Columbia Men's Discontinued Newton Ridge Plus II Suede Waterproof Hiking Boot

I go though boots like nobody's business. I've tried expensive ones. I've tried cheap ones. I've tried middle of the road ones. These I will buy again. They hit the sweet spot, between comfort and price. No boot will last forever, so spending $300 every 6 months is a little crazy, and if you go the other way and go with $20 boots, ha, good luck! You may spend less, but your feet are gonna hurt, your gonna be slipping everywhere, and getting wet, and having to buy a new pair every 2 months. These boots are holding up well, no catastrophic failures, just normal wear on the bottoms. You'll be spending significantly less than the pricy boots, nearly just as comfortable, and they will last you just as long. My only complaint was that there was a spot on the top of the toe box where the suede was messed up. I could have probably returned them and got another pair sent to me, but I don't wear them to be pretty, I wear them to get work done, and for that, they are fantastic. Especially compared to the boots I bought right before these on Amazon. If you're considering these boots, stop wasting your time, and hit buy now. You could spend all day weighing the pros and cons, reading a million reviews, saying eenie meenie miny mo, but just get them, and be done with it.They fit wellThey are comfortableThey look goodThey keep your feet dryThey hold up wellKeep in mind, that I do not generally go through extremely rugged terrain with these, but they give every indication that they would be up to the challenge. What I do know is that I can walk 15 miles and not end up with painful, soggy, blistery feet.

These are very comfortable for walking in for hours in rough terrain. They fit as expected and the waterproofing seems to hold up.UPDATE:It has been about a one year now since I bought these boots. I wear these boots 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, and walk about 10 miles a day with these. I have to say after a year they hold up really well.So far they have held up to the long distances I put them through and still look like they're in good condition. I have put hundreds of miles through these boots in the last year and nothing about them has failed me. The sole shows little signs of wear, the insole isn't torn or worn and still provides excellent support. This Boot provides great water resistance, my feet have never gotten wet as long as the boot is properly tied. Even the laces are still in really great shape of which I'm the most surprised. I thought soon after getting these that the laces would start too rip apart, but not yet. If I had to guess with the high usage I use them, these boots still have probably another 2 years in them for me.Overall I'm very happy with this pair of boots, and I don't think for the money you can beat them. I also intend to buy another pair so I can keep one pair at work and one at home.

The Newton Ridge Hiking Boots have to be the best set of boots I have found in a long time. I have used them on all terrains ranging from sand to mud and even at work on concrete and they have maintained their comfort. They are not like other hiking boots which press into the sides of your feet after wearing them for a while, but instead these are like walking on air. Their grippy soles have also been invaluable when I work outside wearing them as they have thankfully saved me from slipping in mud after a decent sized storm. The best uses for these boots would definitely revolve around anything outdoors as the durable sides also protect your feet from getting poked by small tree branches and other things you may step in. The only con of these guys have to be their original laces being slightly too long. I find that I have to double knot them in order to stop them from coming loose due to getting snagged on something and even then they sometimes find a way to get unclasped from the top quick removal hooks that you loop them through. However this design is compensated for at the end of the day when you want to quickly slip out of them and go on about your evening. After a solid six months of use, I would definitely recommend these boots to any aspiring outdoorsman or even to people who work indoors that require a durable yet forgiving boot.

I work in construction, boots do not last me very long in my line of work. A handful of months at best. Most boots are also very heavy for their lack of durability. I have to give these boots credit. They’re very size accurate. Great traction in mud. Very comfortable and lite which matters a lot if you’re on your feet carrying a lot of weight all day. And they support your ankles and keep you from twisting them on rough loose terrain unlike those junkie slip on boots “country boys” love if I can wear the tread out on the bottom before the glue starts pulling apart. I’ll edit my review and give it five stars.

I'm not a hiker but I've purchased several variations of these hiker boots. Compared to other hikers I've purchased in the past, there is no comparison. These are of great quality and are also very comfortable to wear. They are also extremely stylish with many colors/styles available in each category as well as many different hiker categories to choose from. I wear them casually on a daily basis and they really offer superior support compared to a tennis shoe or sneaker. They are not heavy and do not make your feet feel tired. They can be pricey, but if you keep an eye on them, they go on sale often and that's an added bonus. I can't vouch for how they hold up on real hiking trips, but for every day casual use, they are definitely 5-star.