Review on Merrell Hilltop Quick Close Hiking Boys' Shoes: Efficient Footwear for Outdoor Adventures by Kenny Sanchez

I bought them because the description said they were waterproof. I didn't want to wear them in a creek or river but I was expecting more water protection as I work in a grooming salon where we bathe dogs. Although we work in a humid environment, this is not always in the bathing area and can be compared to 'a little rain' as the amount of water gets on our feet when bathing the dogs. By the end of my first shift in them, having bathed 2 dogs that day, my feet were soaking wet (I could ring my socks) and my heels were so chafed they were bleeding from the ankle cuff being so scratchy and hard. . I would like to point out that I have another pair of Merrell hiking shoes and they are so soft and comfortable which is why I chose them for work. How wrong I was and I can't stress enough that I would definitely not recommend them for delicate baby feet as they are also quite heavy and there is no water protection if you get caught in the rain.