Customer Reviews Columbia Minx™ Mid

I just got these from Zappos and haven't worn them outside yet. But here are the tests I did: Wet Test: I turned on the water in the tub and splashed my booted foot underneath. The bottom of the boot actually held up quite well. It was the top half that started leaking. Once water got in, it penetrated the entire boot. So, this is not a rainboot. It can handle low puddles and a few inches of wet snow. If you're in deep wet snow, you will get wet above the ankle. Overall, I was satisfied. Cold Test: It isn't cold enough outside yet to really know if these are warm boots. So I took two mini-bottles, put 1 tablespoon of water into each, placed one in the freezer and the other in the boot, which I put in the freezer. I left them both in there for an hour. When I took the bottles out, the freezer bottle was frozen solid. The boot bottle had a thick layer of ice inside of which was lots of water. Overall, I was impressed. The boot is soft and flexible, almost like wearing a supportive sock. You can spend all day in this boot without discomfort. The sole is a cushy foam that I found remarkable comfortable. I imagine it will wear down eventually, but it is very thick and cozy right now. I want to use these boots for cold city days and snow sports. That's mostly low snow in the city and dry snow in the mountains. Warm feet is most important to me. For that they seem very satisfactory. Although this boot is slightly over the price range I was hoping to spend, I think it's worth it.

These are great! I have almost no arch in my feet so shoes are hard for me to buy and I never do it online. Until now! So glad I bit the bullet. If Zappos didn't have their free returns, I wouldn't have done it but happy I did. These can be as loose or tight as you want around your calves. The grippers on the bottom are great and I'm sure they will be good on ice this winter. If you're on the fence: GET THESE!

These are the best winter boots that I ever had. I went to Amsterdam recently for New Year's and the weather there was cold and damp. It was raining most of the time. These boots did not disappoint me. My feet were warm and comfortable the whole trip. I even used them during our entire tours which require a lot of walking (one day we walked eight hours non stop)! An excellent buy for the money. I am 7 shoe size and I have to return a 7½ for an 8.

Love these boots -- both cute and functional. I purchased these for a Germany/Austria trip in the middle of winter...they worked beautifully. The pair I initially purchased had some sort of slight sewing defect inside the shoe that I was afraid would rub (Zappos came to the rescue and sent me a new pair). I thought that the shoes were a bit too small when I initially was breaking them in, but after two days of wearing them they felt perfect (would also note that the first day of breaking them in at the mall killed my feet). On the actual trip though I could walk all day without any discomfort...usually with my feet being the warmest part of my body. When walking through the city my feet were never cold. After a couple of hours of hiking through snow, my toes did get a little numb, but that was after a couple of hours. I trudged through several inches of snow on the trip without any water leakage, so would say that they're not flood proof, but certainly work for 6-12 inches of snow. The boots themselves are darling and come up to about mid-calf. I have the off whites ones and the color is very nice...I didn't really realize how off-white they were until I put them up against the snow. They likely wouldn't look good with white pants, but they're cute with any other color. Overall very impressed with these shoes and think they were worth the money.

Love these boots. They are just as pictured, extremely comfortable and super warm - despite being relatively thin and very lightweight. I have them in purple and they are very stylish for snow boots. I was hesitant if they would fit because I wear a 12 wide. However, the boots are soft and flexible enough they feel great! I live in Norway and I'm so glad to have these to get me through the long cold wet winter.

I live in Minnesota so I was looking for a pair of boots that would be warm, comfortable, and add some style to my outdoor outfits. Thank you Zappos for shipping them so quickly with great customer service as always! We reached 12 degrees this past week, so I was able to really put these boots to the test. I have never owned such a warm pair of boots! I am a true believer in this Omni-Heat thing that Columbia has going on! My feet never got cold walking around the city (I even wore thin socks), and they are so comfortable that I was able to wear them all day without any blisters or sore feet! I have slightly wider feet than average, and these ran just a tad on the small size so I went up a half size. I bought the black ones and they are a more matte in real life than the picture. The rubber soles are also really great for walking on ice (we've already had snow and ice this year, go figure). If you're looking for a cute pair of stylish boots that keep your feet and toes warm, this is a great boot!

Very happy with the look and quality of these boots! I was looking for an alternative to Uggs and these boots are much more comfortable, have a nice insole and arch support(and my heels don't flop up and down when I walk) and look cuter. Have not tested them out in the cold yet, my they seem very warm. Beware, they run half a size small.

I love these boots! The picture does not accurately represent the black boot. It is not shiny black but rather more of a flat black with just a little shine. Really classy. I have a narrower foot and they fit perfect with a medium weight sock. I wear a 7 1/2 in shoe and that is what I ordered and they just what I wanted. I like they are not clunky and I can actually feel my feet. I haven't worn them in snow or ice yet but they look like they will keep me stable, warm and stylish.

