Goodyear welt construction and triple stitched quality
Famous Red Wing® crepe rubber outsole for grip and shock-absorption
vegan boots - reviews
Great Boots! Like most boots these are designed for colder weather and meant to be worn with thicker socks, so I ordered 1/2 a size down to counter this and they fit perfectly fine. These are some high quality boots! The leather is thick, rich, and has a beautiful color which I can imagine will develop a wonderful patina the more they're worn. My only complaint is that they're a bit uncomfortable (even with some new balance insoles) but they are supposed to mold to the shape of my foot so I can imagine I just need to wear them more. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and I always get compliments when I wear them.
Single piece latex rubber construction for a strong, flexible, water tight seal
Hand-made construction
Orthopedic last
Buckle accent
Cushioned footbed
Woven nylon lining
All weather gripping treads
16" shaft, 15" circumference
Wax coating protects boots from damage and rubs off easily with a damp cloth for an even sheen.
Upper: 100% latex
This shoe runs a size large. Consider ordering one size smaller.
Shoe is marked with Women's sizes with a "W" and Men's sizes with an "M."
vegan boots - reviews
Fantastic! I've been wanting these boots for so long, and I'm so happy with them now that I finally have them! They're trendy but totally durable, and can handle all of the New England rain and slush! They do get cold, though, and the Welly socks don't help much for your feet. If you plan on walking great distances in the cold, get something warmer than the fleece socks! This was my first Piperlime purchase, and it was a good decision to buy through this site. I originally bought the boots in a size 9, because I thought they were true to size. The size 9 boots were far too big on me, though, but were so easy to return. I called customer service, and they allowed me to return them even though I was two days away from the end of the return period. I got the size 8, which fits perfectly with enough room to wear extra socks in the winter. For reference, I'm a size 9 in Toms. You should definitely size down for these boots. All in all, I'm so pleased with this purchase, and I'll be wearing these ... long, long time!
Good quality! Prior to purchasing my Hunter boots, I purchased a less expensive pair of boots b/c I didn't want to invest in boots I only wear a few times a year. The first pair of boots busted while I was stepping into a cold puddle and I decided it was worth the investment to buy the Hunter boots. They are very good quality. I wear them to walk around NYC all day in the rain and although they are a little clunky, my feet are DRY and comfortable. Worth the money for the quality.
Once again the UK has a superior product I just received the boots and love them. They will do just what they are designed to do, and of course in silver they'll look more fashionable than usual while doing it. I ordered the US size 7/8 EU 39, and in the US I generally wear a 9 in most shoes (very occasionally an 8.5 and my foot is 10", while standing, from toe to back of heel/ankle where the heel rounds out over the sole of the heel itself). With the smaller size (smaller by 1 whole size), I still have almost a full thumb's width of room between my big toe and the end of the toe box; plenty of room for a pair or 2 of wool socks. The ... shaft comes to around 2-3" below my knee (and I am 5'8"), so very petite women may not find these boots comfortable. Also, if you have very large leg calves or are a larger woman (e.g. if you are a plus size), these boots may shove some of the flesh up above the rim of the ... even though they may fit OK, getting the boots off after your skin has been breathing will take some work. These boots measure approximately 15.5" at the outer circumference at the top of the ... rubber is 1/8" thick (not including the decorative braid that runs the outside of the ... top), but since they are made of a latex/rubber compound, there is some stretch. If you buy them and find you might be happier with the larger size, return them and see if the ... shaft is also a little larger. I could only measure the size I actually bought, so these are the only measurements I have.
Fun Rain ... The only reason I chose Hunter rain boots over other brands was the wide selection of welly socks. You could easily find a plain simple rain ... half the price, but when paired with welly socks, the boots are worth the extra money. I have four different pairs of the socks and each pair gives the boots a different look. All of the previous reviews are pretty clear, THESE BOOTS RUN BIG. I usually wear a size 8-8.5, so I ordered the 8. Even when I'm wearing the thick welly socks in the boots, they are still too big. Another complaint is they are a little tight around my calves when I wear them over jeans. I am a runner, so I have muscular calves. If your calves are bigger than average, you might want to consider getting the wider version of this ... chose the aubergine color. It seems to go with anything. Overall, I like these boots. They are very trendy right now, but they are a practical addition to any wardrobe and they are good quality.
Close to perfect I finally got a nice rainy day to try these out, and they were awesome and completely waterproof. I also wore them for 8 hours while standing, and didn't notice any discomfort. Even going down 1 size they are still a little big, but with thick socks, they're fine. The only problem with these boots is that they are not the shiny black that is shown on screen. Hunter injects wax into the latex to protect the latex, but frequently the latex releases some of the wax to give the boots a dusty look. According to Hunter it's easy to remove this with soap and water. But actually it is NOT easy to remove. They are also recommend a UV protectant spray, so I bought a similar product to no effect. The only thing that helped remove the wax buildup was some olive oil, but I'm not sure if olive oil degrades latex, so use it at your own discretion. The dusty look also came back after a day of wearing the boots. I went to a retail store to see if they're boots also had the dusty look, and they all did. So if you don't mind the look, you'll love these truly waterproof comfy boots. But if you want the shiny look you see on screen, you're going to be disappointed.
Great, with minor flaws I've spent a lot of time researching Hunter boots. They are waterproof, and comfortable even after standing for 8 hours in them, which is awesome. They run large. I wear between and 9 1/2-10 in normal shoes. I bought a nine, and they are still roomy in the foot. I wear them with thick socks and the problem is solved. I tried on an 8 but it was too snug in the calf. I don't have that problem in the 9. Now, when it comes to color, here's what to expect. Hunter injects wax into the rubber before the boots are formed. This is to help protect the latex and keep it from degrading. In lighter colored boots the wax is not really noticeable. However, I purchased these in black, and also went to Nordstrom to look at the Hunter boots they had on display. All of the dark color ones, including mine from Piperlime definitely show the wax. It gives the boots a dusty look. None of them looked like the boots pictured with that nice glossy shine. And getting rid of the dusty look is not as easy as Hunter says it is. I tried soap and water, I also purchased a rubber UV spray similar to one recommended by hunter, and nothing worked. I also tried olive oil, and had the best success with that, but there were still some streaks, and it took a long time to work in the oil into the boots. I'm also not sure if Olive oil degrades latex, so I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use it on a regular basis. My point in this long review is that anyone who buys a pair of dark colored Hunters should just be prepared that they are going to have a dusty look to them, and no matter what you do, it's never going to completely go away. If you don't mind that, I highly recommend these boots. If you have your heart set on the glossy look though, you're going to be disappointed.
Ok..Not What I thoought I had read so many reviews about how great the Hunter Boots were, so I decided to purchase a pair. I even did what some of the reviews suggested and ordered a 1/2 size down. I put on a pair of nice thick socks slid the boots on and the 1st thing I noticed is that the heel was too wide so each step I took I felt like my foot was going to slide out of the ... other thing that I didn't realize is that the buckle on the side is only for decoration it doesn't do a thing, so if I needed extra room to get my jeans down in the boots and then tighten them I didn't have that option. The best part was trying to get them off, hopfully you've got some upper body strength or someone there to help, because it's a chore. I ended up sending them back and getting a pair of Le Chameau Vierzon Lady boots, which are easier to get in and out of, have an adjustable strap on the side, and fit my heel perfectly. These boots are the comparable in price to the Hunter Boots. Now I'm just waiting for the rain.
