Women's Women's Arctic Ice Mid Insulated Boot + Vibram Arctic Grip A.T.

purchased last summer on sale. Wore about 5 times this winter and one already has a hole where the boot bends as you walk. Not impressed.

I bought these last December after wanting a pair of winter Muck boots for years. I was excited to see they were rated for -40 because it gets cold in MN. I don't know how many times I had to thaw my frozen feet over my buddy heater while ice fishing in them last winter. This fall they were fine on mild days. But as of deer opening weekend 2023, hunting yesterday with temps between 20-30 above, my feet froze yet again!! I tried wearing my thermal heat holders socks in the morning and a thinner warm sock for the evening hunt to see if my issue was wearing too big/warm socks. Same results both hunts. So if you're looking for boots to keep your feet warmer than a frozen steak, these are not it.

The size chart claims that a women's size 11 is a 42, which would be normal. The box that arrives says size 11/ EUR 43, and the shoe is enormous (definitely a 43). The women's size 11 is definitely at least a size 12 / Eur 43. I am so tired of sexist incorrect women's size charts. Take the time to make women's size charts correct. It's a waste of time and money that "superior" men type people don't have to deal with.

These boots exceeded my expectations. I bought them in mid-October, ostensibly for a goose hunt at the end of the month. They were perfect for it. Kept my feet warm will sitting in a cold, muddy blind for 4 hours. Mud washed off with minimal fuss. To be honest I though the price was a bit high for what the boot looked like, but I was also counting on the "ice grip" soles and ease of putting on/taking off to be useful for winter chores and dog walks around the house. No one likes to fuss with laces all the time. The treads work better than I expected on icy surfaces, and I live in Toronto, Canada, where freezing rain and freeze/thaw cycles are common in the winter. They offer much better traction than some other brands of hiking/winter boots I own. The mid-calf height is also perfect. Easy to put on and take off, but keeps my ankles and lower legs nice and toasty. They are ridiculously comfortable for "rubber" boots. My feet are quite wide, and these fit with zero pressure points. They have excellent cushioning, I have no trouble standing in them for a few hours at a time, even on hard concrete. I wear women's size 7-7.5, depending on the brand, and these fit me perfectly in size 7. All in all, I am extremely happy with these. Not sure what the durability is like, since I have only owned them for a few months, but I have high hopes!

Keeps me on my feet and very warm for our NE PA weather! Love them!