Columbia Women’s Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped Hiking Boot

My second pair of Columbia’s for hiking
I bought my first pair of Columbia’s a year ago (crestwood) and loved them. I wanted a little lighter hiking boot in weight, so decided to try the Newton Ridge. As I put them on, it’s a dream because they open so wide and easy with all the metal grommets for lacing. Taking on and off is a breeze. They felt great right out of the box. I’ll wear around the house to break in, but I doubt they need it. I did replace the footpad with a foam pad (as I do all my footwear). Makes for a cushioned and comfy hike. I’ve tried on tons of hiking boots, the Columbia’s are the best at gripping and just feel so wonderful. None of the others could compare. The tongue is also very soft with lots of cushioning around the ankle. I have very thin ankles and these just hug them great. I also love the orange color!! The boots will last forever, but I like to change them out yearly just for a new something or other and see how the grip and feel is. These are keepers. Price is fantastic too for the color I picked. Can’t beat it so it’s nice to try different versions of Columbia’s each year or two. Fully waterproof as well. Great lugs on the bottom.

3rd Time WAS a Charm! Only took 5 tries to find Prince Charming’s 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…..

Son muy lindas. Tienen la bota muy acojinada y cómoda. Aunque su suela es firme no es incómoda. Excelente para el campo, terracerías y caminos empedrados.

 I debated on these boots for a long time. I have had the same pair of Merrells for years and have sworn by the brand. I am a chonky hiker who has to have a good boot with comfort and support in mind.I finally bit the bullet threw caution to the wind and bought these based on reviews. I am so glad I did.The positives :- these needed no break in, I wore them on a shorter 5 k for the first time and they were super comfortable, no foot pain, zero blisters, toe nails in tact after the hike. I do wear smart wool or Darn Tough hiking socks to help with blistering. I have a wider foot (but not super wide) and high arch and these fit perfectly. I am a 7.5 but ordered an 8 regular to give room for a thick sock and they’re perfect.-they are water proof-they are sturdy and can handle walking over rock and tree roots-they are lighter weight then my Merrells-the price point is incredible I paid $89 I believe, they are regular $160 and on sale for $125 at a local sports store-I love the aesthetic look of these (the brown and red)The not so great:My only complaint is in an ideal world they would have more ankle support. As someone who tends to be a bit wobbly I love the support in my Merrells because the boot is a bit higher and provides that support. These do not provide as much, some but not a ton.Overall I love these, I am not hiking mountains so I can’t speak to intensive hikes nor can I speak to durability over time, but for this price I am willing to risk it. I have had no foot pain, or back pain after wearing these on hikes which can be an issue without proper foot wear.