Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped Hiking Boot

I read the reviews wherever I could find them. I had become very confused over the sizing. I have a hard enough time getting the right size without this much of a difference thrown at me too!I was in love @first glance, beautiful dark gray with aqua strings. Ordered size 7 as suggested though I wear a size 6.5 or 6. Feet measures a size 5-5.5, L=8.5" R=8.7". There lies the rub, right foot doesn't fit sizes same as left one by a fraction so hit or miss. Also, remember, as you age, your feet spread causing sizing up like me to 6.5 in shoes, 7 usually in boots but style can put you back to regular size if they are rounded toe box or squared box mostly in western styles. Shoes strings are very helpful as they can be adjusted to make more room, not more length. Mules are easier to get by smaller sized if you don't have toes that won't go entire way down, heel hangs off, usually good bet as mostly open. Overall best choice in any type of foot covering is "Leather", your friend for stretching if little small as they will mold to feet, put in a cushion before wearing though. Zippers are the bomb for higher topped boots/shoes especially with fat feet, high instep, opens the slimmer top for feet to get to sole.Back to the size sessions; First was great price on 7's, looked order back up and saw where I had ordered from the warehouse! Wow, what a great mistake... for my sis! Really, check it out. What others say about buying "like new", warehouse, etc., if you don't check it out, you are making HUGE mistake. I would never had known if not curious then found sticker where stated, "checked by warehouse". Besides, if you don't like what you receive, give them to your sis for Christmas! If that's not acceptable, check returns, usually can send back w/30 days from Amazon, look at rules though. Truly, you need to check the other items like ones we sometimes just look at and Nope, return. Perfect shape, they get sold cheaper w/new ones @less cost.Wanted those boots but those 7's were too great price, that's why sis got them and was gaga over them. So, I ordered size 6, suggested 6.5, too bad, too big but kept just in case.... the size 5's I was ordering now, 3rd try, didn't fit even though suggested I wear a 6 now! Well the 5's came and went, that fraction of inch on R foot, felt fine, but only for few minutes, just fraction too small in toes based on R foot!Last and 4th time! Wow! That tells you how badly I wanted these shoes, they just checked off too many boxes to let them go without a good fight. The 5.5's I was sure would fit in a WIDE, had been costly, at over $100 if remember correctly. Figures! Only size left & at most expensive price! Waited a day later, 5.5W's & more sizes had come in, ordered them up and got them in about a day. When I saw them, crossed fingers as I thought they were a yes. I have them on now, they feel like they should have been on my feet the whole time! So, the size 5.5W is my size w/just enough room for thick socks or thinner ones. I live in Florida, though kids live in Denver & Boise & France. These will work out fine for all places as it is warm today here & fit & feel great!Updated: 12/1/23, getting later, quicker! After size 7, 6, 5, 5.5W and guess what? Another size 6 was ordered at new price 1/2 of all others, came few days later. Probably wondering what was wrong w/1st size 6's? Nothing, just needed to make sure of correct size due to computer blindness, too much shopping. I was getting goofy and thought perhaps all in my head, being too careful. What actually happened was I realized when I put those 5's on, I'd be needing really thick, wool socks and they would be more conducive & warmer to wear in a size 6!!!! Ran to Ross, bought thick wool socks, 2 pairs, eh cheap try. I have finally found my problem, I am a Floridian going to frozen U.S. This past Thursday it was really cold here and even wearing great boots w/socks feet were freezing in few minutes on way to HOA meeting! Thank goodness I used my "prior northern snow experience" to kick me in head, loosen up screws and I now firmly believe that I had probably needed to size down one size smaller than the size 7 suggested to the size 6 (I got twice!) or try a wide in next small size if all left. I know I really needed the room, which these boots have plenty of and are warm whereas my Frye's were made for Florida & no thick socks! The only dilemma w/sizing is the extra room throughout/around entire toe bed & instep w/room to spare, it's the length to think about, like I finally did. I also put in a shoe cushion to help with some of the extra room, then thick socks won over. Still have plenty of room through toe bed area but TOO PRETTY, COMFY & TIRED to second guess anymore, size 6 it is!Merry Christmas Folks! Good Luck with your sizing, hope this finally solves some problems??? It was the socks that made all the difference which I kept hearing in almost every review but didn't hear the bell in head go off... All's good that ends with most comfortable boot for warm & still is especially fab for cold, wet wool sock weather! I can go snow boarding now! Uh Oh, gotta get lined pants, knit cap, goggles, warmer gloves, down filled vest... Merry Christmas to me.....

