Forsake Women's Lucie Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Lightweight Outdoor Sneaker Boots for Trail Running, Walking & Travel - All-Weather Comfort & Support

First, like most hiking boots, I needed half a size up (I wear a 6.5 in most casual shoes but a 7 with these). That gives me room for thick socks, but I can wear thinner socks too since the laces allow for adjustment.I saw someone wearing this brand some months ago and loved the low heel. I am not a true minimalist-footwear person, but I try to wear shoes that don’t have much of a drop from heel to toe, and most hiking shoes have clunky heels, which make me feel so unstable when I’m walking downhill. And that style is just heavy and ugly IMO. These do not have that at all. I also don’t lace them up all the way, so my ankle can move more freely. I feel like I’m wearing a shoe more than a boot, and that’s exactly what I wanted.I live in the Pacific Northwest, so several months of the year, it’s just kind of wet outside. I wear these boots on neighborhood walks and short forest hikes with my son. I can walk through puddles and along the shore and through snow with no problems; they do seem to be waterproof as advertised. They aren’t particularly warm, which I appreciate because they’re all-season, so I’ll get more use out of them. They also aren’t cushioned, so longer walks on pavement aren’t super comfortable. Again, that doesn’t bother me, but it might be something to consider.I bought the burgundy color, although I’d say it’s more brown than burgundy. I’d have preferred them to be a little more red, but they were at a discounted price, so no complaints really.Overall, if you’re looking for something that’ll protect you from the elements on an everyday basis without the bulk of heavy-duty hiking boots, these are excellent.