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crocs Women's Freesail Shorty Rainboot, Black, 8 M US
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- crocs Women's Freesail Shorty Rainboot, Black, 8 M US
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Top positive review
My new favorite boots!!!!
April 12, 2017
I just received them, but I have 2 other pairs and they are awesome!! My new favorite boots. I have the black, blue and now the berry. I hope the yellow ones are available when my birthday comes around. I will buy them. Wish there were more colors.
The weird thing is that I usually wear a 61/2 to a 7/12 but these are a 6 and they fit perfectly with lots of space to move my toes. I purchased a 7 and they were too big. So I returned them and got the size 6. Hope this helps.
The weird thing is that I usually wear a 61/2 to a 7/12 but these are a 6 and they fit perfectly with lots of space to move my toes. I purchased a 7 and they were too big. So I returned them and got the size 6. Hope this helps.
89 people found this helpful
Top critical review
Cute and Super Duper Light, but Like Wearing Buckets
August 10, 2018
The good:
- These are the LIGHTEST WEIGHT RAIN BOOT YOU CAN FIND. Seriously, these things weigh nothing. I looked FOREVER (and I mean forever) for travel rain boots, and these were PERFECT. (In a backpack, every ounce counts.) Most rain boots are made of rubber or PVC, and this is made of the secret Crocs material ...whatever that is.
- They don't have unnecessary frills like buckles, polka-dots, logos, etc. I can't stand that. Instead, they have a clean, simple silhouette with nice, well-designed curves.
- They have a round, ample toe-box -- which I find more aesthetic than the basic (yawn) toe-cut, and it is healthier for your foot.
- The material is somewhat cushy under your foot. Similar to a very firm foam?
The bad:
- There is no lining and no in-sole. It is all made out of the same material. With no interfacing, (combined with the fact that the boot is not super flexible,) I can imagine it causes rubbing over time. It wouldn't provide any warmth in cooler weather, either.
- It was like wearing two OVERSIZED BUCKETS!! I ordered a half size up thinking I could add an insole (and as I am a half size, and they did not come in my size), and the boots SWALLOWED ME. The shaft / foot opening circumference is 13" -- which might be fine if you have very large calves. If you have medium to skinny legs, however, the opening is huuuuge, and it would collect rain. It looked like I was wearing two giant black marshmallows stuck on two toothpicks. It wasn't comfy. Nor cute. And it wouldn't keep rain out.
Sadly, I had to return them.
Note: CROCS, IF YOU'RE LISTENING -- can you make these with a smaller circumference and / or with an adjustable foot opening? Not everyone has the same calf width. And no one makes rain boots as light weight as you!! I'll add my own insole, if need be.
- These are the LIGHTEST WEIGHT RAIN BOOT YOU CAN FIND. Seriously, these things weigh nothing. I looked FOREVER (and I mean forever) for travel rain boots, and these were PERFECT. (In a backpack, every ounce counts.) Most rain boots are made of rubber or PVC, and this is made of the secret Crocs material ...whatever that is.
- They don't have unnecessary frills like buckles, polka-dots, logos, etc. I can't stand that. Instead, they have a clean, simple silhouette with nice, well-designed curves.
- They have a round, ample toe-box -- which I find more aesthetic than the basic (yawn) toe-cut, and it is healthier for your foot.
- The material is somewhat cushy under your foot. Similar to a very firm foam?
The bad:
- There is no lining and no in-sole. It is all made out of the same material. With no interfacing, (combined with the fact that the boot is not super flexible,) I can imagine it causes rubbing over time. It wouldn't provide any warmth in cooler weather, either.
- It was like wearing two OVERSIZED BUCKETS!! I ordered a half size up thinking I could add an insole (and as I am a half size, and they did not come in my size), and the boots SWALLOWED ME. The shaft / foot opening circumference is 13" -- which might be fine if you have very large calves. If you have medium to skinny legs, however, the opening is huuuuge, and it would collect rain. It looked like I was wearing two giant black marshmallows stuck on two toothpicks. It wasn't comfy. Nor cute. And it wouldn't keep rain out.
Sadly, I had to return them.
Note: CROCS, IF YOU'RE LISTENING -- can you make these with a smaller circumference and / or with an adjustable foot opening? Not everyone has the same calf width. And no one makes rain boots as light weight as you!! I'll add my own insole, if need be.
