Customer Reviews Hunter Original Short Gloss

I love these boots! I usually wear a size 8, 8 1/2, but these fit like a glove. I tend to wear wear thinner vs. thicker socks (my feet hate being confined to socks!) so consider that when buying. You should definitely wear socks with them or you will get little blisters on the backs of your legs as the edges rub up against your legs (makes sense). They keep my feet warm and completely dry in the water-winter wasteland that is Seattle, WA, which is exactly what I was looking for, and looks great with skirts. I have big calves, but have no problems whatsoever with these boots. We're talking a circumference of almost 16" here. I have soccer-player legs. Yup. And I love these cute little boots. They make me feel girly. If I wore skinny jeans, I could probably tuck my jeans in them, though it'd be a tight fit. But I wear boot-cut jeans, so that just looks ridiculous. I also have wider feet, and have no problems wearing these all day comfortably. It's just a matter of finding socks of the right thickness, which you can do at any REI-type store.

This is my second pair of Hunter rain boots. I normally wear an 8 1/2 in shoes, but I wear a 7 in these, just FYI. They do run big. I bought these short boots so I could go walking in the woods near my home with our dogs, but I was disappointed that the back of the boot cut into my leg (I had bare legs) and left a "burn" mark. My husband solved this by cuffing over the boot, which does not cut in, and it's even cuter! Just an idea if someone else has this problem. Love these boots!

LOVE this rain boot! Originally ordered the Bogs and sent them back (WAY to big and clunky). Exchanged them for these and so glad I did! They're super comfy, and I love the red, so fun! I am typically a size 10-11 in boots, and the 10 fit perfectly. I have a large calf, so the Short was perfect. Love you Zappos, you are SO easy to deal with!!!

I bought the Hunter Original Short Gloss boots in graphite. I chose graphite because I feel that it's a more fun color than black but it's still neutral and dark enough that it won't show the dirt. I normally wear a size 9 1/2 or 10 shoe or a size 40 or 41 in shoes with European sizing. I bought the Hunter boots in size 10 (size 42) because when I tried the boots on locally, the size 9 rubbed against my heel. The size 10 is slightly roomy but not too big for taking my dog on long walks. They slip on and off very easily. I wear them with athletic socks or thicker socks when it's cooler. The boots rinse off easily under the faucet after my dog drags me through the mud! I keep wishing for more rainy days just so that I can put on my Hunter boots! As I'm only 5'2", I think that the tall boots would come up too high. The short boots are perfect. I can even stuff my jeans/pants into them and of course they work best with leggings. Also, they don't smell of rubber like a pair of less expensive boots that I own. Ordering from Zappos is always a pleasure. It's the only way I can be assured of finding the size and the color that I want and the shipping is so quick and efficient.

Perfect rain and mucky yard boot. This boot hits mid-calf and has a much more fitted foot area than most wellie-type boots. I wear a 7 and ordered a 7. I wore without socks the first day and the top edge rubbed against my shin. The next time I wore socks and it was perfect. The shine actually stays! I thought it was more of a gimmick, but it really does stay! You can adjust the buckle on the side, but I think it is truly just for aesthetic purposes. These were indeed a great buy. Comfortable and stylish, all in one!

Where do I start? Love! That's where I'll start. I love Zappos and I love my shortie hunters! It took me a couple tries to get the exact hunters that I wanted and Zappos was so accommodating every step of the way. They went above and beyond I make me, the consumer, happy. I have recommended them so many times and search them first for any future purchase. Okay, now the nitty gritty! I am a true 7.5 size. I originally ordered the hunter tall gloss in graphite 1, beautiful! Because of all the reviews I ordered a size 7. Perfect fit! You need skinny calves to swear them with jeans. However, I felt my legs would get hot in them so I exchanged for the shorties in size 7. But they were small, I had to heave them on. So I then exchanged again for a size larger. Size 8. They fit great. Size 7.5 would be perfect in the shorties but the 8 is nice so there is enough wiggle room and room for fluffy socks. And they don't look big! I hate going up a size cause then my feet look bigger, silly I know, but these 8 look just as small as the 7. Yay. I live in a mountain town so I also felt that the tall pair looked to "city" and if I lived back in the city I would've kept them probably. The shorties I feel look more like you want to get down and dirty and do some puddle jumping while looking awesome! Love my shorties so much that I have to display them so I can peek at them often. Gorgeous. Just do it. They will last for years!

I ordered the gloss military red. The color is very different from what is pictured. It is really a brick color; not a bright red that the picture portrays. Not sure if I am keeping them yet since I don't like the brick red color very much. I ordered the red boot socks to wear with them and their color is bright red as I would expect. So the boots and socks look very different together. The boots fit well, though.

I was worried when I bought these that they wouldn't fit my calves. They're listed at 15" and mine measured in at 16". I've been a swimmer and an athlete all my life, and I have REALLY muscular calves. I figured I would order them anyway, hoping that they would fit. They just arrived, and they do! I'm not saying I have scads of extra room in them, but they fit almost perfectly around my legs. I wish they were an inch bigger, but I'll live. I like them so much otherwise, that I plan to keep them and wear them even if they are a smidge snug. So I say, if you're concerned they won't fit, order them and try. You might get lucky, like me! If not, you can always return them for free! I <3 Zappos.

