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,

Great shoe all around. Comfortable, stylish, warm, waterproof and true to size

I couldn't be happier with these. I took a chance buying these a couple months ago for a camping / light hiking trip. I was afraid they'd be the wrong fit for hiking. I normally wear a size 10 or 10Wide sometimes. These are very comfy, not loose and not tight. They provide lots of cushion and support while keeping my ankles stable. I actually wear them all the time now to walk the dogs and such. They're warm too, I wore them to my Church's trunk or treat this year where it gets pretty chilly for a couple hours outside. They kept my feet warm and comfy.i would buy them again in a heart beat. Not a bad price for such comfy hiking shoes. If you're a long distance hiker and really hard on your boots I imagine they would wear out a lot sooner since they're not leather. They're a Faux leather plastic vinyl. Again not a bad price point for someone like me that hikes a couple times a year and mostly walks her dogs lol.

Exactly as described, I'd say it runs a little large. I am a 8.5. Narrow heel, wide toe box, but slender feet. I always have to size up to a 9 in Merrell and Keen; this 9 Womens is a little bit bigger than those brands and I'd recommend an 8.5 but works great with thick wool socks. Absolutely waterproof, took them out in the mud by the lake and in the water; no seepage or leakage and it naturally wicks off the mud if it is in the water; it is *almost* non-stick. Not too much support but pretty decent, if you have a high arch - you may been inserts. They hurt my feet at first until they broke in a little and now they are way comfy!

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.

Really nice boots, they are comfortable and secure. Sizing is true to size. The brown color is also really nice it pairs well with jeans or snow pants. I bought for my Tahoe trip and the boots did just fine in 2-3 inch snow. They are also lightweight very impressive.

Love these boots ! Especially because they come in wide width ! Helps with my Morton’s neuroma and plantar fasciitis. I used my orthotic insert and these boots were very comfortable for our treks in Alaska.

My wife uses these mostly to ride her motorcycle. They never came untied during a two day motorcycle course. The boots were extremely comfortable. Her feet were warm the entire time. Because they are hiking boots, she says they are a little stiff on the brakes and clutch. She has never actually hiked in them, but they are great for her motorcycle rides. She says if she did hike, they would be comfortable, protect her feet from rocks, and durable.