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July 13, 2017
So everyone was saying to size down. I ordered an 8 when I normally get a 9 in rain boots.. they fit exact but some people say they mold to your foot so I'll wait to see.. feels soft and supportive. if you have wide feet they maybe a bit smug for you.. also they sit jus about where my calves begin ..
December 7, 2017
Really cute boots. I'm a 7 1/2 and the 8's fit comfy. I had ordered the 7's, but they were slightly snug across the top of the foot (towards the ankle) and the ankles were a little snug too. It felt like they would rub a bit. So the 8's felt "Ahhhh". They are a little roomier, but not too much. I really prefer thicker, higher socks with them (for a little less foot movement in the boot), though the regular crew socks I wear with them are comfortable. They're especially cute with a skirt at least few inches above the whole boot. The bows have a cute shoe-lacey look. These are comfortable all day. I saw a reviewer said they were wide, and would let too much rain in. That's possible. I haven't worn them while raining, only after. I really needed "wet" shoes. Anyway, I'll update my review later on that.
November 30, 2017
It rains a lot here in Oregon and these boots have held up great. I got these boots in a size 8 and they fit great. I have their Classic clogs in a women's 9, and their CitiLane clogs in a women's 8. I find the traction of the shoes to be excellent because I don't slip at all when I'm walking indoors on tile/wood floors after coming in from the rain. I can wear these boots for several hours because they're very comfortable and lightweight. It doesn't feel like I'm wearing any shoes at all! I enjoy the roomy fit because that means I can double-up on socks on the super cold days. The only downside about these boots are the openings because the circumference is a little big. Although it makes it super easy to slip on and off (I can put these boots on without using my hands, literally just slide my feet in and out), sometimes a little bit of rain can get in the boots but it doesn't bother me and it rarely happens, too. Overall, I would definitely recommend these boots to whoever's looking for comfortable, shorter, rain boots.
For reference, here are a few common shoes I own and the size I got them in (sizes are in US Women's):
Vans, 8.5
Converse, 8
Adidas, 8.5
Sperry's, 8.5
TOMS, 7.5 (but probably could have gone with an 8)
For reference, here are a few common shoes I own and the size I got them in (sizes are in US Women's):
Vans, 8.5
Converse, 8
Adidas, 8.5
Sperry's, 8.5
TOMS, 7.5 (but probably could have gone with an 8)
October 10, 2018
They leak water through top seam, not waterproof!! Worn a couple of times to walk through our field and my feet were soaked from the top seam leaking.
May 8, 2017
not for me - usually in boots i wear a 9, shoes an 8.5. other crocs shoes (btw, I LOVE crocs in general), bc of their freaky sizing, i usually order an 8. i ordered these in an 8 and they were huge on me, i did a test walk in them and they were falling off my foot...but they still rubbed the sides of my ankles and hurt upon trying them on, so i will be returning and not ordering another size.
April 29, 2019
These are so cute and perfect for the wet winter we had in Northern California. I have a wide foot and wide calves so the full size to-the-knee boots were definitely out for me. I ended up returning because the top of the boot was so inflexible that it cut into my shin. I thought if I wore socks, that might alleviate the issue but it did not. I think I cried a little when having to return because they are so cute.
September 4, 2019
The opening around the low calf is really wide and serves as a catch for water (if raining or using hose) and our use was for farm work and this wide opening works like a funnel for straw and pine shavings to get in too easily. I’ll need to spend more money for muck boots. No insole, but arch support Crocs are known for is good. I did like that these were light weight, though!
August 31, 2017
Great for working in the garden and for walking about in the rain/mud season of the PNW. They remind me of clogs/mules where your foot slides around in the a little.
January 26, 2018
Exactly what i was looking for. I am an average girl with very athletic calves, so its hard for me to find rain boots that fit over my calve. These come over your ankle NOT over your calf. The tie at the top is purely decorative, serves no purpose whats so ever.
December 6, 2019
I love these for work, I'm a pet groomer and get soaked daily. I went one size bigger than my usual size and they fit well with just enough wiggle room for swelling of feet and ankles. They a very easy to hose off after a hairy or poopy mess too. They don't breathe much so your feet will sweat but your feet also stay warm in the colder weather.
