Customer Reviews Columbia Ice Maiden™ II

I was so excited when I got these two days earlier than expected. However, when I took them out of the box, I could see they were too narrow. I have your basic wide feet (not elephant sized). I ordered an 8 wide, but they fit more like regular width. Unfortunately, I have to return them.

The person I bought them for has a very narrow foot and ankle so the lacing would allow her to customize them for her fit. There is no zipper, and we found that it was going to be a lengthy process to tighten all the laces each time she was going to wear them. Also, she wears a long coat to walk to work and this shorter length boot shaft left part of her leg exposed to the cold. Will wait for next years styles. I hope to find something with laces, a zipper, and taller boot shaft.

Had to send back as they were too wide even with thick socks Size 9 was snug and 91/2 was too big

They are listed as "wide" but seem quite narrow, especially for boots where you might want to wear heavy socks. No real arch support. The sole of the boot is very stiff, but this might change with time. They do look cute and seem warm. I haven't had an opportunity to test them in the wet or snow.

I am usually 8.5 or 9, but other boots I had tried ran small, so I ordered a 9. It was a little big and wide and also felt hard on the insole. I didn't love the look or the comfort, so I didn't bother to try an 8.5. I would say to get your usual size OR add some kind of insole for arch support and more padding.

Contrary to other reviewers, the foot bed is not removable. It would be almost impossible to insert your own orthotic in this boot. The boot is stylish and weather proof but there is no arch and little foot support. This boot would be so much better if it had a better foot or bed and if it was possible to use your own orthotics.

I was hoping these would be keepers. They look good and were fairly comfortable. But the gusset on the right boot dug into my ankle when it was laced so I was hesitant to keep the boots. And honestly, while wearing them in the house, I wasn’t convinced they’d be all that warm outside.

The wide width boot is very narrow in the toe box. Too bad because it seems like a nice boot otherwise.

Not a fan of the way Columbia fits my foot. Feel like they are too roomy. I have a slightly narrower foot than some.

I had high hopes for these after reading the reviews and then first trying them on, but they haven't lived up to my expectations. They aren't nearly as warm as I hoped and my feet get tired pretty quickly while walking around in them. In 30 degree Fahrenheit weather, my toes were cold within 30-60 minutes (and it will eventually get a lot colder where I live). I was also hoping I would be able to wear them on long walks in the winter, but the bottoms of my feet get tired within about an hour. I'm not sure if it's a lack of support, or if there's just not enough cushioning for me, but I'm disappointed that I'll end up having to buy another pair to suit my needs.

Very nice but not wide enough and I did order and receive the C width. And I was surprised at no arch support. But they are very attractive and appeared they would be waterproof.

Good looking boot! Excellent support and comfort. I took reviews and ordered 1/2 size up. It is way to big even with thick socks. Excellent warmth and kept my feet dry. Good traction even in ice. Be careful to walk slow as ice can be dangerous no matter what footwear you have on. I will buy a 10 as 10.5 is to big.

Though I really like the warmth of Columbia overall and the style of the boot it did not fit me well. While wearing a thin sock, the length was a tad shorter and it was tight across the widest part of my foot. I normally wear a medium width in a 7 1/2 and I think if I were to go up a 1/2 size the length would be too long and not sure if the width would give me enough room across the top of the boot. Sending these back.

I am returning these boots for two reasons. First is I am replacing a pair of Ulu boots that I used for dog walking for years and these Columbia soles just do not have traction in icy alleys where I do most of my walking in a northern suburb of Chicago. Second is that my feet felt cold even though I had heavy socks on. They are rated for below zero weather but the Ulus were lined with Shearling and these just did not feel warm. FYI I did not need special insoles with the Ulus but I put my Superfeet insoles in these. Having said they did not work for me the price cannot be beat as regular snow boots.

I thought these looked nice, had mostly good reviews and should fit the requirements of being warm and waterproof. I read the reviews and went up 1/2 size bigger than anything I have and my toes were still almost at the end. With heavy socks on they were too small. I could feel a slight arch support with my hand but when I put them on they felt flat. I do have high arches but these didn't come close. They are also very hard inside. If they were bigger I could have added some inserts for comfort. I also wore them in the house for a bit and my feet didn't heat up so I'm not sure they'd live up to their claim for cold temps. I ended up returning them.

The boots are really cuter than pictured! Wish I could keep them, but...I have a very wide foot. I went up 1/2 size to adjust for that and the boots cut right across my toes. Ouch. Why don't snow boots come in wide sizes?

My feet do not do well in shoes with the front curved up. Not comfortable after a few minutes wear and my toes started to tingle and feel numb. Sadly had to return. Cute boot.