Weather was cooperative enough to give new gear a shot on our 46mi loop of canoeing with dozens of portages. Waterproofing held, there was zero seepage from mud or sand, and no bite-through from thorns/sticks/ mosquitoes/ etc. They didn't slide down or bunch anywhere, so despite being a bit large for my feet I didn't develop any blistering or discomfort. They will swamp if you go over the top cuff, and though it can easily be poured out without even removing them, I'd recommend a second pair…

A size small is a tad bit big for my women’s size 7 foot but when I wear a sock underneath, it fits a little better. I do wish they had a size extra small for women who do not wear a size 8 or above. That aside, they perform really well and keep all of the water out of my foot and leg due to the knee-high length. I wore them hiking on a damp/rainy PNW day and while my foot did get a little sweaty during the 2 mile hike, my foot stayed dry even though my hiking shoe got wet when I slipped off a…