This is for the zebra/leopard boot, but regardless of what Nomad boot you buy they are sure to be noticed.  It should be noted that the zebra/leopard boots are not "mirror images" in that the design on the right and left boots are exactly alike.  The stripe portion is on the left side of the shoe (outside of the left, on inside of the right); the spotted portion is on the right side of the shoe (inside of the left, outside on the right).  Hope you get what I mean.  If someone is looking at your left side, they'll see all zebra stripe on your feet with spots up the calf; if they look at your right side, they'll see leopard spots on your heels and up your calf and part of the zebra design on the toes.  You are viewing a left shoe in this product description.

They work well in the rain and keep feet dry and are generally waterproof under normal circumstances. They are not waders, however, and you don't want to wear them fly fishing or wading in an icy stream.

If you want to wear thicker socks with the boots, stay with your regular size. Size down one size if you want the boot to fit snugly on the foot with a thinner sock.  If it's rainy and cold, it may be a plus to be able to pair with thicker socks as there is no other insulation and if the shoes are to be worn out in the elements for an extended period, you will want warmth, and your regular size should easily accommodate a thicker sock, as these seem to "run big."

Please note that wide width sizes may want to avoid this boot due to the pointed toe design.  Best for medium width wearers.  Sizing up will not accommodate wide widths; the toe will still be too narrow.

Comes with a removable liner.  You can remove and insert your own.  It's probably better to have either the liner and/or thick socks because there isn't anything else besides the rubber sole between your foot and the ground.  Again, there's no insulation, only rubber.  So while you may stay dry, you might not be warm, so the thick sock option comes into play.  Did not have any issues with the boots being too tight around the leg/calves and was able to tuck in pants with no problem.  It is better to take the measurements and determine if they will fit you, however.

Easy to walk in and not bulky; they can be worn during on a commute to work (walking, parking, train, bus, etc.) and into the office without changing into other shoes (depending on the rigidity of your workplace dress code) because they are fun and stylish.  People are surprised when you tell them that they're rubber.  Of course, there is no way they could ever be mistaken for real cowboy boots, but they're stylish enough not to look like gardening galoshes or hip waders.

Put them away clean, wash off any mud or debris before long-term storage, inspect periodically to be sure the rubber is supple and not dried out or cracked.  Not sure how long they will last, but past experience with rubber and rubber-soled shoes pegs it at a lifetime of ten years or so.  Hopefully these rain boots will be durable for several seasons.