NORTIV 8 Mens Hiking Boots Waterproof Trekking Outdoor Mid Backpacking Mountaineering Shoes,Size

After reading many reviews and the note on the item page saying that they generally fit to size, I picked up a pair of 9.5 black boots (with some grey trim) as I dig anything in black. If Batman wore a hiking shoe, this would be it. The stitching is well done and the fabric looks great - they don't look poorly made by any means. They appear to be water proof/resistant up to about half-way up the boot, at which point the water would seep in through the top - they aren't hip gaitors or water boots, so I wouldn't expect them to handle much more than a few inches deep puddle/mud. They feel super comfortable underneath my feet and around the sides - nothing awkwardly poking into the arch of my foot or the sides of my ankles. While I did pick my usual size, they do feel *ever so slightly roomy* - but I am wearing super thin socks and if I were wearing a thicker pair, I'm sure the shoe would be filled out a bit more. Also, I feel like if I got a smaller size AND wore a thicker pair of socks, I would find it slightly cramped. Also! Hiking tends to make your feet a bit bigger from the bloodflow so I think it's a good call to settle on a little roomy rather than a perfect fit when you're at home on a couch. I like how easily they go on/come off - you don't have to do much lacing/delacing or do any forcing of your foot into it. You can feel that the sole is made from different materials in different spots - treads are made of a rubber to give you grip where the rest of the sole is made from a harder material to make the soles last longer. Toe cap for a bit of protection/grip/easier ascents. Comes with an extra pair of laces. The photo on the item page does it fair justice but if I get around to pulling out my camera, I'll add a few photos of the shoes before I begin destroying them. All in all - super happy with my purchase and I trust they will serve me well on my thru-hike of the WCT in a month. Thanks for the sick boots, Nortiv8!

At first I was bit sceptical about purchasing looking onto the limited reviews however I liked the shoes design and details. I must say you will not be disappointed with the quality, design and comfort. A very good pair of shoes and I highly recommend it. I have seen both the brown and black variant (Initially I ordered the brown pair but returned), and I went with the black one which looks even better in every terms compared to the other. Thank you NortiV8.

Absolutely NOT waterproof. Walked 109 mn in wet grass from the morning dew and my socks were a wet as if I didn't wear any shoes. If you're looking for waterproof shoes, go somewhere else

Within 5 months stitching was coming apart. Not a good boot

Bought for everyday light work wear.Good looking boots, but less than 5 months down the line,they seem to be disintegrating . No durability at all.letting in water,soon after pursue.( When I a say light work,I mean walking during window cleaning round)My advice,spend the extra on a proven brand,and save yourself in the long run