Comfortable walking boots - help!

[sdjeppa]

My favorite walking boots are starting to wear out, and of course they don't sell them anymore (Merrell Captiva Buckle Up). I also have the Keen Bern Baby Bern, which are also wearing out, and while they are comfortable, I much prefer the Merrells. I am so sad, because I can walk in the Merrells all day long (wore in NYC in December, etc.). I haven't found any other boots that are as comfortable.

Some of my requirements I am looking for:

I live in So Cal, so I don't need "winter" warm boots. I would like waterproof though. Going to DC in February, and would like some to wear there.
Rubber sole, no heel. I have heeled boots, but I need some for walking all day. I dislike hard, slippery soles.
Taller boot shaft (14-15 in). I like my Keens, but they are a bit shorter than I prefer. I am tall and have long legs, and the shorter boots hit me at a wierd spot.
The hardest one - I have big feet, and would prefer a size 10.5. Some boots I can wear a 10, but most are just a little too short...I can try an 11, but in some brands they are too loose. Not many brands make a 10.5. So, any information if a brand runs big/small would be so helpful.

Any suggestions on boots to look at? I do most of my shopping online, as I don't have time to go run all over town (but I do live in San Diego, so I have plenty of stores around).

Thanks!

**Update** a new pair of the Merrells just popped up on Poshmark in my size, so those are taken care of! Thanks for all the suggestions - now to move on to finding a black pair

[citymama]

Bookmarking! I have Dansko boots that meet many of those requirements but mine are several years old so I need a replacement too.

What about these Teva boots, available in 10.5? https://www.rei.com/product/120662/t...l-boots-womens

Or these Sorels, also in a 10.5? https://www.rei.com/product/120607/s...f-boots-womens

[Mommy_Mea]

I am a similar size and have been looking for the same thing to replace my Merrell boots (which I should have bought in 11, not 10). I will post links when I am on a computer, but if you really love your Captivas, check out Ebay for replacements!

[Mommy_Mea]

I just ordered these from REI, they are size 11, but meet a lot of your other requirements:

https://www.rei.com/product/106359/s...f-boots-womens

I have these in my cart in case the REI ones don't work out, and they come in 10.5!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...DER&th=1&psc=1

[SnuggleBuggles]

If you can find these Bogs Tall Kristina boots anywhere, they’re great! https://www.rei.com/product/888077/b...l-boots-womens


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[sdjeppa]

Bookmarking! I have Dansko boots that meet many of those requirements but mine are several years old so I need a replacement too.

What about these Teva boots, available in 10.5? https://www.rei.com/product/120662/t...l-boots-womens

Or these Sorels, also in a 10.5? https://www.rei.com/product/120607/s...f-boots-womens

Thanks! The Tevas are the ones that don’t work in a 10 or 11...and they don’t have a 10.5. I tried.