-WaterproofingFor those who are concerned about these boots being waterproof, Although Gortex technology will repel water coming into the boot, I highly recommend a third-party wax to be applied over the top. I waxed them with 3 layers, leaving around an hour in between coats for it to set. the colour of the suede will darken and they have more of a glossy finish, which I prefer. I put the boots through their paces after this and my feet were bone dry up to ankle level.- Size AccuracyI am a UK size 9. My feet are narrow and I found that 9.5 was a good size for me. They fit well and had some extra space for thick socks if needed. So for me, going a half a size larger worked out great.- Comfort and practicalityThe sole of the shoe is slightly curved, making for good walking and hiking through difficult terrain.The boots felt secure once tied properly and I didn't need to adjust them during my hike. They are very lightweight and so I felt like I could manoeuvre faster with less effort compared to other waterproof boots.- Durability/value for moneyI will return to this review later to comment on the durability over the course of the winter period. Overall I am happy with the boots.