I bought these shoes to wear mostly in the winter months here in Michigan to keep my feet warm and DRY, even tho there is no insulation in these shoes my feet stay warm in the winter, but I always seem to have "hot feet" These keep my feet dry all the time and they breath very well. I find myself wearing these all the time now even in the summer around the farm. I had walked threw 2 inch deep water with these and I still had dry feet. I was impressed with how they fit right out of the box, there was no break in time. This is my second pair of these same shoes and I love them.

Farmboy

Ludington Mi

These boots were STIFF when I first got them. I have worn them 3-4 days a week for a few weeks now and they are slowly loosening up. Don't plan on buying these and having a go to daily boot for at least a month. Haven't been able to test the waterproofing yet but overall they seem to be good.

Wednesday

CO

Me and my husband are hitting the road in our travel trailer this summer! I wanted something lightweight and not too stiff for our upcoming hiking adventures. So far I have done some hiking on the Ice Age Trail in Madison, WI. Also, I have just worn them when walking my dog on paved bike paths. Ultimately in the months to come I will be putting them to use out west. So far I am very happy with them! The size 11 fit me perfectly. I am wearing liners and lightweight hiking socks with them. They also stay tied and supportive thru my hikes!

Cristi the Casita Traveler

WI

Just bought my third pairs of the Gypsum II boots. The first two pair fit like a glove with little or no break in time. This pair however are tight. I eventually went up half a size and that helped a little but they are still a little too narrow. So I'm going to work on breaking them in and maybe the fit will improve. I just wish they offered them in a wide.

Mark

Pensacola, Fl

I love these boots. I have very wide feet but these fit perfectly and look amazing! These boots can handle a lot too. I use these boots for work (hiking 10 to 15 miles on very rough terrain) and they have shown no signs of giving out anytime soon

Snake Queen

Idaho

Love 'em. I've had spinal and hip surgery and these are very comfortable.

furnaceman

ohio

I haven't had these boots long enough to see how waterproof they are, but I've worn them several times and they were comfortable right out of the box. I haven't hiked in them but have worn them on cold winter days and they've kept my feet warm. I did order 1/2 size up after reading the reviews and they fit perfectly. Very happy with this purchase.

Jo

MA

These boots have the great Keen fit that I love but the drawback for me was when I was hiking on the prairie with them. The cloth part of the boots filled with stickers, grasses and worst of all cactus. I didn't walk through cactus on purpose but didn't see one and several spines stuck through the top of the boot and into my foot. That boot is no longer water proof. I will always buy Keens but won't buy this one again.

Melody

MT

i have to return this pair of shoes. it's great but actually seems to run a whole size smaller than it is. sad face.

amy

CA

On my third pair of the Gems. Enough said. Get your and judge for yourself. Your going to love them!

City Hiker

New York,NY