I had to send them back to get the next larger size. They took a few weeks to break-in, I almost sent them back! But now they are hands down my favorite shoe for mowing. Very light and comfortable, they keep the grass out of my shoes, and they don't stink even though I have been wearing them 5-6 days a week since spring. They ARE waterproof, at least for the few seconds they have been submerged in puddles and thick morning dew. I had to get used to having shoes that you can't just step into. You don't need to sit down to put them on because the tops are very flexible. Just grab a loop with each hand, and they slip on super easy. The only downside is the soles are a bit thin for hardscaping/digging, they aren't designed for that, but just be aware if you planned on buying these for any kind of hard labor.