Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boots

I’ve been wearing these hiking boots for the past few months on trails and around town, and they were very comfortable from the start. The break-in period was non-existent (they were ready to wear right out of the box), and they provide excellent support for long walks. The grip is solid on both dry and wet terrain, and the boots feel durable enough to handle regular use. The waterproofing is excellent and my feet stayed completely dry, even when crossing a river! The boots are lightweight enough to wear for all day wear, but for longer hikes they may become a bit heavy feeling. They are true to size and width and have proven to be a great choice among the many options there are for hiking boots.

I bought these boots for my wife, and she’s very happy with them. She says they’re comfortable, true to size, and stylish. They’ve kept her feet dry in snow and rain so far, though they’re not super warm — she still needs thick socks in the snow. The good thing is, even with those socks, she says they don’t feel tight or uncomfortable. Overall, great quality and stylish boots — she’s happy with them!

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.

The great quality of Columbia gear shines through in this hiking boot! I've worn them for several mid-distance hikes (5-10 miles), and they are supportive, durable, well-fitting shoes. I love that I can clean them off and they still look new! They are also good looking enough that I can wear them on the trail and then out to lunch with a cute sweater over my hiking shirt. :-) I liked them so much after a few months, ordered a second pair!

They took a while to break in, but overall feel good to walk around in. My heel slides around a little bit, and the toe box is extra roomy, but I hesitate to go a 1/2 size down since it fits so well everywhere else. After a long hike full of steep inclines, my heel was feeling it. My ankle was also bit sore where the upper laces tied, but that might be fixed by a different shoe lacing technique (I'm new to this hiking game). We hiked through ice, a little bit of snow, and some shallow streams. My foot was dry, warm and cozy the whole time. (granted there was no deep snow, rain, or deep puddles, so I can't yet attest to its performance in those scenarios)

Beautiful, comfortable, waterproof, stylish, lightweight

I hike with my dog several times a week when daylight and weather permits. I live in the northeastern US and our hikes frequently take us into muddy, wet, snowy, and slippery territory. These boots have held up very well and are truly waterproof so far. They give good ankle support and excellent traction. I ordered a half size larger than my usual so that they fit heavier socks for winter. I will absolutely purchase another pair when these finally wear out.

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.