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Columbia Women s Newton Ridge Plus Hiking Boot
Last Updated: January 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
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Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
195
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Detailed Mode
Comfort
322shoes, socks, boots, blisters, ankle
+84%
-16%
" ... They were very comfortable. ... "
" ... Comfortable all-day wear. ... "
" ... They fit as expected, I usually wear an 11 and I did not need to go a size up at all. ... "
" ... For a snug fit, I’d have to double up on my socks or wear really really thick socks. ... I have only worn it once to Yosemite (after a storm passed) and the boots held up well and no wet socks! ... "
" ... I typically wear an 8.5-9 women’s and I went with the 9 and it fits perfectly! ... "
" ... I could easy climb rocks without feeling like I would slip and they supported my ankles perfectly. ... "
" ... Most comfortable hiking shoes I've had. ... "
" ... Light weight and good for walking, they are not quite as comfortable as my old Asolo Sundowners. ... "
Fit
159fit as expected, boots, socks, toe, tongue
+91%
-9%
" ... These fit the bill. ... "
" ... These shoes had a nice fit—did not squeeze the sides where the bunions are located. ... "
" ... Fit is great on these. ... "
" ... Meanwhile, try finding a practical pair of shoes for a girl that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. ... "
" ... These are good for walks with my daughters or hikes with my husband in the fall or spring when snow comes and goes. ... "
" ... These fit perfectly and I normally wear a 9.5 or 10 so I made sure to get the larger size. ... "
" ... I got half a size bigger than my regular shoes and they fit perfectly. ... "
" ... Very comfortable and fits fine! ... "
For Travel
117trip, boots, wore, iceland, shoes
+97%
-3%
" ... I bought these boots to go hiking in Ireland. ... "
" ... They are sturdy when I go hiking. ... "
" ... Lots of support and grip for hiking all kinds of terrain. ... "
" ... Purchased for the trip to cold Iceland. ... "
" ... I wore them on the plane and thru the airports without issue. ... "
" ... Great hiking shoes. ... I have been looking and trying on hiking shoes for 5 years. ... "
" ... I purchased these boots for my trip to Iceland. ... "
" ... This is my second purchase of these hiking boots after having to throw away the last pair due to quarantine issues (I live in Australia and after some intense trips couldn't get them clean enough for my liking and I doubt quarantine/customs. ... They are incredibly comfortable and I recall using my first pair of these brand new/out of the box for a short hike in Yellowstone without breaking them in. ... They were my first introduction to hiking shoes and I continue to love them 4 years later. ... "
Build Quality
104shoe, thick socks, toes, socks, boots
+65%
-35%
" ... They will also fit with thick socks. ... "
" ... Extremely comfortable and sturdy. ... "
" ... These ones are metal hooks and super sturdy (they've gotten caught on my bike pedal a couple of times and have held up fine). ... "
" ... Fit as expected, Hugh quality, durable. ... "
" ... There is a small amount of creasing that happens at the ball of the foot, but I found that after breaking them in, I no longer feel it at all. ... "
" ... The leather is very soft, padded area around my ankle is a blessing! ... "
" ... And they fit perfectly with a medium weight wool sock. ... "
" ... I wore a thick pair of socks and still had room. ... "
Water Resistance
100boots, wet, hiking, rain, mud
+95%
-5%
" ... They're impressively waterproof (though note I also sprayed them with a waterproofer). ... "
" ... They also kept my feet perfectly dry despite occasional water crossings and plenty of rain. ... "
" ... Surprisingly the rain made the hike so much more enjoyable and beautiful but I was a little worried about the "waterproof"-ness of these boots. ... Let me just say, all those worries were pushed aside because these boots are truly waterproof, even when water got on the tongues of the shoes no water seeped in. ... "
" ... Lots of hiking in and around waterfalls. ... And they are indeed waterproof. ... "
" ... Went on several hikes through mud and river crossings. ... Waterproof, comfortable, durable and super cute. ... "
" ... They held up great, are very comfortable, look great, and are definitely waterproof! ... "
" ... No blisters, no aggravating rubbing at top of sides - just warm and water proof. ... "
" ... Comfortable, waterproof as advertised. ... "
Overall performance
85love these boots, boot, looking, amazing, recommend these boots
+96%
-4%
" ... Good traction and good looking to boot. ... "
" ... These boots are awesome. ... "
" ... Love these boots! ... "
" ... The boots came in just as I expected. ... "
" ... I was doing all sorts of movements and these boots protected my feet from all of the elements. ... "
" ... These boots are heavenly! ... "
" ... Overall, wonderful boots! ... "
" ... These are great boots. ... "
Design
43shoes, looking, stylish, feel, cute
+95%
-5%
" ... The shoes themselves look good and feel great. ... "
" ... They look great ... "
