about cold or wet feet.
As a side note: I drive a 2015 Cadillac ATS just for reference. This might not apply to everyone (depending on your car's pedal) but, because the soles of the boots flare out slightly (wider than other boots) I found it difficult to sometime switch my foot from the gas pedal to the brake and vice versus. I have to make a conscious effort to be aware when changing pedals. A few time when going from the brake to the gas pedal, my boot's sole would hang up on the brake pedal and prevent me from pushing on the gas. Problem was resolved when I make the effort to slightly pick my foot up and transfer it the the gas pedal and back to the brake when need.
I hope this helps. If you really need half sizes or a size that Amazon doesn't have, I tried the seller's website:
(Peter Glenn Ski & Sport) with great success. But I kept the size 10 and now I am completely happy with them
March 2019 · Clothing Shoes and Jewelry · verified purchase