Cadet

I love the full-size boots but these are more practical. I found I had to downsize from the original because these have no ankle support and are more of a loose chelsea boot. This fit will absolutely help those who have larger ankles or lower calves that the full zip boot may have hindered. The smaller size I chose doesn’t make them stable in the ankle but the shorter length helps some. Otherwise the toe box and width sizes are the same. I still give the product a 5 star and these are closer to my normal size if i was just visiting this style for the first time.

I love the full-size boots but these are more practical. I found I had to downsize from the original because these have no ankle support and are more of a loose chelsea boot. This fit will absolutely help those who have larger ankles or lower calves that the full zip boot may have hindered. The smaller size I chose doesn’t make them stable in the ankle but the shorter length helps some. Otherwise the toe box and width sizes are the same. I still give the product a 5 star and these are closer to my normal size if i was just visiting this style for the first time.

My feet are long, but not wide. I typically wear a women's 12M shoe and either a 10 or 10.5 in men's sizing. I pre-ordered these boots and took the advice to size up from a W12/M10 to a W13/M11. They fit me perfectly and I love them with all my nerdy heart. :) I will definitely wear them the next time I go to a con, and probably for other things, too. (They definitely need to be worn with thin socks, though.) I am glad that I opted for the low Cadet version instead of the tall Starfleet version, though. My calves are kinda thick and one of them is a full inch larger in circumference than the other, so I think I would have been woefully disappointed if I'd ordered the tall ones.

My feet are long, but not wide. I typically wear a women's 12M shoe and either a 10 or 10.5 in men's sizing. I pre-ordered these boots and took the advice to size up from a W12/M10 to a W13/M11. They fit me perfectly and I love them with all my nerdy heart. :) I will definitely wear them the next time I go to a con, and probably for other things, too. (They definitely need to be worn with thin socks, though.) I am glad that I opted for the low Cadet version instead of the tall Starfleet version, though. My calves are kinda thick and one of them is a full inch larger in circumference than the other, so I think I would have been woefully disappointed if I'd ordered the tall ones.

These are perfect.

These are perfect.

I have learned my lesson concerning advance ordering. Do not know where the information was that an advance order can not be returned, however trying to make the most of a bad fit, a great Fluevog manager attempted to stretch the spot at the ankle that was sending pains up my leg. Unfortunately the plastic piece that is just under the ankle will not stretch so it continues to cause discomfort. So for me the ankle boot is a no.

I have learned my lesson concerning advance ordering. Do not know where the information was that an advance order can not be returned, however trying to make the most of a bad fit, a great Fluevog manager attempted to stretch the spot at the ankle that was sending pains up my leg. Unfortunately the plastic piece that is just under the ankle will not stretch so it continues to cause discomfort. So for me the ankle boot is a no.

Having been a fan of Trek since 1970 it was amazing to buy the Starfleet boot but they are not necessarily practical… These however have the same amazing comfort and quality. They are so cool looking and fun and a secret shout out to my second fave show! (It can’t beat Dr Who). Special shoutout to the Melbourne store who send these out. The care in the packaging and personal notes in the box make the purchase extra special. Thank you Nat and Kat!

Having been a fan of Trek since 1970 it was amazing to buy the Starfleet boot but they are not necessarily practical… These however have the same amazing comfort and quality. They are so cool looking and fun and a secret shout out to my second fave show! (It can’t beat Dr Who). Special shoutout to the Melbourne store who send these out. The care in the packaging and personal notes in the box make the purchase extra special. Thank you Nat and Kat!

My Cadet boots just arrived yesterday (on a Sunday, no less!), and they did not disappoint. Construction is as solid as I expect from a Fluevog shoe, and the details are great. Whether it's a call-out to Star Trek or not, it's a fine-looking boot, and comfortable, too. The long, pointed sole rolls along with my gait, and the upper flexes gently with my foot. Rumors of a narrow fit from the full-length Starfleet boot may be exaggerated, but the length of this shoe may be a little on-the-nose -- the M12 boot fits my M12 foot snuggly with no room to give in the toes. I was on the fence about the full-length boot, but the Cadet ankle-length will see regular wear.

My Cadet boots just arrived yesterday (on a Sunday, no less!), and they did not disappoint. Construction is as solid as I expect from a Fluevog shoe, and the details are great. Whether it's a call-out to Star Trek or not, it's a fine-looking boot, and comfortable, too. The long, pointed sole rolls along with my gait, and the upper flexes gently with my foot. Rumors of a narrow fit from the full-length Starfleet boot may be exaggerated, but the length of this shoe may be a little on-the-nose -- the M12 boot fits my M12 foot snuggly with no room to give in the toes. I was on the fence about the full-length boot, but the Cadet ankle-length will see regular wear.