bogs outdoor boots womens b puffy mid 9" waterproof 10 black 72241

I like the design of these boots, but I had a lot of trouble getting my feet in them. I wear a 9.5, and first tried a size 9 but I could not get my foot in that boot at all. My foot could not make it around the bend from the boot shaft to the foot bed. I returned those (very easy return), and ordered a size 10. I was able to get my foot in the boot, but it really took a lot of pulling with both of my hands. I think this was due to the less structures style of the boot, I was really wishing I had a long shoehorn. The boots are made to be relaxed, without a lot of ankle support. I wish there was a loop on the back of the boot to help pull them on. I have not worn them outside in the ice and snow yet because I have not decided if I will keep them yet. I think that a boot that I can slip on without my hands (like my beloved Classic Mids) will serve me better. I am thinking it through because I do like the tread and foot bed of these boots. The color is nice too.

I work outside for part of the winter and find these boots comfy and warm....once I get them on. It takes me about 10 minutes to pull them on my feet and by that time I'm out of energy and breath. I wish they had a wider shaft and handles to pull them on with.