MagnumUnisex Viper Pro 8.0 Leather WaterproofWork Boots

These are the most comfortable footwear I own! I can wear these all day whilst out on patrol or training! The soles are really padded you feel almost like you're walking on air! They are sturdy boots with great grip in almost all terrain (haven't tried in snow....yet).They keep your feet warm, dry and comfortable all day! Sturdy ankle support and toe protection. I have to admit I was expecting them to be heavy and a little clumpy... totally the opposite, at times I forget I'm wearing them, they are such a snug fit and weigh so little, the weigh less than my trainers! Build quality is fantastic, no fraying, no peeling, no scuffing!I would 100% recommend this product! For the price point too, you NEED to buy some of these right now!

Update Feb 2024: Relaced them and adjusted the tongue of the boot, rubbing issue resolved.The boots arrived a day earlier than expected and no problems with courier delivery.I've had several different types of Magnum boots over the past 20+ years, this is my second pair of this model.Bought as a replacement for my previous pair which, after two years of being worn for 12-16 hours a day, doing a job where I'm constantly on my feet moving equipment, had developed splits at the soles and tears in the fabric at the rear (see attached photos). I'd generally expect to get 3 years out of a pair of Magnum boots, but my current circumstances account for that.Comfy straight out the box, I hadn't realised how badly worn my others were until I put the new ones on and walked to work. I bought some inserts for the old pair, but after a week in these boots I don't think it's necessary.The only issue I did notice with this pair is that I had to adjust tongue position and slack off the laces midway down, to stop it digging into the bridge of my foot near the ankle. Will see how it goes, but I expect that will resolve itself after a week or so of wear.I've always liked the support around the ankles and the toe protection that Magnum's offer, they've saved my feet more than a few times. I tend to wear for work and day to day, they're smart enough to go out in (I even wore my old pair with a suit to a wedding and no one noticed).Will update if my opinion changes.

Initially I read the reviews for these stating that you should get a size bigger than you'd normally wear, but as well as work boots, I'll be using these to hike the West Highland Way in summer and walking 96 miles in boots that are too big can be just as uncomfortable as too small. So being a size 10 UK, I ordered a size 10 UK.What I'll say about these particular magnums is that unlike any others I've ever had, they've taken some breaking in. They are an absolute dead on, size 10 and a pretty narrow one at that. So, a week of pain and unpleasant pinching later, after trying ramming them full of damp towels, jamming big rolls of packing tape into the toe box and heating them with a hair dryer whilst wearing them done up really tight, (which up until this point worked best), I finally decided to seek professional help. Timpsons couldn't assist by stretching as they didn't have a boot stretcher, just one for shoes, but what they did have was their own brand stretching spray. The guy at Timpsons said absolutely lather the inside of the boots with the spray, put on an extra pair of thick socks and do them up really tight and the boots will mold to your feet. Well I can report that finally, after much discomfort I now have a perfectly fitting pair of boots, which are as promised waterproof. Don't know why magnum made these boots unusually tight but at least they now fit. My advice is if you're going to buy your actual size try them on and if at all tight, hit them with the stretching spray and maybe a boot stretcher straight away, don't spend a week in pain like I did.

I'm always wary about buying clothes and boots/shoes online because, almost always, one must always try before you buy.I was very impressed with how the boots fit perfectly as per the measurement guide.Admittedly, as with all boots, they take a little time to wear-in, but that is normal.Overall, the boots are well made, lightweight, comfy, durable, waterproof to the height of the under-lace tongue, and do exactly what they say they will in the product description.A highly recommended product.

I bought these boots for work, as I need something that is comfortable and waterproof. My workplace has lots of unavoidable puddles, and they have yet to let any water in. The fit was ever so slightly tight when I first received them, which seems to be a common theme reading the reviews, so it did take a while to break them in. I luckily didn't have to resort to using a stretching spray or hairdryer, but those first few wears were quite challenging to get through. Once they are broken in, they are exceedingly comfortable and make a 14 hour shift tolerable.One thing I have noticed is that they tend to squeak slightly, so if you are in the military or law enforcement, they might give away your position. That said, I have only noticed this in extremely quiet places (i.e. home) so if there is ambient noise, you're unlikely to be heard.These boots are made with a panel at the back so that you can drive in them without distorting the leather. I can confirm that this is useful, and, even with long drives, remain comfortable.Edit: August 2020. My boots have finally lost their waterproofness, probably due to the leather being scuffed irreparably. These boots have seen some stuff over the 2 and a bit years, and they have served me well. I will probably buy another pair.

Wouldn't buy anything else

Not waterproof at all riding on motorbike for half an hour feet soaking wet and swimming in water. Worn magnums for years at work and very comfortable but these are not waterproof on a bike in heavy rain