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Originally Posted by
bigbjorn 
I have 10" MHS. I wear them snowblowing, for soggy commutes, and wore them hiking last weekend in the snow. I find the 10" height ideal - it comfortably allows you to leave the top two lace holes unlaced, as you should on high boots, and means they work well with knee-high gaiters if you're in deep snow. Good product.
+1 I have the 10" MHS as well and have worn them in the rain and snow here in the pacific northwest. For our conditions 90% of the time it is overkill, but I bought them to replace a pair of crappy rubber boots as my winter boots. I have no difficulty putting them on or taking them off leaving the top two eyelets unlaced - I simply loosen the laces to give enough slack to remove my foot; no need to unlace the laces from any of the eyelets. I've also had no problem driving (MT) or walking in them. The times I've worn them to work I've loosened the laces to allow for better breathability while I'm sitting down. Regarding sizing, I'm a 9.5E and the 9D is a decent fit in a pair of thick wool socks while leaving enough room for air circulation. They can get stuffy after a long day but proper sizing and a pair of wool socks should keep your feet from getting clammy. The differentiation between the MHS and the "Bean Boot" variations mostly lies in the the sole. I believe the MHS has a softer and more flexible (=more comfortable?) sole than the Bean Boots. The MHS are certainly not the most comfortable pair of shoes, but they are highly functional as a pair of winter boots. Frankly, I think they're the only pair of Bean boots you'd ever need.
