LOVE LOVE LOVE these garden boots. Having read a lot of reviews, I will echo what others say about boot socks: Wear them. I can see how the boots could rub a bare leg, but I find them incredibly comfortable. They've been great during the rainy season while my garden tends to be muddy. Easy to wash and good protection. They might run a bit small. I normally wear a size 5 women's shoe, but bought these in a 6 (that's what size these start at, or were available in). I doubt I could have gone smaller.