Cole Haan Women's Camea Water Proof Combat Boot

Absolutely beautifully sewn boots with nice leather. The insole is nice & supportive, too. The 8 1/2 fit as 8 1/2 boots should. They were, like so many other combat boots this season, just too big & heavy for me. The sole is 3/4" thick, a bit chunky for walking around Europe on cobblestone streets, and the heel measures 1 3/4" on the exterior of the boot. My old boots have a 1/2" sole and that is just the right thickness. The boot comes up higher on the ankle, too, so it will be hotter to wear, trapping more heat, in the spring & fall. It also has those darn zippers, adding more bulk down the side. I guess people can't be bothered to tie shoes anymore? I prefer boots that just cover the ankle joints. The biggest issue is how heavy these boots are. One boot weighs 16.8 ounces (a little over 1 lb) or 475 grams. My old boots weighed 12.7 ounces or 360 grams. These are sturdy & well made boots, so if you're looking for a little of this year's (in my opinion unfortunate) chunky boot style without the 1" or 1 1/4" inflexible "tripper" sole, these might be for you. If you are like me & like supportive boots with rounded toes & good traction, without the thick soled, higher-than-ankle work boot look, especially in a size 8, you're out of luck this year!

While very cute, I had to return these boots as they were very narrow and the leather was too stiff to “break them in”. I bought a different brand (same size) and am very happy with them. If you have narrow feet I’m sure these would be fine, but they are definitely not a medium width.

Combat boot without the chunk, leather is supple & easy to clean. Purchased the ivory as well

Despite the negative reviews, I took a chance and ordered the black version of these boots. I got genuine Cole Haans and like all of their shoes, found them incredibly well-fitting and comfortable. CH is one of the few shoe manufacturers who routinely offers half-sizes above 10. Pricing was great too compared to other newer companies riding the social media wave. Highly recommend.

It took me weeks to find the waterproof boots I needed for a good price. I wore these the entire time on my trip to Scotland and they held up well. They also matched my outfits beautifully! It took a litte breaking in but I walked a handful of miles in these everyday so they broke in fast. I do wish they had softer insoles, but I can just add some in. It rained everyday there so the waterproof aspect did well! These with a combination of wool socks kept my feet warm and dry. They do scuff easy if you aren't careful though. Other than that, love these boots.

The size is bigger than others

Runs true to size and are very comfortable. I ordered other brands and ended up keeping these because they were the most comfortable and the best value for the money.

I love Cole Hahn shoes. They are comfortable and well crafted. I love the style. Yes I would buy Cole Hahn again.