They were so stylish I was so tempted to just suffer for them but I knew that if I tried hiking in these my feet would definitely die. I ordered as large as they came (size 11, what I normally wear) but the toes area was too tight, and I could tell that even short amounts of time would cause cramping and probably blistering. I would suggest ordering half a size up (maybe) if you want a snug-ish fit. Other than the cramped toe area (probably from being a little too small-sized) they were comfy. Pretty soft, seemingly sturdy stitching, but not too much arch support, and the treads on the bottom don't feel like the sturdiest material like you'd find in other boots. I don't think the boots are waterproof but I didn't exactly wear them in the rain before returning them.