Wow these shoes are amazing! Conveniently right out of the box. Looks really good and is very easy to put on and tighten. I have navy blue cougars and the color looks sharp. Perfect tightness. To loosen, perform a partial turn in the opposite direction to tightening. Order one size smaller than usual. Highly recommended. A friend got the gray shoes and he loves them too. I would say they are waterproof. Also very easy. Hope that helps.