Speed Solo Waterproof Mid Hiking Sneaker (Women)

Lets start with the positives. These are the cutest hiking boots ever- asthetics are 10/10 which is rare for a hiking boot. They were so comfortable straight out the box and the laces never come untied. I like the eyelets too- they're not as bulky as others so you dont run the risk of tripping yourself. However... there are cons. I wore these shoes on a 5 day trek through the Julian Alps in Slovenia hiking 8-11 miles a day. I ran into rain on the second day and have never been so waterlogged in my life. It was like I had stood in a lake and started to hike. They just simply are not waterproof. I had to literally squeeze the insoles to release water and it caused me to get 11(!!!!) blisters due to how wet my feet were for so long. By the last day my blistered feet were so swollen and tired that it felt like I could feel every rock beneath my foot as the soles are not very rugged and have more flexibility and foam which makes them comfortable for short hikes but not long treks. I'm guessing I am not eligible to return due to wearing them for 7 hikes in total but I cannot recommend these due to their lack of waterproofness and causing so many incredibly painful blisters that I am still dealing with. If you do proceed with this boot and do very light hiking (6 miles and under) in dry conditions, you'll probably really enjoy them because they're cute and comfortable. Just know these are not a long trek kind of boot and will not keep you dry.