Forsake Patch - Women's Waterproof Premium Leather Hiking Boot

I've worn these out on the trail 8-10 times now including in snowy conditions and warmer weather (60s-70s). I normally wear a 6.5 or 7, so I bought the 6.5. I would recommend going down a half size, as the 6.5s were a little too big even with thick socks on, so they rub on my heels and gave me blisters on longer hikes. If you downsize, you shouldn't have a problem with blisters as long as you lace them up tight.Wish there was some arch support, but for shorter hikes, they're decently comfortable and are waterproof tested. They're not super breathable though...my feet still get sweaty with good socks and cold weather. Traction is good as long as you aren't trying to walk on ice or slushy snow. Because they're a little big, I tend to trip more on uneven trails, so the toe is showing some wear and tear already from some rockier hikes.Would recommend to a friend, but I'm not sure I'll repurchase.

Edit: July 2019: Ventured again to the amazon jungle in Peru and took these with me. They got so covered in mud inside from the rain/clay that I left them there and just bought the exact same pair to replace them. Tread was still phenomenal, comfort was still great. I just did not want to carry them in my carry-on bag on the way home.Edit: September 2018: About 6 months post-purchase and these boots are impeccable. I’ve hiked/walked roughly 300 miles since purchase. Streams, rocks, roots, terrain — absolutely awesome performance. I still love these boots, will be a customer for life. Heck, I wear them out with jeans occasionally just because. Highly recommend still.I purchased these boots right before heading on a two week excursion in the Amazon jungle in Peru. 100% these boots are worth the cost for the following reasons...1. Comfort: These feel like a sneaker in terms of support and comfort. I have flat bunny feet which are narrow and with a mid-weight hiking sock, I did not experience any sliding or blistering.2. All-terrain approved: The boots have a sturdy rubber, textured sole which allowed me to walk through airports, steep rocks, 12 inches of thick clay mud, grasses, on boats, up stairs, across slippery wooden planks, and basically everywhere else during my travels.3. Easy care: These boots are water proof on the outside so any time they were caked in clay mud, I dipped them in water about 3/4 of the way and simply rinsed them off. I did this many times while wearing them.4. Style: if you care about style (which I do not, more utility than anything) these boots pair well with shorts, jeans, hiking pants, yoga pants, etc.Notes...Sizing: I am usually a 9 in hiking boots and sneakers, and 8.5 in casual or dress shoes. I ordered these in an 8.5 and the fit was perfect. 9 would have definitely been too large. 8 would have been too small with the socks that I like to wear.Transforming my shoe wardrobe: now that I’m back in the US, these are my go-to shoes for anything and everything. Absolutely worth the price!Color: As another reviewer mentioned, these are a green more than a gray. I think the color is awesome!

LOVE these boots. I bought them for an anticipated trip to Banff Ntl Park and wanted something stylish that I could wear around town yet function well while hiking. They do run a tad large. I'm normally an average 7, but ordered a 6.5 per REI's recommendation on their website, but I think I could have gone down to a 6, even, but wasn't worth exchanging. Traction is great. Haven't tested the waterproof abilities yet. No break-in period needed. Can't wait to get great use out of these.Update: Tested the waterproof abilities in both water and snow... they are indeed waterproof. Wasn't the slightest bit wet or cold.

Just wore these boots to hike 65 miles in Chilean Patagonia. These boots worked great through thick mud, rivers and snow. No water got inside. Highly recommend. Also these did not require breaking in.

I love these boots. They are very comfortable, even before breaking them in! I wear them for at least six hours a day. I've worn them for three days and one evening so far and had no problems with my feet hurting or getting too warm. (I live in Florida so it's very hot this time of year.) I think they fit as expected. I can wear a seven in wide width. I ordered a 7-1/2 and they fit just right. So, if you have wide feet, I would go up half a size. I used to buy hunting boots for work (I'm a gardener) because they were waterproof, breathable, and odor resistant. I was searching for something different, hoping I could find a good pair for a cheaper price. These cost the same as the hunting boots I used to buy, but I couldn't find anything else I liked. I'm glad I chose these because they are much lighter on the feet than my other boots. Also, I can wear these outside of work. I wore them with my jeans to an evening cookout. I think they would even be cute with a casual style sundress! I bought the gray/ocean blue. If they didn't cost so much I would buy the coral/sand ones! I usually have to replace my boots every year, so if they last a year like my old brand of boots did, I will buy the coral/sand ones next year! I will come back May 2018 to let you know if they lasted that long.Updating my review: I changed the five star to four star because after four months the toe tips are already coming undone. However, water doesn't seem to get inside the boot yet. My feet still stay dry. Also, they were stained badly after a month of wearing them so I couldn't use them outside of work. But, considering I work in dirt a lot, that was expected. I doubt they are going to last as long as the boots I used to buy. I will see how long my feet stay dry with the tips coming undone already. Will let you know.

They fit comfortable right out of the box! Soft, warm with a good arch support. I wear pretty much always a 8.5 but for these shoes, Sz 8 worked perfectly. I have slight bunions and can't wear anything narrow - not a problem with these guys .. no pressure points, rubbing anywhere on my foot or heel. Works with thin or thicker hiking socks.Only CON: The shoestrings could be a bit thicker. And I wish, since they are hiking boots, they had rubber extending over the toe so the toe box has a bit more wear & tear protection.