Customer Reviews Columbia Newton Ridge Plus

This hiking book is perfect for getting muddy and doing pretty low-key hiking. Its a great fit around the ankle especially, and not too heavy.

I tried this boot on in the store yesterday (3/5/24). The fit is very comfortable and secure, distributing weight well and balancing out. I did not purchase these, as I decided to wait awhile, however, I have owned a pair of Columbia hiking boots that I was very pleased with for suburban hiking. I do wonder whether the designers would consider offering a half chap (similar to what equestrians wear) as an accessory for the hiking boots, as gaiters are not as durable for hiking in tall grass areas or even light industrial conditions. With regard to fit: ALL of the shoes (regardless of brand) tend to run small. It may depend on origin of manufacture. This has always been true of clothing in the past. Different brands are not always sized the same, and it is dubious that a consumer will find the absolute perfect fit unless the product is custom made.

I got these for ankle support after breaking my ankle last year. So far theyre comfortable and supportive without causing any discomfort.

For the past maybe 10 years (?), these have been my go-to boots for almost everything - walking, hiking, even running and sports. I'm very sad to report, after purchasing probably 14-16 pairs over the years, that they've changed the way they make them and the toe box is now too narrow especially on the outer edge. At least this was the case for the last 4 pairs I tried. Maybe they're trying to save a few pennies per pair by switching manufacturers? Who knows! All I can say is I would have gladly continued buying one or two pairs a year for the rest of my life, but, unfortunately, they are now completely unwearable for me. Unless Columbia changes them back to how they were, I will - with much regret - have to find a different shoe.

I've had these boots now for a few weeks. I hike 2 x daily, 5 days a week on the trails in East Bay Area, California - currently during the rainy season. I go off trail, run on rocks, in mud and need good traction and waterproofing. These work great. I also love the design of the laces. Before wearing them, I gave them a coat of Kiwi's Wet Pruf to add longevity to the leather. I'm so happy Columbia released an all black leather mid length hiking boot with metal laces rings. I've been through a lot of their boots that have failed in various areas. They finally got it right. Except... ...the craftsmanship is to be desired. This would've been 5 stars except for internal stitching is rough and not smooth, causing blisters on the TOP of my feet where the skin is so delicate. Uggh. Thinking I'm gonna have to get some sand paper to soften it up.

When i finally wore out my first pair, i was overjoyed to find the same style still available. I've worn them in corn fields, bean fields, deep mud, and deeper snow. I may not be a hiker, but I'm definitely a worker. These are so comfortable, and i love the way they look. I'm a Columbia fan forever, as are my cats. Tying my boots up in the morning = PLAY TIME. I go thru a lot of shoestrings.

Comfortable from the first moment and just what I need. I bought these for snowshoeing and haven't had the opportunity to try them on the trail, but for day to day walking in snow and rain they have been great.

I do not like this hiking shoe. Merrells were much better. This shoe was hard and painful to break in. After broke in they are still not comfortable. Not great for long hikes or all day wear. They do keep your feet dry but also very cold during winter hikes, even with a couple pairs of socks. They do last awhile. I have had mine for years and haven't had to replace them yet. I might anyway, just because I would like something more comfortable. If your shopping for a hiking shoe, I would pick something else. There are way more comfortable hiking shoes out there.

I bought these on Sep 2022, they are part of a whole lot of other boots I have, I have been using these recently and frequently. One day at the supermarket, my laces got intertwined between both boots, and I almost fell, the other day as I was getting ready to go down the stairs it happened again. After those two incidents, I have been very cautious, and make sure I tie my laces properly. Today it happened again, I they got hooked on the other shoe and I fell in the sidewalk, hurt my knee and hand. I will never use these again, nor give to any one since they are extremely dangerous to wear.

I purchased these boots for my wife she says they are amazing and extremely comfortable. They keep her feet dry even on the wettest days.

I bought this specifically for my Greenland trip and it did not disappoint! I was afraid I would slip and fall on ice but I felt assured with the grip of this boots while hiking. I love the marionberry color!

A little to clunky for what i need. Im sure tgey are good hiking boots.

we eloped and hiked all day so i ordered these in white to wear with my wedding dress. aesthetically, they were perfect. so cute & exactly what i wanted. i read they didn't require much of a break-in period, so i didn't do much before wearing them on our big day. i definitely didn't wear the right hiking socks (we ordered fun socks to wear instead) and got a couple blisters. but that was from the non-moisture wicking socks rather than the boots. overall, they were very comfortable. i wore them for about 8 hours and we were basically walking/standing that entire time and my feet only got a little sore. even the next day, my feet/legs were not sore. so i would definitely recommend them!!

I have only done a couple of hikes with these boots so far but I am loving them! I'm typically a size 7 but ordered a 7.5 to allow room for socks and they fit perfectly. No weird places where they rub and they seem to be completely waterproof. They have great traction and are very very cute! Would reccomend!

These shoes are THE worst. I tripped so many times as the shoe lace of one shoe gets stuck in the hooks provided to hold the lace in place of the other shoe and immobilizes both your feet completely. Today, I finally tripped hard enough to twist my ankle and completely sprain it on a hike. Im bed ridden as Im writing this, my Utah trip is ruined. Im beyond angry.

these are my go to boots for work around the farm.EXCEPT they really are NOT very waterproof. they are comfortable, sturdy, supportive, you can wear them for hours. BUT when just walking my horses out to their pastures for less than 200 over a mowed grass field by the time I get 4 horses out my socks are WET!! They seem to have a barrier inside the boot that is maybe meant to keep your feet dry but it really doesnt work! I have bought at least 4 pairs of these in the past couple of years. the longest ones kept dry for about a year, the most recent ones for ONLY 1 MONTH!! Come on Columbia!! You can do better than that!!

Wore these for about 2 months and they have already started letting moisture in when walking in wet grass. So disappointed. When I tried to return them I was a few days past the return window so there was nothing they could do. I will not be purchasing from Columbia ever again. Poor products and poor customer service.

Sooooo glad I listened to the Instagram girlies about these boots. My first pair of hiking boots and they are so amazing! Lightweight, comfortable, didnt need breaking in! I have wide feet and ordered my normal size in a wide width and they fit perfectly.

These were very comfortable out of box! I wear with taller socks so that might have stopped any possible rubbing at first. I havent tried water resistance yet, but everything else is as promised. I hope to get a few good years out of these shoes.