A flexible winter boot! I live in minimalist shoes these days and now find stiff, thick soles almost painful to wear. I have wanted a "barefoot" winter boot for a long time. I tried the new barefoot boot by Merrell, but found the fit and flex all wrong - tight in toes, loose everywhere else, stiff sole. This shoe is what I was looking for! It's flexible, light, roomy in the toes, but the laces let me secure it so it stays with my feet.

I ordered these boots for my trip to Canada. I tried them at home and they fit really nice and they are cute. However the sporty look is limiting what I can wear them with. Returned because went with another Columbia boot: Ice maiden lace. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because of the price.

Love these boots! They kept my feet very warm and dry in the snow and rain, are lightweight, very flexible, and cute. They do seem to run smaller but I notice this seems to happen with most of Columbia's clothing anyway.

I have Raynaud's syndrome so I was searching for boots to keep my toes ultra warm. I purchased these after trying them on and have worn them everywhere! My toes stay same temperature as the rest of my body but my feet do not sweat. They are very flexible - I even wore them for a 5K race in the snow!

I echo other reviews in that these are adorable and so comfortable! I have high- ish arches so I need a boot with softness across the top of the foot. The 8.5 fit perfectly, but I opted for the 9 since I like a little wiggle room for my toes. The 9 is slightly bigger while still fitting snugly around the heel with my thin Smartwool socks. I have not warn them in sloppy, wet snow yet; the tag says they are waterproof, though, so we'll see. The tongue of the boot is flat and wide, so it feels like it won't let anything leak in. I will be wearing them for walking to work in the city, and these boots have nice grippers on the bottom for icy sidewalks. Happy winter, everyone!

I haven't had Columbia boots for a while but took a chance on these. They exceeded my expectations. They are more comfortable than tennis shoes, and the sole seems to shape to my foot. And they are cute!

I love these boots! My daughter's wedding was held at Mt. Hood in Oregon where it snowed heavily. Not only was I warm and dry but the tread of the soles allowed me to walk feeling safe. Not to mention how pretty they are!

Ran at least a full size short. Zero arch support with the squishy footbed. After walking around 5 minutes in my house with these on, my arches started to ache. Too bad, these boots are so cute!

I wanted a white pair of boots, that could be worn with leggings or skiny jeans and not look heavy/work-like and still be cute. These are them! They are SO comfortable! I was nervous about the sizing after reading reviews, but I am a consistent 9, and the 9 fit perfectly.

I love these boots! They are ridiculously comfortable, warm, and waterproof. I was concerned that they'd be a pain to put on because of all the laces, but they tighten easily with a single pull from the top. The soles have good traction, and I can walk long distances in them. And they look good, either under pants or with the cuffs tucked into the boots.

These are really great winter shoes. They look adorable, extremely comfortable, and super light. Flexible sole allows to drive comfortably and they are really warm. I had chance to test them in real snow this winter and they stayed warm and dry. Will get another pair in blue or brown soon.

I purchased these boots to use every day during the winter months as well as for snowmobiling up in northern NH. I have to say they are the most comfortable boots (or shoes) I have ever owned! And my feet are always toasty warm (with one pair of medium weight socks) even when riding all day in -20F....I will say, however, that my feet are very narrow, so I doubt these would fit anyone with a med - wider foot. I would definitely purchase these again!

These boots feel like a light support sneaker and a slipper all in one. Comfortable, waterproof and warm! Lightweight and surprisingly cushy. I am a size 7.5, purchased an 8 and I'm able to wear a thin or thick sock. I hike and walk with my dog daily (in all weather conditions) in these boots and couldn't love them more!

These boots are awesome. Insanely comfortable, they look great, and so far, they've kept my feet warm and dry. I am glad I listened to the reviews and ordered a full size larger than I normally wear.

Love the boots, warm & comfortable. But I ignored other reviews that said the boots run small, and that was a mistake. The boots run a whole size small.

I bought this boot for a whirlwind trip to NYC in January. Temperatures were in the 30's, and I was going to be doing lots of walking. I wanted a boot that was stylish, warm, and very comfortable. I am a size 12, and very tall, so it's often difficult to find shoes that both look cute and hold up to long hours of walking. This boot covered all my bases. The sole is very soft and flexible, and the upper is extremely light. The reflective material and faux fur really do keep you toasty warm. I wouldn't recommend it for normal weather, though. Wearing the boots around in California usually makes my feet and legs sweat like crazy. Definitely a great boot, though.