Angela
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
I know these are for kayaking and stuff. But I got them because I am tired of clunky rubber boots with very little movement, big fat soles and toe boxes that make walking awkward, especially through half melted snow. First try on, these boots feel snug. I had to pull up my pant legs as the boots would just push them up going on. They also felt tight on my foot. I thought, curses! Sizing was wrong! I sized one down as recommended for women (I usually wear a 6.5 or 7 in womens, and do not have wide feet or calves, so I got a 6). But, I figured I would see if they loosen up. I put them on using the method I use to get my waders on, fold down, put in foot, roll up leg, and they went right over my pants. So, I went and walked around my half melted yard. There's mud, there's gravel, there's rotten snow and layer's of ice under the puddles. No problems, I didn't feel the strain I normally feel when walking on uneven terrain like typical rubber boots. The ankles flex nicely, and they are super warm and grippy. The vamp on the foot felt like it relaxed as I moved, so my toes did not go numb as I expected, due to the tight fit in the foot. They do smell heavily of chemicals. I plan on putting them outside to destink for a while. Overall, exactly what I was looking for. Ease of movement, warm, and good grip. Time will tell on durability. I live a rough Alaskan life, so I'm curious to see how they hold up. I'll try and remember to update after some use.*Edit*: Still amazing, and I've bought a pair for both husband and son! Took them fishing for salmon, slayed em and stayed on my feet due to the amazing grip these have on slippery rocks and mud. At moose camp, I was impressed. They are very warm, and hiking in them was like hiking in tennis shoes. We could navigate the swamps and tussocks with ease(as gracefully as one can in that kind of terrain) or sit in the boat for hours without discomfort. My husband brought them out ocean fishing, and his buddy made fun of him for how they looked, then was impressed by the grip and ease of movement. He ordered a pair when they got home. Overall, a great product!
indygirl
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023
NRS is always great quality and worth the price! My feet stayed dry and, most importantly, not cold! Great buy!
Msflaw
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
Really perfect fit and my foot stay dry and warm, light weight .
Sherrie withrow
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2022
bought these boots for my cruise to Alaska as I wanted to keep my feet dry getting in and out of the kayaks as well as hiking through wet and muddy terrain. These boots were awesome, they’re light weight, they stay put and don’t slip off, they keep your feet dry and the guides that took us on our kayak and hiking trips loved my boots and said they’re going to buy them for themselves
rockster42
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
For kayaking and launching sailboats from ramps. On the positive side the boot is super easy to put on and off which was very important to me. I wear a size 8 and was told to order a nine, sage advice.The problem is I have very small calf muscles so it is impossible to cinch the draw string tight enough to prevent water intrusion. Not sure this is improvement over my sea boots with no cinch, just a wide opening at top.I suggest measuring your calf muscle and contacting NRS to determine if the boot can be cinched tight.
Advocate
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020
I absolutely love these boots. I go kayaking off the coast of Maine and these are perfect. They fit comfortably and keep my feet nice and dry as the water gets colder. They've extended my season for paddling by at least a month. I wear a USA ladies 7-7.5 and EU 38-39. I followed the size chart, bought these in a 6, and they are exactly right.
Susan B Flowerday
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
We love our water boots. We use them for kayaking. Can step into the water and feet stay dry and warm. Super comfortable for walking around, also.