KEEN Bern Baby Bern Boot - Women's

I bought these boots in black and absolutely love them! We have been all around Europe for months now, and I would choose to wear these over any other shoe so far. They fit in fashionably, are warm enough to keep you from freezing without wool socks, water resistant enough to keep your feet dry in the pouring rain, and are very comfortable to walk in all day (literally). Runs true to size if ordering. I've been able to wear these only with pants that fit close to the ankle. Boot-cut jeans will not fit inside.

I have had mine for a couple of months now and they have worn in very nicely. I was torn between these and the Silverton, because I wanted something kind of rugged but cute at the same time. Ultimately, I liked the overall look of these better - too bad they don't offer the same features of the Silverton with this look. Anyway, they are a nice quality leather. They are water "resistant", and having splashed water on them a few times, I can say they dried with no visible signs of having been wet. I did, however, wear them to a concert and spilled beer all over them which stained the leather... I cleaned them with glycerine soap and a little Murphy's Oil and the stains disappeared.
Someone commented that they were slick - I've worn these on my icy wooden deck and didn't seem to have any trouble.
I get compliments on these every time I wear them. If only they were waterproof, I'd give them 5 stars.
Also, I find they run true to size.

These boots are really cute, but they are definitely more for fashion than trudging around in snow and ice. But that's why I bought them - I have plenty of snow boots, so I wanted something I could wear with tights and a skirt. The tread patten on the sole is kind of slick, so you'd have to be careful on ice. The boot is not lined or waterproof, but is made from thick, full-grain leather. It's fall now, so not super-cold, and my feet are overly hot in the boots just wearing tights.

I was looking at the Bern High Boots, but after measuring my lower leg (and how short it is), I think the High Boots (15.5 inch height) would have hit me painfully behind the knee, while the 13 inch height of these boots is more appropriate for my leg length. Also, it might be a good idea to measure your calves. I found the circumference specs on another website and the specs say these boots are 15.5 inches in circumference. That is an accurate measurement.

As for fit, I normally wear an 8 in Keens and most other shoes, so I ordered an 8 in these. They fit snugly, and there isn't much room for thick socks. After wearing them for a day with tights, I feel like the did stretch a little bit. If you want room for thick socks or orthotics, order at least a 1/2 size larger.

I just got these boots and have not had a chance to wear them for a full day, but they have a great design and the footbed is very comfortable. I have other Keen shoes, and expect that these boots will live up to my expectations of exceptional comfort without a break in period. As for sizing--I wear a 6.5 usually, and, following other reviewer's advice, ordered 1/2 size up. I'm not sure I needed to do that--the fit feels a tad too roomy, but I often use inserts, so I'm not too worried. I also ordered the 7 because I wanted the Purplie color, and it was sold out in 6.5. Like some of the other reviewers, I have muscular calves, and my legs are short, so I appreciate the shorter shaft and larger leg opening, which is just right (the side buckles are real, and can be tightened for those with slimmer legs).

Back to the color--that is probably my only disappointment. I was hoping for something that really had a burnished purple cast to it (which is how the web image looks). That would have been so cool...but the actual boot is not really distinguishable from a dark, dusky brown, though the stitching down the front is definitely purple. Keen designers: next time, go for it and make some boots of leather that is really purple, and I bet Keen fans all around the globe would start a stampede to buy them.

Oh, I gotta add that the turnaround time on the shipping was awesome! I ordered these boots on Tuesday night, requested the standard free shipping, which is supposed to take 7-10 days. I received them in TWO DAYS. Wow. That's impressive.

I just got these boots and have not had a chance to wear them for a full day, but they have a great design and the footbed is very comfortable. I have other Keen shoes, and expect that these boots will live up to my expectations of exceptional comfort without a break in period. As for sizing--I wear a 6.5 usually, and, following other reviewer's advice, ordered 1/2 size up. I'm not sure I needed to do that--the fit feels a tad too roomy, but I often use inserts, so I'm not too worried. I also ordered the 7 because I wanted the Purplie color, and it was sold out in 6.5. Like some of the other reviewers, I have muscular calves, and my legs are short, so I appreciate the shorter shaft and larger leg opening, which is just right (the side buckles are real, and can be tightened for those with slimmer legs).

Back to the color--that is probably my only disappointment. I was hoping for something that really had a burnished purple cast to it (which is how the web image looks). That would have been so cool...but the actual boot is not really distinguishable from a dark, dusky brown, though the stitching down the front is definitely purple. Keen designers: next time, go for it and make some boots of leather that is really purple, and I bet Keen fans all around the globe would start a stampede to buy them.

I was worried that they wouldn't zip over my calves but they did stretch and now fit great! I get lots of compliments on how good they look. Since they are Keens, I expect the same long life out of them that I've had from other Keen shoes. I am disappointed in the fact that they don't have the same great traction all of my other Keens do.

These boots are sick! Comfortable, have a little bit of a heal which I was suprised by, but really like, and fit great. I work in a semiformal atmosphere and these cutties fit right in. They look great with skirts and dresses and the side zipper goes all the way down so it is easy to tuck your jeans in too! Can't go wrong with these boots!

Love these boots! They are super comfortable, relatively light and really look nice. I love that they have a zipper - makes them a lot easier to put on and take off than other boots I own. I would highly recommend getting a pair of your own!

These boots are soooo cute, but they are WAY too small. I ordered a 9, but they felt like an 8!

I had to return them because my calves are too small.

If you want these to wear over jeans, and you have small calves, they would probably work. I wanted them to wear with casual skirts, so they couldn't work for me.

Major bummer though, because they are super cute and very comfortable.

I just got these boots. I first got the Bern boots, but returned them because I didn't like the fur lining. That is the only difference between these boots and the bern boots.

These fit a little small. I am a 6.5 in regular sizes and I ordered a seven. These are very comfortable and the calf fits relatively snugly. I can fit them over pants and they don't look to loose when worn with just a skirt. They are very comfortable, my favorite fall boots!