" ... They are waterproof, sturdy, comfortable and have a pretty good look. ... "
" ... Stylish and comfortable for the most part. ... "
" ... I like how it looks and feel. ... "
" ... Awesome fit and feel. ... "
" ... Light and stylish. ... "
" ... Felt great and looked great. ... "
For Running
41hiking boots, boots, pair, shoes, walking
+93%
-7%
" ... Took these boots on a 35 mile hike on the MD portion of the AT. ... "
" ... They are great for walking. ... "
" ... I received a pair of these boots in the past and loved them! ... "
" ... I wouldn't say that they run small, just that it's nice to be able to wear thick hiking socks. ... "
" ... This is the second pair of these boots I have purchased ... "
" ... Great pair of hiking shoes. ... "
" ... I am usually a 10 (sometimes a 10.5 in shoes that run smaller) and a 10 was perfect for me. ... "
" ... They do run big. ... "
Drying
41kept my feet, warm and dry, feet, feet stayed dry, keep my feet
+100%
" ... Not great for warmth, but excellent for comfort and keeps my feet dry (needs to be periodically treated for continued water resistance.) ... "
" ... They keep your feet dry and the leather molds to your feet. ... "
" ... I Love these - kept my feet dry, I didn't slip through running water and rocks. ... "
" ... My feet stay completely dry. ... "
" ... I'm taking a hiking course that involves bushwacking and hiking up creeks and these boots keep my feet warm and dry, even when I've been walking in water several inches deep. ... "
" ... Feet were totally dry. ... "
" ... They also kept my feet perfectly dry despite occasional water crossings and plenty of rain. ... "
" ... I did a good bit of research looking for boots that would be practical for all conditions - dry or wet. ... My feet stayed dry the whole time. ... "
Size
33true to size, half, wear a size, bigger, 9
+91%
-9%
" ... I'm a size 6 1/2 -7 and the 7 fit perfect. ... "
" ... Normal size fit perfectly. ... "
" ... Look great & actually make my women size 10-11 foot look much smaller. ... "
" ... This is not necessary, as these seem to run true to size. ... This may be resolved with the correct size. ... "
" ... I'm a size 11 so I was worried it would be to small but it fits perfectly even with socks on. ... "
" ... Fit true to size. ... "
" ... They're snug enough and true to size. ... "
" ... I found that these are true to size. ... "
Price
25worth the price, shoes, money, definitely worth, worth the money
+92%
-8%
" ... I highly recommend these for the great price. ... "
" ... Great price compared to other websites/stores. ... "
" ... Worth the price! ... "
" ... Money well spent. ... "
" ... Compared to a lot of what is available to me it's impossible to argue with the price point. ... "
" ... For the price and practicality these shoes are definitely worth it, and they're a lot cheaper than Tims. ... "
" ... worth the money! ... "
" ... WOhooo- I got the best boots ever- I was not expecting the quality would be so good as the price was relatively cheaper than others. ... "
Product Reliability
17months, boots, year, weeks, last
+88%
-12%
" ... I’ve hiked in them regularly since purchasing them 2 years ago and they havent failed me yet. ... "
" ... I bought these same boots 3 years ago. ... "
" ... I use these boots for work and the first pair lasted me for almost 3 years of continuous use. ... "
" ... I had pretty low expectations because of the price but they ended up working out perfectly. ... "
" ... Still going strong after 2.5 years ... "
" ... Had these for a few months now pretty good still look new and holding up well. ... "
" ... Hopefully they last me years! ... "
" ... I bought these boots to replace a much more expensive pair of Vasque that totally were trashed after a year. ... I have hiked in them every day for a week now. ... "
Returns
17returned, returning, trying, send, one
+6%
-94%
" ... I returned them the same day. ... "
" ... Trying to return ... "
" ... Had to send them back. ... "
" ... Will be returning. ... "
" ... Would like to return ... "
" ... I cannot return them. ... "
" ... I didn’t even try these on and will be returning them. ... "
" ... I returned them. ... "
Weight
16light, comfortable, boots, sturdy, heavy
+94%
-6%
" ... Best decision ever, good ankle support, amazing grip and light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight, waterproof comfortable ... "
" ... Light weight and not hard to walk in. ... "
" ... They are very light weight with great traction. ... "
" ... Very light weight compared to other boots. ... "
" ... Light but sturdy ... "
" ... Light weight and good for walking, they are not quite as comfortable as my old Asolo Sundowners. ... "
" ... I love my boots, are water resistant and light weight ... "
Storage
15thick socks, size, toe, roomy, half a size
+93%
-7%
" ... Read reviews and ordered half a size larger, it fitted perfectly so thank you reviewers! ... "
" ... I'm a size 11 but i ordered a size 12 to give me some extra room for my thick soaks. ... "
" ... I was going to order a half size up since they are boots and I wanted to leave plenty of room to wear thick socks, but after reading everybody else's reviews I stuck with my typical tennis shoe size and the fit is perfect! ... "
" ... I'm a size 11 so I was worried it would be to small but it fits perfectly even with socks on. ... "
