I've worn these about 5 times and they're definitely water proof. My feet always hurt, so it's no surprise that my feet hurt after walking in these for 3 hours. On 60 minute dog walks in the rain, they're fine. They're more comfortable than the old flat bottom boots I used to have. I have the top cinched closed and still wear them over jeans comfortably. There's a little dip in the toebox area probably from the way the rubber is molded that's under the toes. If you have OCD it may bother you, but it doesn't effect comfort. Fit as expected.