Review of Servus By Honeywell Northerner Series Max Waterproof Boots

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I wear a men's size 8.5. These only come in whole sizes. There is no sizing under the Product Description other than for women. Any info. I saw on other Websites said if you wear a half size (in men's) you should go up to the next size, so I ordered a size 9. They arrived today and they are so large that my big toe doesn't reach the textured front part of the boot. I contacted Amazon customer service by chat to see if they had sizing info. I was hoping to use these today and didn't want to exchange for an 8 if they would be too small. The customer service told me to refer to the Product Description which I then told them the Product Description did not provide much information. They then gave me the manufacturer's phone number to call for assistance. I called the phone number and it was for a arts and crafts company called Ranger that doesn't make the boots. I did some Internet searching and found the Website and phone number for Servus/Honeywell Safety Products (the manufacturer, 800-267-6809 servusproductsdotcom). They answered right away. They said a size 8 boot fits a foot up to 9.9 inches long. My foot is just under this, so a size 8 should be perfect. I now have a size 8 coming from Amazon. I'll update when the new boot comes if indeed it is the correct size. Also, if it helps anyone, the customer service said the boots are a "D" width.

Quality-wise, my initial impression is they seem like a very tough rubber boot. The only flaw I see is at the top of the boots where the inside liner meets the outside rubber it is kind of uneven like it was cut with a scissors by hand. Some areas are green rubber, some spots look like the liner and some spots are even and look perfect. I also ordered a pair of boots for my wife and hers look even worse. My only concern is if this will rub on our legs causing eventual pain.

**Update 09-25-13**

The new boots, size 8 still feel pretty big, but I didn't feel like messing around with the return and possibility that a size 7 would be too small. Also, we've been getting a lot of rain, so I really wanted to go test them for my intended purpose which was hiking in a park by us that has been too wet and muddy for regular shoes pretty much all summer. The new boots still had the kind of choppy unfinished look at the top, but I didn't notice it causing any discomfort or affecting the durability. The boots worked awesome for hiking the trails (there is no elevation, mostly mud, sand, foliage and water). I hiked roughly 4 miles on the trails with them and my feet were comfortable the whole time. I always wore a Wigwam pro hiking sock with them and tucked my pants into them. The majority of the trails were under water from a depth of just the boot treads to a few inches from the top of the boot (~13" deep). No leaks at all regardless of the water height or how long I was wading through the water. The trails are so flooded that any normal hiking boot never would have made it (like my Vasque). It is also comforting having a higher boot since there is supposedly water moccasins around. On my first test hike with the boots I came across what I believe was a banded water snake which I thought was a water moccasin at first glance. After days of rain and the water depth increasing, I started using my Leki hiking poles which really helped with balance and navigating the dark, non-translucent water. I would say the temp during my hikes was 80-85F, so like most waterproof things, they can get pretty warm. I went with the sun setting, so the sun wasn't a big factor in heating them up even more. One kind of "duh" moment was the first time I hiked with them when it was raining hard, the rain ran down my pants into the boots a little, but even so it wasn't much water after 4 miles and didn't affect the comfort. These are also great for going out in the yard when it is wet. I've only walked a few blocks with them on cement. It wasn't bad, but I suspect your feet may get tired with extended pavement time. The other thing that was awesome about hiking with them when it is so wet and/or flooded is no one else is anywhere in the park. You have all of the trails and nature to yourself and you see more nature since no one has scared anything away;) Might be time to head to the state parks around the area that will also be flooded...happy trails!

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Boot is perfect for working outdoors in wet and dry wooded areas and pasture land. Waterfroof, rugged, protects shins from brush and injury. Much better than cheap, imported "black rubber" boots. I expect these to last for several years and I plan to buy again.

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then they sprouted a tiny leak or two. but so far the leaks are tiny and i can live with them. i still wear them every time i go outside and in the garden.

update: october 20, 2013 they are finished. the cracks grew to over an inch each. i got four months use out of these boots. the worst performance of any boot i have tried in recent history.