I didn't know these shoes were waterproof when I bought them but they are. They are also very comfortable they keep you feet dry while you are gardening or washing the car etc. Stylish too they look great with jeans. Rockport makes comfortable shoes that don't cost an arm and a leg like Mephisto or Ecco and they come in American sizes. I wear size 12 and any Rockport shoe style that is size twelve fits.