I have never had a problem with Clarks being ill-fitting until now. Despite the negative reviews, I decided to give these a chance since they were exactly what I was looking for - an insulated, waterproof ankle-high bootie with a bit of a platform for my daily commuter walk in winter weather. These dug in so hard at the ankle when I tried them on (for 1-2 minutes) that my ankle still hurt an hour later. I did not have a problem getting them on and off as some reviewers have commented (but I have slim ankles and medium-narrow feet, so that may have helped), but the stiff, hard leather was a dealbreaker.