I only wear minimalist shoes and I own many brands of them. I normally wear a 9 1/2 and I bought an 11 from reading the reviews, which fits great. My feet have also stayed dry on rainy days. I bought this in December; exactly two months ago. The back stitching of the left boot above the heel is now coming out. It may not effect the functionality of the boot but I will soon find out. It is very discouraging to spend so much more on shoes that are good for you and have them start to unravel after two months. Maybe it is just my pair? I am not sure, but I thought I would share. Besides the stitching issue the boots art great and my body enjoys them.