ColumbiaWomen's Newton Ridge Lightweight Waterproof Shoe Hiking Boot

I was hoping to be one of the people that were unbothered about the crease across the toes, but as soon as I put them on and walked across my house, they already started to pinch there. Had to return them.

Bought these to hike Alaska and I couldn't have asked for a better boot. they were comfortable, warm, stylish and I didn't need to break them in. They fit excellent and I would recommend them for sure.

These are true to size, well made, comfortable,very grippy and work well in rainy environments. Went on several hikes in the PNW, it was rainy and muddy and they performed very well,no wet feet. My ankles were well supported and the fit was just right, would buy again.

This is my first hiking boot and i just got these in the mud/eve color. So far after walking around the house i love them! I usually wear a 8.5 in heels and 9 in flat shoes, sometimes i have to go with a 9.5 in sneakers and after reading reviews on going a half size up i went with the 9.5m and they fit perfectly lenght wise. They are a tiny bit roomy but i like that for adding thicker socks. The boots are VERY lightweight which i love and they are very cushy and comfortable with good ankle support. I read the reviews about the toe crease thing and i can feel it happening more so on my left foot than my right but the shoes are so soft i think after breaking in it will go away. Adding a thicker sock might help too. I will post an update after i go a hike with them!

Got these for my daughter (23) who is picky about footwear and has somewhat difficult feet to fit. She found these nice looking, comfortable and supportive for many hours each day hiking several national parks throughout Utah and Arizona.They look good with shorts, leggings or pants.

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!!

Ultimately, I ended up with my normal size and I would not recommend sizing up as many other reviews suggest. I am a size 8.5-9 (usually 8.5 in flats & pumps and most shoes but sometimes a 9 in boots and athletic shoes). So I bought these same boots in Sizes 8.5, 9, and 9.5. First I tried on the 9.5 because so many people said to size up ... and, on first impression, I thought they fit and I couldn’t imagine going down a whole size. However after wearing around the house, my arches began to ache and my feet felt like they had too much room in the toe box so I could tell they were going to rub and get blisters. I went down to the 9 ... again, they felt like they fit and didn’t think I could go down any more. I wore them around the house for a couple hours and noticed the toe box creasing painfully on top of my toe (instead of where they foot bends) as other reviewers mentioned. The arch support didn’t feel sufficient either. I went down to size 8.5 and my first instinct was that they were too tight. I felt my toe touch the end and some squeezing around the sides of my feet that I was afraid would get sore. However, I put my foot in barefoot and then I could feel my it actually had room to slide up and down about a half inch along the insole within the shoe when I wasn’t putting weight on it. When I stood up and tapped my heel to the back of the boot then, when I put weight on it, my toes did not touch the front. I think the back of the boot is quite padded and so it can take up space when you first step into the boot and push your foot forward. I put on thick hiking socks and wore them around the house for several hours. They did feel tight at first but yet were the most comfortable. The arch support was perfect, the toe creased in the right place (even when squatting or kneeling) and the foot was snug enough to not rub and get friction. Even though the side was still squeezing my right foot a bit, It did not get sore. So I kept the 8.5 and put them to the test crewing at an event in Miami where it was 90 degrees out and we were working with a 1600 degree fire and lots of water - therefore my boots needed to be genuine leather and waterproof. I was working on my feet in them for 4-5 hours in a wet, dirty environment and standing for long periods on hard pavement. These held up and did the job wonderfully. My feet were comfortable, safe, dry and blisterless ... and amazingly not sore. The grey leather also stayed impressively clean looking and was easy to clean off any dirt on them. So bottom line: I found to order true to size and let loosen up for best fit. As many say, they are comfortable right out of the box (almost like a running shoe) so don’t take extreme breaking in ... but don’t be scared off if they feel a little tight at first because leather is good quality and does soften. *However, I will say that there may be also slight size discrepancy between each shoe and/or the different colors. I tried an 8.5 in the tan/red version and those felt shorter and wider in the toe box than the grey ones.

Color is true to image posted to Amazon in description. Shoe is lightweight and comfortable. Did not have to break them in - THANK GOODNESS!!!

Love them!

I wore them straight away for a fundraising walk and they broke in very easily, very sturdy and comfortable. Highly recommend.

loved them! held up at all the national parks I visited. Very comfortable

It's perfect for me, even in summer. Comfortable and nice ankle support. I took a half bigger regular size.

excellent fit 9W for hiking or outside work.Would like to buy black SUADE boot for icy winter walking - hope Columbia offers black suade boot soon. Have bought 2 pair same style boots - appreciate good pricing