Love these boots! So cute and versatile. Great to wear with jeans or with a cute dress and leggings. There’s a reason they’re all over Pinterest :)

I love these boots. I was looking for a short rain boot to wear for running errands. I wanted a boot that was practical but fashionable. These are great. They are good looking, comfortable, and keep my feet dry!

I love my short Hunter Wellys. They are perfect for the shorter leg. The graphite is a great go-with-everything color for me. I wear a sz8 shoe normally but found the sz7 Hunter boot fit much better than the 8. I wish they made the boot liners in the cable cuff for the short boots but I did get a pair of the microfiber and like them well enough.

One of the original wellies brands, and it's no wonder they're still around. I have the Turqoise ones and they're wicked cute. They aren't as bright as in the picture, they're a tad more teal, but they totally grow on you. They keep your feet nice and dry and it's easy to tuck skinny jeans, leggings, and yoga pants into them. Get the socks, too! I'm a Hunter customer for life now.

I wore these boots for the first time yesterday. Since it wasn't actually raining when I was commuting to/from work, I left my pants untucked with the boots under my pants. Well the top of the boots left massive abrasions on the backs of my legs from rubbing. Granted I wasn't wearing the welly socks but it was August so didn't feel the need to wear them. Now I know. Beware that the same thing can happen to you. I'm very disappointed since I really liked them beside this issue.

This is the second pair of Hunter original short gloss rain boots that I've bought from Zappos. My first pair lasted over 7 years before getting a crack in them. I love them. They are sturdy and waterproof and relatively easy to walk in, and I've walked A LOT in these boots, wearing them nearly two years living in Europe, where I walked everywhere. They keep much of my lower legs dry, which is also a plus. Really, they've made rainy days much cheerier. I wore my new pair for the first time yesterday and have already been complimented on them. :-)

Very comfortable, stylish and lightweight. The black glossy finish looks very smart and sexy for a rain boot! Easy to get on and off, but will need thick socks so my feet aren't sliding around a bit inside. I like how there are no gaps anywhere for water to seep into (like some rain boots that tie up).

I bought these to walk around my rainy college campus and I absolutely love them! A comfortable fit, and I've gotten many compliments as well!

These are fabulous boots! Comfortable with enough arch support and wear a 7.5 and purchased a 7 and fits great and no leaks!

Bought these for my daughter who attends college and needed to keep her feet dry and warm walking around campus. They were a Christmas Gift and arrived in plenty of time. She loves them and the fit was right on. 7.5 Black shiney.

Love these boots. Super cute on, very comfortable. Warm and totally waterproof. Received a compliment within 1 hour of wearing them.

I was so excited to get these boots! They are such a fun color and spice up any wardrobe, especially those from a rainy state! I wear them everywhere. I will wear them with leggings or even a skirt! I did find them snug in the shaft,I wish that they were available in half sizes as they do run large and a whole size up or down is too much difference. Mine have more than enough wiggle room but are a bit more on the large side. They are also not a smooth flat boot feel, there is a small heel and you can feel it in every movement, for those of you who may be use to a flat boot as I was. I do Love my boots and can't wait to order the tall black Hunter!

I am usually a size 8 and the 8 in the short Hunters fit great! I'm only 5'2 so the short boots looked much better on me than the tall ones. I liked the gloss finish better as my friend has the matte and experienced the "blooming effect". She couldn't get it off.

So deeply bummed out - these adorable boots just arrived. They are a great, bright red color and are lovely and glossy, but I'm only 5'3" and they cut me mid-calf and are just a hair too tight. I have athletic calves, it's true. If these were just a little shorter or taller, they'd fit. Unfortunately, these need to go back. As an aside, I should add that these feel like they're a half-size bigger - thick socks would probably be a good idea, or order 1/2 size down.

This was my first Hunter order. I loved them but exchanged the short for the taller version. I typically wear a 9.5, ordered the 9 based on reviews and the fit was perfect. I love the gloss black. It's a little more special than the matte finish. I didn't like the way the shorter ones flared at the top on me. I couldn't have worn jeans over them so I ordered the taller version instead. I like them so much I want to be able to wear them with dresses, tights and shorts, and with jeans over or tucked in. The taller ones will fit my needs perfectly.

I love these boots! I got gray because I wanted the option of wearing it with brown or black, and this color does the job nicely. I typically wear 8.5, but size 38 in Birks, so I went to 39 in the boots and it is perfect. I also got the sock liner, and according to the site I should have gotten size large for size 8 boots, but I didn't want a lot of extra material (as some other reviewers found to be a problem), so I got M socks and everything is perfect!

I was very pleased with the quality and fit of these wellies. I expect years of sturdy service from them and the fit was just right for me. I take a 6 1/2 medium in an American shoe. I have an average width and a high instep. I like a lot of arch support and sturdy comfort in my shoes and these were perfect. I will be adding some comfort insoles. There is room for heavy socks. I use them for garden boots. So far they are working fine. If they last as expected I would definitely purchase another pair.