Waterproof. Wore these boots twice, maybe 3 times. I just didn’t reach for them as much as I thought I would. I removed as much gunk from the soles as possible. There is some discoloring on the elastic, I don’t know what it’s from. Shoes come with original box. From Sam Edelman: Style #EC0236692 A heavily lugged sole with a utilitarian style update to a classic Chelsea boot Pull on with elastic gore insets Closure: Pull On Toe: Closed toe Heel height: 1.5 inches Boot Shaft: 5.75 inches Calf Circumference: 9.45 inches Material: Leather Insole: Synthetic