" ... I normally wear a size 7 in women's, but got a 7.5 to have extra room for thicker socks. ... "
" ... I got half a size bigger than my regular shoes and they fit perfectly. ... "
" ... Bought a 6, which is my usual size - they were a tad roomy, but it worked out well for slightly thicker socks. ... "
" ... I usually wear 8.5-9 and got a 9 and they fit great, roomy enough for thick socks if I need them. ... "
Capacity
13warm, stayed, room, narrow, day
+85%
-15%
" ... They keep her feet warm, her ankles stable (the yard is full of gopher holes!) ... "
" ... I work in a warehouse on concrete floors and they give me the support I need for my ankles and feet. ... "
" ... I like them I bought them for work, I'm on a concrete floor all day. ... "
" ... good for wide feet. ... "
" ... My feet were happy. ... "
" ... feet were fine when i pulled them off at the end of the day. ... "
" ... Feet stay warm under desk in cool office and in colder season! ... "
" ... My feet stayed warm! ... "
Pedometer
12walking, walk, hike, wore, walked
+50%
-50%
" ... I tried them on and took less than 20 steps in my home, all of which were very painful steps. ... "
" ... I took one step and was in total agony ... "
" ... Every step I took the toe would bend where the laces begin and rubbed the top of my foot. ... "
Band
11ankle, wear thick socks, thicker socks, thick socks, shoes
+55%
-45%
" ... They are roomy and I’ll defin wear thicker socks with these. ... "
" ... The leather is very soft, padded area around my ankle is a blessing! ... "
" ... The laces never came undone. ... "
" ... I typically wear a 7.5 in other leather non-hiking shoes. ... "
" ... Great ankle support, allows me to wear thick socks if I want. ... "
" ... They fit well, I just won't be able to wear thick socks when it gets colder. ... "
Color
10love, fit, colors, brown, look
+100%
" ... Color is great. ... "
" ... I usually wear size 8, but got these in 8.5 after trying on different color at store. ... "
" ... I love the dark brown color. ... "
" ... The color is great and so is the fit. ... "
" ... Have both colors. ... "
" ... Love them and the color. ... "
" ... I want them in all colors! ... "
" ... Good product with quality and color. ... "
Marketplace
10thank, fast, exactly, described, shoes
+100%
" ... I saw customers posted pictures of these in Utah. ... "
" ... Finally I came in. ... "
" ... Shipping was fast too. ... "
" ... They were exactly as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Extremely satisfied with the product and the fast service from amazon. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon/Columbia! ... "
" ... Just got them today! ... "
Cleaning
8easy to clean, wet, water, trekking, snow
+100%
" ... They are very comfortable, waterproof, and very easy to clean. ... "
" ... After some significant mud exposure they cleaned up to look like new. ... "
" ... They've been comfortable from the very start and do a great job keeping out dirt and debris. ... "
" ... They are still in great condition after trekking through rocky and dirt terrain. ... "
" ... I've worn them for more than a month now: through snow, icy slopes and staircases, caving, day hikes, and navigating wet aquatics facility floors. ... I've never once gotten my feet wet trekking through snow or watery cave floors--in fact, I made the mistake of wearing these while trekking through knee-high water (they definitely kept the water in that time, oops). ... "
For Kids
7daughter, wife, son, bought
+100%
" ... Bought for my daughter she loves them ... "
" ... Wife loves them. ... "
" ... She loves them and is very thankful that she has them. ... "
" ... Me encantaron son muy cómodos para trabajar ... "
As Gift
5loved, christmas
+100%
" ... Daughters Christmas present. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift. ... "
" ... Grand Daughter loved as an Xmas gift. ... "
" ... Loved these so much I bought my Mother a pair for Christmas! ... "
" ... Gift for the wife. ... "
Delivery
5fast, shipping, delivery
+80%
-20%
" ... Shipping was fast too. ... "
" ... Arrived on time in perfect condition! ... "
Cooling
5cold, warm, weather, never, months
+100%
" ... Fortunately the weather was rather cold ... "
" ... Also, they kept my feet prety warm the whole time we were there. ... "
" ... I never got blisters and my feet never felt cold. ... "
" ... Feet stay warm under desk in cool office and in colder season! ... "
Product As Described
3described, shoes
+100%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... I saw customers posted pictures of these in Utah. ... "
" ... They were exactly as described. ... "
Features
3stylish
+100%
" ... They had excellent traction and were very light. ... "
" ... Light and stylish. ... "
" ... It has all the features I was looking for. ... "
Hair
3top, toes, really, crease, box
-100%
" ... They really do crease over the top of the toes and it cuts like a knife. ... "
" ... the crease across the toe box cut into the top of my toes. ... "
Network
3stayed, concrete, ankles
+67%
-33%
" ... I work in a warehouse on concrete floors and they give me the support I need for my ankles and feet. ... "
" ... feet stayed nice and toasty! ... "
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