I received the boots as pictured, and I’m very happy with my purchase. I used the chart provided to choose the correct size, and it was accurate. With many of my boots I order a half size or size up to account for extra width. Since there was a wide width available, I chose to order the correct length with the wide width, and I’m glad that I did. Even a half size larger would have definitely left too much room in the toe box. I should also add that the chart provided does account for a proper hiking boot fit as well. You usually want extra room so that your toe doesn’t hit the front of your shoe if you were to hike down a slope (nobody wants any damage to toenails, that’s not cute). With that being said, I took them out for a couple mile walk this morning on gravel/sidewalk and the boots were comfy without any need for breaking in. On city sidewalks they had a slightly bouncy feel, and on gravel they felt appropriately grippy. I’m excited to take them on my upcoming hiking trips where I’ll be exploring Washington, and will update my review afterward. So far so good!

Bought these for a difficult 9 mile hike. It was often on raining, and with very slippery rocks and terrain. They perform well and are comfortable especially for a lower priced boot. The tread is serious. I feel slightly elevated wearing them.My only complaint would be the toe of the boot, I feel like it's going to become warn pretty easily because of the soft leather. Nevertheless they're still good and I love the blk with pink laces. I bought a matching fleece top to wear with them!

I bought these shoes for a cruise going to Alaska and on one of my hikes, it rained the whole way there and back. My feet were still completely dry. I should’ve broke the shoes in first though..I wasn’t sure if I’d ever use them again, but a hurricane came through and we had a lot of flooding and these things were a lifesaver for me. They kept my feet dry during clean up after it and to a certain point having to walk through the water, I would definitely recommend.

Since I bought these boots for a weekend of fall camping and hiking, I bought half a size larger than normal because I wanted to be able to wear two layers of socks or thick wool socks. Boots were a bit loose but nothing tightening the laces didn't fix. There is a break in period - my ankles were sore after a day of hiking. Other than that, cute boots that kept my feet dry and warm as I walked through puddles and the threads kept me stable and upright as I moved from rock to rock. I accidently splashed dirty dish water on the boots and after they dried, you couldn't see where the water had been.

Loved them!I bought this pair based on another reviewer who also used them for a trip to Iceland. They were right! These boots are comfortable, not overly warm, keep your feet dry, and are lightweight enough for frolicking around Icelandic waterfalls and beaches. Despite getting wet and muddy, they looked new after they dried. I will keep them for the next adventure, maybe Alaska or Colorado. Crampons fit well over them without problems. I wish there was a version of these for hot weather.

Excellent quality and fit.Very comfortable even with 9 hours of intense hiking. I did not need to break them in. Comfortable from the beginning.Only got one small blister after hiking 8 hours due to a crease forming.Very good grip. Slip resistant.Not too heavy in weight.Not too hot and not too cold.Great shoelaces.I love the teal color!I’m super happy with this purchase. The price was also very reasonable.

Needed some good hiking shoes for the weekend and since I don't go hiking very often I didn't have a pair myself. I'm super clumsy and prone to tripping/falling over anything. These shoes had such a nice grip and after a while I trusted them to keep me from slipping and sliding even on very sloped terrain. Hiked for two hours in these things and my feet didn't hurt at all! Super comfy :)

Están muy bonitas y super cómodas, aunque pedí mi número regular (25cm) me quedan justas, perfectas para una larga caminata, espero estrenarla pronto.

Cute but uncomfortable due to rubbing on the back of my heel and ankle. Returned.

Awesome hiking boot for the beginner or hiker that goes hiking a few times per summer-fall.

These shoes are great quality they support my feet in ways where my hips aren't sore at the end of the day and supports my ankles I freaking love my hiking shoes!

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