Original High Gloss Waterproof Boot

Hi there! I read some of the reviews and got nervous, meaning I wasnt sure what size to order because mostly- all of the reviews mentioned that these boots run big and to order a size down! Well, I'm a size 10 all day long! I'm an exact 10! I was nervous to go down a size, until I came across one review that said NOT to listen to other reviews and order your true size. I then researched and contacted someone at Hunter Boots directly and was told this....Although the boots are a little roomy, they are meant to be because its a rain boot and not a dress boot! Also, these boots are meant to be worn with their welly socks (which I highly recommend trying a pair, they are soo warm and cute!). Anyway, I went ahead and ordred my true size 10 and I"m soo soo glad I did, I could not imagine these boots being any smaller! NO WAY! The size 10 fit perfect. In fact, I ordered a pair of welly socks and the socks made the boot a little snug! So...with that said, I recommend you do NOT listen to the other reviews even though there are like hundreds of them saying to order a size down! I realize there are only a small number of us who suggest to oder your exact size! If you dont trust me, then do what I did and contact a rep at Hunter Boots directly. The only thing I can gather out of the other reviews suggesting to go down a size, is they must be wearing them like a fitted pair of boots which Hunter Boots ar NOT meant to be! They are RAIN BOOTS! Again, take my word! Your exact size means you can wiggle your toes a little! And with a pair of Welly socks, theres no toe wiggling! Order a pair and try it, and also order a pair of the Welly socks to go with them! Hunter Boots website has some Welly socks on sale so you can try out a pair for less to determine if you like them or not! The cable Welly socks are cute! Both together with your actual shoe size are perfect, trust me! ps., I just ordered my third pair of Hunter Boots.. size 10!

I purchased these boots in the Military Red a few days before Christmas because I knew we were supposed to have a decent amount of rain. Plus, red Hunters have been on my wish list for a while and I thought it would be a great way to add some color to my outfits. I went with my standard size 6 to make sure I had plenty of room for my calves (I wanted to be able to wear these over jeans) and I knew there would be times I would wear these with thick socks. The fit was just right. I was still able to wear these over jeans without any problem. The color is the perfect shade of bright red. The first full day I had them I wore them and got several compliments. I know I'll get plenty of use out of these through the holidays and really year round. The quality is fantastic as well. Definitely recommend.

I finally decided to take the plunge and purchase Hunters. I absolutely loved them in the grey...until I walked outside in the rain. My feet were soaked. It happened again so yes, they were definitely leaking. I called Hunter and they said that sometimes there is a problem with the seal and they just leak. They advised there was nothing they could do for me and I would have to take them to where I bought them. I immediately took them back to Nordstrom. As always, Nordstrom provided their great customer service and immediately changed them. I wore the new pair outside in wet weather and my feet were yet again soaked. These boots provided zero protection against wet weather. I am extremely disappointed with the quality especially because of the price! My previous pair of 20 dollar rain boots even lasted a year and a half. Thank goodness I purchased them at Nordstrom and was able to get a refund. I would not recommend these boots to anyone.

To me these boots are just wonderful old Wellies, but to young women from 13 to 30, they are suddenly the hottest thing since Uggs, Sperrys and Sorels! Great looking, great wearing, and distinctively the hottest boot going. A week before Christmas, my teenaged granddaughter spotted the Pillar Box Red Hunter boots and spent nearly 15 minutes trying them on, texting her friends and sending photos to everyone. I could tell that THIS was the one gift that would would make her Christmas morning perfect. My store was sold out of THE color in her size. Our sales associate managed to slip away and locate the LAST PAIR at another store (sold out online). The SA arranged to have the boots sent to my home. By the time I got to the parking garage, I had a call that, despite the receipt in my purse, the pair he'd found for me had been sold out from under us by a simultaneous order. I searched the web from one end to another -- only Hunter of England had them, but no way to get them here for Christmas. Meanwhile, my enterprising SA had not admitted defeat -- he managed to find a pair about to arrive in Nordstrom inventory, snagged them, and had them sent to arrive in time to be wrapped and rushed under the tree. Granddaughter's joy and gratitude was matched and possibly exceeded only by my own. Once again, Nordstrom put the magic back into Christmas shopping!

