OluKai

Malua Hulu

Women's

I typically wear a women's size 9, medium width (I wear women's size 10 medium in Brooks running shoes ). My longest foot measures exactly ten inches in length. I always wear a size 9 in OluKai sandals. I ordered the OluKai Malua Hulu short boot because it is lined with warm wooly sheepskin and because it is waterproof. I though this short boot would be warm and cozy and dry during coastal California winters. The boot was a bit difficult to get on my feet. Perhaps I have a high instep? The elastic on the sides of the boot helped somewhat, but it took some work to get the boots on over my arches -- it wasn't an easy slip on fit. The size 9 boot was long enough for each of my feet, and the width was fine, not too narrow or too wide. I tried them on with thin wool socks (unpadded) and there was still plenty of room inside the shoe (but it would have been even more difficult to get this boot on my feet if I had worn medium thickness wool socks). But, there was one serious problem: the top front edge of the boot, near the ankle (the front upper part where the sheep's wool shows), pushed into the front part of my upper foot/ankle and was very uncomfortable. I walked about 40 feet across my living room and back again and it was obvious that this part of the boot was not going to get softer with time. With each step, the top edge of the boot dug into my foot. So, I sent the boots back. Also, on the inside of one boot, it felt like the sheepskin was stitched together from the toe of the shoe up to the top of the arch area. I couldn't feel this stitching while the boot was on my foot, but I could feel it under my fingers inside of the boot. I'm not sure that this detail is important. The boot is beautiful, but wasn't a good fit for my feet.

Olukai makes awesome footwear. The arch support makes walking a dream. The materials and craftsmanship are top quality. Will love wearing these during the cooler weather as the will keep my feet toasty warm. Highly recommend.

Love them. Comfortable , warm , and cute. I vary from 7 to 7.5 on shoes. Had to return the 7.5 and get the 7. They fit perfect

The right bootie felt way looser/wider than the left so sadly I am returning. Perhaps the result of someone trying them on?? Would have kept them otherwise.