Love these boots EXCEPT they provide no ventilation, likely due to the waterproof feature. I never buy anything but genuine leather to avoid this. I've never had foot odor before but these boots smell sour all the time from trapping normal foot sweat. I have owned numerous Ariat boots and love them all except the odor problem with these only. I like the comfort and the easy zip-up instead of lacing up, but I had to stop wearing them due to odor, which I can smell while wearing them, not just when I remove them--somewhat embarrassing. Buy something else.