I bought my hunters last year in january, by august one of the heels was squeaking, which led me to believe they were obviously defective. I emailed hunter. nothing. again a couple months later. nothing. I'm now on my third email to them and I have given up. Hunter boots are sold to people at an extremely high price on their name alone. Their customer service is non existent. Also the reviews that talk about how cold they are are right, I bought liners and wear super thick socks with them, and they're still cold. Take your money and invest it in boots that will last with a brand who has excellent customer service (that brand from maine with boots priced for the product)

I just received my Hunter Original High Gloss Boots in Military Red. I have not yet had the chance to wear them out but I did walk around the house in them and I love them! Having moved to the Philly area from Arizona, these are the first pair of rain boots I have ever purchased. Before making the decision to buy the Hunter boots, I did some research and found that the Hunter brand is very well known for the quality of their rain boots. I chose the Military Red color because I love the color red and these boots did not disappoint. The boots have a really nice cushion to them when you walk and while they do feel heavier than what I'm used to, I don't really mind that knowing that they have a good solid rubber sole and heel. Now to address the sizing - I normally wear a size 6 1/2 and ordered these in the size 6. It is a perfect fit with socks. I have pretty skinny legs so I had some concerns about the shaft of the boot being too loose but it turns out that I had nothing to worry about. My calves measure about 13" around so with my socks on and my pants tucked into the boots, there wasn't too much extra space (still some but not too much). The other area of concern for me was the shaft height. I'm only 5'4" so I was worried that the boots might come up too high and hit me at the knees but that was not the case. Overall, the boots were a really good fit and I'm looking forward to wearing them out.

I have been searching for a couple years for a pair of rainboots for my size 11 feet. So many out there are way too wide and sloshy feeling. In the past these boots only went to a size 10 which was too short. I was excited to see size 11 this season. I am 6' tall and had no problem getting bootleg jeans tucked inside. There is some room around the ankle/foot but not overly sloshy and one would need the space if you wanted to use the Hunter socks. The hardest part was deciding which color to buy. I originally wanted the gloss but two different salespeople suggested the original over the gloss. Ultimately, I went with a classic choice and i purchased the original black. The salesperson at Nordstrom said the whitish marks on the outside are not really an issue as they had been in the past. She said previously, they were like that right out of the box. This pair was nice and solid in color right from the start. She also said that Nordstrom will stand behind all their products and if I am ever dissatisfied to return them. I love Nordstrom's service and quality products and shop there extensively for the entire family. Overall I am pleased with my purchase and look forward to the next rainy day!

I wear these boots to the barn and in the city ! The thick rubber heel allows me to horsebackride in them and do daily barn chores. With a quick spray with the hose they look great to walk around town with them . These boots so are great that I even climbed the great wall of china in them !!! Thats is how comfortable they are . My only complaint is that the lining tears and they loose their shine quickly.

I adore these boots, but unfortunately I had to exchange them for the shorter version because the calf size was too narrow for me. Also, I had to order a size down, as they run large. I normally wear a size 10, and a 9 fits perfectly, even with heavy socks. The quality of Hunter boots is superb

I moved up north for school last year and finally decided to splurge on a pair of Hunter rain boots to help me battle the cold, snow, and rain that I was not used to. I purchased a pair in black and fell in love with them. They are so versatile and comfortable while still looking quite stylish. They are worth every penny and I have not regretted my decision in the least. I have gotten so much use out of them and wear them practically all of the time. I bought a pair in my usual shoe size which left just enough room to wear the thick Hunter Welly Socks but still fit well enough that I could wear normal, thinner socks with them as well. I love them so much that I recently purchased a second pair in Merlot which is close enough to maroon, my school's main color. I love the the glossy look and would recommend purchasing a bottle of the Hunter Boot Buffer Spray to help keep them looking shiny and new. I am entirely pleased with this product and would strongly recommend splurging on a pair.

