Chooka Women's Buffalo Rain Boot

 (10 customer reviews)

Adorable Boot. I wear an 8.5 and the nines were snug across the top of the foot. However, after 3 wears I noticed that the sole started stripping away on the inside, but that's expected with most boots. However, by the 8th wear, I noticed a HUGE hole in the arch. There was a flap of rubber about an inch wide and an inch tall that I noticed only because my foot got wet in the snow. Then, on the tenth wear, the glue that keeps this boot together in the back gave way near my calf. I suspect that this particular no-shine rain boot material is the culprit. I'm sad about my first experience with Chooka because I've heard that they are a top choice. I never saw anyone on the street with my style and I loved them so much. But if they fall apart, it doesn't matter how cute I think they are. Rain Boot Epic Fail. Next time, I'm buying a boot that is a solid piece of rubber without seams all over to ensure that they aren't just glued together and will fall apart. *sigh*

I chose these boots for their cute pattern and for the fact that I knew Chooka was a good brand, they lived up to both! The red is a little brighter than the image but it looks really good. I usually wear between a seven and an eight and have average width feet. I bought a seven after experiencing loose rainboots in the past, and they fit like a glove. I like the feeling, but if you want room for thick socks or toe wiggling, go with the higher of your size range. They are really well constructed and don't let any rain in. I even slogged through a pond and they withstood it :)

These boots are very cute, and I love the way the red looks with jeans. They also fit pretty true to size. I normally wear a 9, and the 9's fit really well. There's a little extra room but an 8 would definitely be too small. I did get some blisters until I figured out the best way to tuck in my jeans, so if you're not used to anything but sneakers, they take some adjusting to.

Only problem, though, is that I had them less than a month when one of them started leaking. I found a very obvious spot near the front where the top is peeling away from the sole--not visibly, but I can definitely fit my fingers inside and water gets in if I step in a puddle that's too deep. I'm keeping them and may try to glue them back together, but if you live somewhere that gets really deep puddles, it may be worth investing in much sturdier boots, even if they're more expensive. Otherwise, not bad for the price.