This pair of boots is not heavy. It feels like well-made boots.Got size 7 for my 13 year old son as he wears size 6.5 shoes. They fit just right with some rooms.He walked in the rain one day and his feet didn’t get wet. Pretty good waterproof. He said the boots are comfortable and cushioning. He has been wearing them to go on a few hiking trips and the boots are still like new.