These shoes have been a life saver for me! I am a college student in Michigan and I decided to see if these boots could not only be utilized during rainstorms, but in snowstorms as well. I couldn't be more pleased! My feet are well insulated and the shaft is tall enough that my pants never get wet. The underside is also equipped with a lot of grips. I was so happy that I didn't have to settle on a less stylish piece of footwear to guarantee warm and dry feet during endless days of snow. At one point the buckle on the top part of the shaft broke off, but Nordstrom's customer service department sent me a new pair right away. I would also recommend purchasing the welly socks because they add warmth and comfort. I've found that these boots run big. I am usually a size 7.5, but I ordered a 7 and have plenty of room for my foot and the addition of a welly sock if I so desired. I went ahead and purchased the black color because I wanted something that would go with everything.

I’ve had the women's original tall gloss rain boots in graphite for almost two years now. Besides the pair I’m reviewing, I also have owned a pair of women’s original tall rain boots in hunter green (these are matte finish) for almost a year so I’ve had lots of experience with the brand. I live in Oregon where it rains most of the year so they have been well-tested. I did receive these boots as Christmas gifts because, at the time, they were not something I could afford. The price for Hunter rain boots is steep (upwards of $100 price depending on retailer and which boot you purchase) but if you have a need to wear rain boots often, I would most definitely recommend this brand. After two years, I am happy to say that these boots have held up magnificently. I mentioned I wear them often, but more so in the fall and winter. I would say that I wear a pair of my boots at least three times a week, if not more, throughout the fall, winter, and spring. I don’t wear them often in the summer. After all this wear, my boots look almost as good as they did coming out of the box when I first got them. Up close and under inspection, there are a few scuff marks that aren’t noticeable from far away, normal wear on the bottom of the sole of the shoe, and slight misplacement to the hunter label on the interior heel of the boot. From anywhere further than about three feet away, none of this is noticeable. For scuffs and dullness, Hunter does sell care products for their rubber shoes. I have the boot shine which restores shininess well on my gloss boots, but I haven’t tested this product on my matte boots. Hunter also sells a rubber buffer that is, per their website, good for removing white scuffs, but I have not used this product. The lining on the inside is made of quick dry knitted nylon. I must say: this might be one of my favorite parts about the boots. The inside seems so luxurious and the quality is so obvious, nobody can deny it. The seam on the inside of the boot has not frayed and looks new. The interior of the boot is like brand new, besides the part where some of the label was misplaced where my heel sits, but this occurs in most shoes. None of the seams on the outside show signs of deterioration which is super important for rain boots. These boots have a rubber heel that is about3/4” thick which has proven to be very durable. The rest of the sole is also about ½” thick and has held up just as well as the heel. The foot bed is made of multi-layer cushioned sponge insole which has proven to be very comfortable for walking. I’ve worn these boots shopping, wandering around a pumpkin patch/farm all day, and walking around school and my feet have never been uncomfortable wearing them. One of my other favorite things about these boots: they are waterproof to the max! I know that may sound like something that should be expected of all boots but I assure you that I’ve had many a pair that don’t make it through more than one rainy season or beach trip without a seam leaking or a hole wearing in the rubber at a bend in the foot. Something you should know though is that these boots are not meant to be breathable. They are meant to keep the water out, which also means that they keep the sweat in. There is nothing that can be done to change this if you are looking for water proof boots so it doesn’t bother me much, I just make sure to let my feet air out when I can if I’m going to be wearing them all day. There is a buckle on the outside of either boot for style. There is no actual function for this buckle because it is not capable of synching the thick leather. One thing I have seen some customers complain about is how much the buckle protrudes from the boot or that their buckles don’t stay fastened. I don’t have either of these problems. I synched my buckles as tight as they would go and they have not come undone. Aside from functionality, I think the look of the buckle is an aesthetic that some may like or dislike. I don’t see a problem with mine. Overall, I love these boots. They have served me well in the rain many times and they are so easy to style. I would recommend these boots to somebody interested in them but I would mention that you must appreciate the quality if you are going to pay the price. Hunter wellies are top notch quality and you will get your money back in durability and longevity alone in the long run, not to mention all the compliments you will get wearing them!