Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boots

I ordered these hikers from Columbia after about 3 weeks of scouring Amazon for the right pair. I have always been very hesitant to order any kind of footwear online (I'm a see it, try it on in person first kinda shopper when it comes to clothing & footwear) as I have wider feet and seem to never have luck finding footwear that fits as it should. I've liked Columbia's products for a long time, but could never seem to get my wider feet into their footwear. However, after finding these in a brick & mortar store & falling in intense like with these hikers, I came back to Amazon to find them in an 11 WIDE (!) at super great price far less than in the retail store. With some hesitancy I decided to order these hikers & give it a try. The free return if they didn't fit tipped the scales. They arrived on time as promised and HUZZAH! actually fit my wide feet! Not only did they fit my wide feet, I experienced zero crunching of my toes (the toebox is *actually WIDE* like it should be on a wide shoe), the arch is in the right place, and I can even wear a medium to thick crew sock without feeling squeezed and still have room for my toes to move around. I *really* appreciate that the tongue of this hiker is *not* sewn all the way up to practically the top, which allows for my foot to really easily slide into this hiker without having to wrestle it on. These hikers lace up really nicely and the laces stay tied because they are rounded and not flat. In terms of weight these hikers are not at all heavy like some others I have tried so my legs and feet don't get tired. Though I haven't been in too many situations where there is a ton of water or wintry slush, so far these hikers have performed as waterproofed hikers should in this early winter season. I wore these hikers right out the box the first day for almost the whole day & didn't feel the need to "break them in" as I ahve had to do with other hiker boots. The boots are not heavily insulated, but even with a medium weight crew sock on my feet stay pretty warm but don't overheat even when I've worn them practically all day long. Speaking of crew socks, you'll want to opt in for them because I found that without them the fabric on the inside of the boot can be a little harsh on your ankle. That said, if you are on a long hike with *any* hiker boot this should be your standard dress code anyhow. Overall, really love these hikers. Delightfully surprised by them & would highly recommend. Overall, these hikers were a great find, a nice surprise in fit There could be some improvements made on arch support. While this has so far not been uncomfortable for me at all, if you have higher arches you might need an arch support insert depending on your comfort level. These hikers are not super cushy inside with any kind of memory foam but, again, even having worn them practically all day long my feet really weren't achy at all,

I have purchased these boots multiple times (on the third pair of black ones). They have taken me all over the world. They are perfectly designed for my narrow foot and I can walk miles with them just out of the box - without any blisters. I never get sore feet. Perhaps I have a foot suited to the boots - or maybe they are just great hiking boots. My last trip I walked more than 200 miles in the Algerian Sahara on really rough rocky terrain - I wore them every day for every mile and then bought another pair as soon as I got home. I figured they earned their retirement after that trip. They are waterproof, comfortable, nice looking (not overly tech) and with the hooks for the last two laces they are pretty easy on and off in the airport. I did trip once (at the airport ironically) when the loop of one boot hooked on the other boots top hook - so tie them twice to not have large loops - or I am clumsy. They are also really light weight - and love the suede feel of the exterior. They clean up pretty good as well with a damp cloth although the boots do get scuffed and scratched up a bit - character. They have great cushion - but not too much that they feel bulky - and great ankle support yet feel flexible. Basically they are perfect and I wear them traveling and for work (on construction job sites) in any weather and everywhere else!! I am sure I will keep buying them and I hope they keep making them. Photo is after climbing a 500 ft. tall dune - resting at the top! They didn't even have too much sand (ok they had a lot of sand) in them after that. Love these hiking boots - thank you Columbia!!

The Columbia Newton Ridge Plus are a very good quality fall/winter hiking boots that performs well on trails, but can look great also in casual looks. I love to hike and I need good quality boots to keep my feet warm and safe. The first time I wore them, I took them on a 3 hour trail walk. Leather shoes usually need some time to break them in, but these were very comfortable from the beginning. I also wore them for a 4 days trip in the Yosemite Valley, in the winter. They kept my feet warm (with appropriate stockings) and dry in both rain and snow. I did lots of hiking and my feet did not hurt at all. The boots are very lightweight, while looking a little bulky (I like this look). On icy surfaces they are a little slippery. The boots look very nice and I can also wear them in the city without looking like I'm on a hike. It's quite a nice styling piece with jeans or leggings (although I wear them with casual skirts/dresses as well). The boots fit me as expected (I wear 7.5 but I bought them in size 8 to be able to wear thicker socks in the winter). With very thin socks I could wear a 7. I have a medium width foot and these are perfectly fitted, maybe a little too fitted with thick socks; if you have even slightly wide fit I would recommend a wider size, since the construction of the boots doesn't allow flexibility. March 2018 update (after December 2016 purchase): The leather shows after one year some wear, but otherwise the hiking boots lasted very well in time (the sole shows minimal signs of wear). These boots protected me from cold and water in many hikes and vacations; I just love them more and more. I would repurchase them again when they'll be all used up and beaten up. Pictures are taken recently.

Worth the money! I have wide feet and these were still comfy on a 12-mile hike. These were a lifesaver on our trip to Yosemite. We walked through streams, rocks, loose gravel, and mud. These boots felt like a lifesaver on the tougher trails. Definitely provided grip and stayed waterproof.

These are quite comfortable and true to size. I’m happy that they had a wide size since I have wide feet. I feel like they will support me while hiking. I haven’t tried it on trails yet so I can’t say but walking around the house…it is quite nice. Also, it provides pretty good ankle support.

Ligeras, impermeables, antideslizantes, buen agarre, duras, pero no demasiado... tenía unas que no podía conducir con ellas, con estas sí. Parecen resistentes. Sólo he andado 6km, pero bien. Quedan muy bien puestas. La talla es un poco olgada. Tal vez en vez del 40, el intermedio ajustaba mejor, pero muy cómodas

Muito bom! Só não entendi muito bem a numeração, pedi 12, esta 12 na caixa, mas a bota está como 13. Uso 39 no BR, precisava do equivalente ao 40 (pra ficar um acima mesmo, mas o 12 ficou bemm grande), mas melhor folgado, usei assim mesmo rs. Achei super confortável, e a impermeabilização parece boa

I love these boots. I was skeptical about the other reviews saying the fit was right and there was no need to break in the boots, but its true! I've been wearing them at least twice a day, everyday since I got them. I take the dog for long ocean side walks, going in and out of tide pools, creeks, puddles, and mucky mud, and these boot have been perfect. My feet stay dry, the mud wipes off the uppers, and the tread is solid so my footing is stable even on the rockiest shore. In the summer I do a lot of mountain hikes and I think these would hold up to that use as well. They're probably not up to the demands of more technical mountaineering, but for day hikes they are great. I would definitely recommend these to anyone wanting a comfortable, waterproof daily walking/hiking boot. I'll probably buy a second pair in a fashion colour for the summer :)

Da ich beruflich bei jedem Wetter im Freien unterwegs bin, bin ich auf wasserfestes Schuhwerk angewiesen. Laut Beschreibung sollten es diese Schuhe sein, aber sie sind es nicht. Schade.

I had to return these boots due to size was too small.