I went trekking 2 times after buying the boots. It was perfect. They're really a good mix of bare foot style and classic trekking boots.

A wet and windy Bodmin Moor was the location for the first hike with my new Rediscovers. I had worn them for a couple of weeks previously, to wear them in and get used to the fit. I like the wide toe box and the advise of sizing down from your regular size was true for me. The boot has good ankle support and I like the lacing system. I am however disappointed to report I did not find them ‘waterproof’, I had water ingress within two miles, and both boots were absolutely soaked by the end of my 8 mile hike. At no point did I go into water over my ankles and I was wearing goretex over trou, so the boots let the water in….they are not waterproof as advertised. The soles were good for grip on the wet track and grass, but they did slip a few times on rock and scree, despite being slippy, they had good dexterity. Throughout my hike and despite the boots being wet, they were comfortable and supportive, so for this reason I give them a five out of ten. I judge them suitable for day walks in dry conditions, I wouldn’t wear them on multi day events or in any wet conditions. I’m disappointed, the Rediscover are advertised as being waterproof, I found them the opposite, and for the cost of them, I’d expect them to perform as advertised.

Great support. Great quality.

Got my Rediscover trailer shoes and very happy with them.Wear a size 9 USA and followed their advice and went with size 8,great fit and plenty of room for the toes and shipping was faster than expected.Great product.

Style: I loved the look of these before I bought them and close up they don’t disappoint - will be swapping the laces to the orange.

Quality: Yup they’re expensive but they are rock solid. You can see a lot of time has gone into these. You can see from one of the pictures that they pass the conductivity test. Not sure about long walks or the waterproofing yet.

Fit: I’m usually a size 8 occasionally 8.5 for hiking boots. Went with a 7 for these after trying the size guide. Out of the box they are the same size as my ZAQQ or Xero shoes boots size 8. Initially, I was disappointed when I tried to put them on though - it was tough to get my foot in (two hands and a couple of minutes later). Once in they felt a little tight. Should I have got a size 8 I thought? Is the entrance too small? It turns out no. I’ve been wearing them around the house and taking the boots on and off occasionally. Already, after a couple of hours, the boots are loosening up and I can easily get them on with one hand and when standing push my foot into the boot to get it on. I expect this to continue and get better. Maybe the initial tightness is a sign of how well they’re made and how new they are. So my advice is to be a little patient. To Bahe - maybe half sizes would be good 👍