Dunham Men's Cloud Mid-Cut Waterproof Boot

I am 215 lbs with hard to fit feet (13 4E) and I love hiking. An injury to my lower leg left me with permanent nerve damage and a challenge to find orthotics and footwear for the past 40 years or so. These boots are amazing in fit and quality. I purchased a pair in May of 2017 and tested them out around town. These are the kind of shoes that when you slip your foot into for the first time you know right away that they are "the ones". Subsequent hikes in the Oregon and Washington Cascades gave me the confidence to take them on treks in the Alps and Himalayas. Carried a twenty pound pack on steep up and downhills are no problem. No blisters ever. The insoles that they came with slip out and I can use my custom orthotics instead. The lacing is quick and logical and allows one to adjust tension for up or down hill. I wear merino wool socks with a thin liner over. A sock company in New England makes the best socks on the planet. Good match for these boots. With several hundred miles of trails on these there is no sign of any wear or degradation. The soles are not overly aggressive but provide excellent grip on rock and dry trails. The tread does not hold dirt or mud and self cleans. On very muddy or slippery trails one may want a boot with more lugs. The waterproofness worked for awhile stepping through water several inches deep but eventually this feature broke down slightly as can be expected with the abuse I gave these on the trails. They are also very good looking and can be worn around town. I really appreciate shoe makers who cater to the ends of the bell curve on foot size. Have been a New Balance fan for years for this reason. Also own New Balance 990 V4. Fantastic shoe that I will review as well. One other thing. I found out that boot laces become imbedded with grime which causes friction through the lace lugs making it difficult to adjust the lace tension. A new pair of laces for about two dollars in a shop in Kathmandu was like having a new set of tires. I washed the old pair and kept them in my pack as a spare.All in all would definitely buy another pair but I don't think I can wear these out.

This is my 3rd pair of Dunham boots. They are comfortable, fit my extra wide flat feet perfectly, and are durable.

I like these shoes. They are right on size-wise and appear to be well-constructed. They are warmer than most types of shoes like this that I have tried. The color is great. The speed lacing is great. They are comfortable right out of the box.The only thing I don't love is the tread. It is very aggressive (?) - it has a rough tread that loves to load up on mud. The mud stays in there until you scrape it out. Once the mud fills in the tread the traction is severely impaired. This is a problem with a lot of hiking boots or shoes. If only someone could make a self-cleaning tread then we'd have a definite 5 star shoe.

Living in Japan, I have had trouble finding a size 10 4E width shoe. The Dunham Cloud Mid-cut boot has fit well right from the start. I've owned it for a year of walking on mostly hard surfaced roads and it shows minimal wear. It has held up well and stayed supportive and comfortable.

I can't say enough about how much I love these shoes. I purchased them locally after seeing reviews of both these and the New Balance country walkers, because I was worried about sizing issues. I am a very difficult fit with 7.5 4E feet, orthotics, high instep and more. I have never had a pair of walking or cold weather boots that I could wear comfortably for more than a few hours. If it wasn't the rubbing below my little toe, it was irritating my ankle or hurting my instep. I bought these shoes yesterday morning and haven't taken them off yet except, reluctantly, to get in bed. They are incredibly comfortable. The only adjustment I made was substituting a flat white Dr. Scholl's insole for the one provided. I hadn't bought Dunhams in a while because of fit problems.The sizing is right, maybe a drop short, but they quickly started to conform to my foot, after some sole flexing, and feel great. Nice wide foot box. The laces are very adjustable and the ankle height is perfect. They keep my feet nice and warm on these winter days and the bottom looks to be completely waterproof, but no tests to this point. Best of all, these shoes are very good looking, a benefit that usually does not come in my size.Tomorrow, I am throwing out the several pair of my "3 hour max" shoes and boots. These are my new favorites and I am grateful to Dunham for providing me with style, fit and protection all in one shoe.THREE WEEK UPDATE: I have now had these boots for 3 weeks of a bad NY winter. At one point, I wore them for 10 out of 11 days. So here is an update. They are still the most comfortable boots I have ever owned and I love them. Several people have commented on how good looking they are. When does that happen to me? However you should know two things. First, my feet still get cold on the really cold days, but never wet. That's a good thing. Second, is that they still are a bit short, but that hasn't affected my overall comfort. My big toe sometimes touches the top, and I might consider a bigger size that would accommodate thicker socks too. But my fear is that I'll get that wrong size rubbing next to my little toe that I always seem to get when I size up. So, I'm sticking with these and very happy.ONE YEAR UPDATE: As we moved into a new season, I decided to bite the bullet and try a larger size. Good choice. These fit just as well and are a bit longer. I am very happy, and confident that I will have these for several seasons.

My first pair held up very well after about 8 years of hard use... even washed them in the washing machine a couple of times... always kept my feet warm and dry... very comfortable... perfect light boots for the pacific northwest.

Dunham boots are great for people with feet and high insteps. They’re not easy to find so it’s great to have them available online

I have been wearing these boots for over 10 years, and recently purchased a replacement pair from Amazon. Great price, great fit and delivered right to my door!

They give good traction and comfort during my long and fast-paced walks.

The quality of this shoe is on par or better than most of the major hiking shoe brands on the shelf. I can see why other reviewers say this shoe has lasted a long time - it makes a big difference if the shoe fits properly and is comfortable. Given the comfort and weight of this shoe, it's probably my favorite for most kinds of trekking.

It is comfortable but it started to squeak within a week when walking after just a few wear. It looks like the sole is not properly glued to the main shoe. Really disappointing. Is there a way I can get this fix?