They... look like regular rain boots. I don't get how they are fugly, since, well, you have to wear some kind of footwear in the rain. And if you want your feet to be dry, they should be rubber boots.
I used to have these boots, which I can see people saying are fug, but the Hunters are just solid colors.
They... look like regular rain boots. I don't get how they are fugly, since, well, you have to wear some kind of footwear in the rain. And if you want your feet to be dry, they should be rubber boots.
I used to have these boots, which I can see people saying are fug, but the Hunters are just solid colors.
I'm sure my mind would change if I lived in a wetter climate, but I don't often have an occasion to walk in the rain.
I still a little but regret that I did not get the Missoni rain boots from Target. Those suckers were cute!!
They... look like regular rain boots. I don't get how they are fugly, since, well, you have to wear some kind of footwear in the rain. And if you want your feet to be dry, they should be rubber boots.
I used to have these boots, which I can see people saying are fug, but the Hunters are just solid colors.
Lol. In Seattle you just wear...shoes. Unless you want to wear rubber boots 70% of the time here you have to deal with getting your regular footwear wet.
Ha! I did once hear from someone who lived in Seattle that people just neglect to turn on their windshield wipers a lot because they're just so used to there being mist.
That is to say, my impression is that a lot of people wear them for status/fashion as opposed to utility. And for a fashion purchase, they do seem fug.
Isn't the rain in Seattle pretty frequent but fairly light? At least that's what I remember from visiting.
I have no interest in spending this kind of money on rain boots, but I need something. We get some crazy downpours here. Last week, it rained hard for 52 hours straight. Even with an umbrella, I got soaked on my way to work and 8 hours later, my sweater still hadn't dried. And that's hardly the first one I've been caught in.
I have somewhat wide calves, but I can fit in the Frye Melissa back zip. I've tried on hunters twice and both times could barely get them on and off. I ended up spending $80 on Sperry rain boots and love them! I don't wear them every day, but it's nice to have the option when I need to be outside in the rain. I wore them trick or treating last year.
Hunter makes a wider calf boot called "huntress" but I haven't tried them on.
That is to say, my impression is that a lot of people wear them for status/fashion as opposed to utility. And for a fashion purchase, they do seem fug.
Yeah, and if you are going to get them for status, then you are getting the poor man's version...Le Chameau leather-lined is where its at since this article came out. 300GBP.
I wear my hunters frequently but we tend to get heavy rains. I wore mine just yesterday. It rained in the AM. I had a 1pm soccer game. The fields were cold and wet. They were perfect, plus I think I looked cute.
That is to say, my impression is that a lot of people wear them for status/fashion as opposed to utility. And for a fashion purchase, they do seem fug.
Isn't the rain in Seattle pretty frequent but fairly light? At least that's what I remember from visiting.
I have no interest in spending this kind of money on rain boots, but I need something. We get some crazy downpours here. Last week, it rained hard for 52 hours straight. Even with an umbrella, I got soaked on my way to work and 8 hours later, my sweater still hadn't dried. And that's hardly the first one I've been caught in.
For people who spend a lot of time traveling by foot rather than car, rain boots are a godsend. When it rains here it RAINS, and yet I still have to walk to the subway or grocery store or whatever. Rain boots make that so much more pleasant, and prevents me from ruining my leather shoes or showing up everywhere with wet pant bottoms (the worst feeling in the world). And the best thing -- I don't have to worry about maneuvering around the huge puddles at every street corner. I have fashionable rain boots (worth the investment for me because I wear them all the time), but I absolutely wear them for the comfort and utility rather than to show off.
If my rain walking was just to the car on my driveway and maybe across a parking lot, I wouldn't bother. But I walk a lot in the rain, so rain boots are a revelation.
Post by orangeblossom on Oct 20, 2013 7:35:56 GMT -5
I don't have Hunter's, but I do have a pair of Sorel's. I think buying a good pair of rain boots is a good investment depending on where you are. Sure, cheaper ones can keep your feet dry, but the more expensive ones are heavier and keep your feet drier, IMO. Now, I wouldn't pay the regular price, nor did I pay it for my Sorel's from Sierra Trading Post, $80 is a price I'd be willing to pay for dry feet.
I have stepped in some serious puddles and standing water and my feet were completely dry. I am thankful everytime I wear them, that I don't have to worry about my feet or pants legs getting wet. I hate that feeling.
I have stepped in some serious puddles and standing water and my feet were completely dry. I am thankful everytime I wear them, that I don't have to worry about my feet or pants legs getting wet. I hate that feeling.
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Particularly when it is cold. Walking around with wet feet/pants when it is cold is AWFUL.
Does anyone with bigger calves have these? How do they fit? I need extended-calf regular boots, so I'm wondering if these would work for me.
I just purchased a pair of the extended calf version of Hunters (called Huntress). I tried on a pair of Hunters 2 years ago, and my calves could fit but barely. I bought the pair of Huntress this year and I love them. I also bought a pair of the Hunter fleece welly socks, and I foresee wearing them all winter and spring season to/from work AND running errands on the weekends. I walk a lot more to work now and no more wet feet for me.
Does anyone with bigger calves have these? How do they fit? I need extended-calf regular boots, so I'm wondering if these would work for me.
I just purchased a pair of the extended calf version of Hunters (called Huntress). I tried on a pair of Hunters 2 years ago, and my calves could fit but barely. I bought the pair of Huntress this year and I love them. I also bought a pair of the Hunter fleece welly socks, and I foresee wearing them all winter and spring season to/from work AND running errands on the weekends. I walk a lot more to work now and no more wet feet for me.
My sister also suggested that the Huntress might work better for me. I'm glad to know you like them! I guess my big calves will just have to shell out the extra $60 for them.
I just purchased a pair of the extended calf version of Hunters (called Huntress). I tried on a pair of Hunters 2 years ago, and my calves could fit but barely. I bought the pair of Huntress this year and I love them. I also bought a pair of the Hunter fleece welly socks, and I foresee wearing them all winter and spring season to/from work AND running errands on the weekends. I walk a lot more to work now and no more wet feet for me.
My sister also suggested that the Huntress might work better for me. I'm glad to know you like them! I guess my big calves will just have to shell out the extra $60 for them.
For me, they are totally worth it. I've already worn them a handful of times. Keep in mind that I had to size down in the Huntress boots (pretty common review everywhere). I fit fine (foot wise) in the Hunter size 7 (my normal size), but I am a size 6 in Huntress boots. The Huntress boots are also shorter (in height) than the Huntress, which work well for me since I'm 5'2".
eta: I also purchased a pair of Hunter fleece welly socks, and plan on putting these inside my boots once the weather gets colder outside.