"I bought these for a rainy weekend in NYC...wow...all that walking in the rain and puddles and they were sooo comfy and totally waterproof...and most of all stylish! I prefer a longer toe box and a size 9 was perfect...i tend to be a solid 81/2 but sometimes a 9. They look like you have to lace them up, but you don't...that part is 100% sealed and the lace is just decorative, or you can tighten up the top if you need to. I wouldn't wear these in freezing snowy cold...i'd use a heavier warmer boot....but in cool Dec rainy weather(or spring&fall) they were perfect with just regular cute sock that i bought at DSW that are made for midcalf boots. Love these!"