Tips on Buying Hunter rain boots - The Hunter Short Boot in Original or High Gloss

The Hunter Short Boot is a unique 3/4 length rubber rain boot with a low 1" calendered heel.  Like the rest of the Hunters rain boot family, the short rain boot has orthopaedic arch support and multiple layers of cushioning for ultimate in rain boot  comfort.  There is also a knitted nylon liner for rapid drying.  

The Short Hunter Wellies have a comfortable 10" shaft, and 14½" adjustable calf circumference.  The short shaft helps avoid wide calved issues.  And for those ladies buying Hunter rain boots who are short, the proportion of the short rain boots seems favorable.

Glossy Red Hunter Short Boot

Summary of Customer Reviews 

Pros

• Keep feet dry and warm
• Hunter short boot is perfect height, short ladies say the Hunter original rain boot "looked too awkward"
• These fit better than the Hunter Original rain boot that were too tight on the calf
• The Hunter short boot eliminates potential problems with fitting wide calves
• There's enough extra calf room to be comfortable
• Fit is comfortable and the rubber is sturdy and soft

Cons

• The short Hunter wellies don't have the matching liners that look like inner boot socks
• They fit big - order true to size if you like them large, order a size down if you like them snug
• Not glossy more matte and scuffed up looking
• Short rain boot bulkier then expected

Tips on buying the Hunter Short Boot
 
The short rain boot is  popular for petite women where the overall proportion was nicer.

If you have wide calves and want the a narrow original orthopedic last, the Hunter Short Boot may be the rubber rain boot for you.  If you have a wide foot and ankle, the Hunter Huntress boot may be better.