Customer Reviews Columbia Ice Maiden™ II

Wore them for the first time today after the most recent post Thanksgiving blizzard. I utilize 3/4 custom orthotics, and the boots are very comfortable with them inserted. There is no arch support without them. The boots are also lightweight, which is a plus if you plan to wear them for long periods of time, and are very warm even without thick wool socks. The drawback to these boots is that they are very slippery in icy, snowy weather. For example, if your city or town or campus has not done a great job salting after clearing snow and ice remains in patches on the ground, you are in trouble. I left work early today to avoid the freeze after sundown, after having to walk extra gingerly into the office this morning. Someone said you have to scuff up the bottoms, but they still have little to no traction. Maybe as time wears on.

Super cute boots, but I had to return them due to the snug fit in the toe box. I may still buy up a size to see if they would work. I am a hard to fit person as I have very wide feet and need a lot of support.

I like the boot just would like a size 9 instead.

I love these, but they are NOT water proof. Water resistant, yes. They are pretty much brand new, and I wore them today. I walked around in some wet grass for a couple of hours. It wasn’t raining, and I didn’t walk through any puddles. When I got home and took them off, the tops of my socks were wet. In my opinion, this does not constitute water PROOF. Water proof means I can walk through puddles and come out with dry socks. Other than that, I love them and they are super warm!

This boot did feel a tad large, but with thick socks would be fine. Very cute but I could not get over how stiff and hard the sole was. ZERO arch support. I even placed a padded insole from another shoe inside to see if that would do the trick. Nope. Still hard and uncomfortable. Had high hopes this boot would be my go to winter shoe for rain and snow. Going back asap.

The right shoe was too small and the left shoe was too roomy. Idk, I never knew my feet were such different sizes. Returning, unfortch.

I don’t know where they came up with the cold rating for these boots, but they didn’t stand up to my expectations. They’re just as warm as any average snow boot. I’m sure they’re fine if you are walking and moving, but my feet froze in them standing still at work. I supplement them with foot warmer inserts.

These might work for healthy feet but for my nerve damage, plantar fash, and high arches they are a no go. Sad cause I liked the look and they seemed very warm

Very ugly and wide

No arch support. Just overall not very comfortable.

These are definitely well-made snow boots. The styling is nice, the comfort is ok, BUT just even wearing them around the house on trial, they SQUEAK incredibly loud. Made me loony in just a few minutes, so back they go!

This is a great and comfortable boot, and I purchased it with the intention of being able to wear it outdoors in the snow (hiking etc). With that in mind, I do not find the shoe nearly warm enough. Admittedly, we are having a brutal New England winter this year, but after 30mins outside in the snow, my feet are freezing. I do have constantly cold hands & feet, but I have owned snow boots from Sorel and Merrill in the past and have not had issues with freezing toes!! In short, a great boot for moderate winter weather & running around town. They are waterproof and I will wear them rather than my Uggs in the slush, but they are not as cozy as I had hoped.

I purchased these boots a few months ago but held off writing my review until I had tested them in a New England winter. (And wow, what a winter we are having!). I had hoped these boots would work for outdoor hikes and snowy activities with the kids, but they are not warm enough for these types of activities. They stand up well to short walks in the neighborhood and walking my kids to/from school in the slush & snow, but after about 30mins my feet are just too cold. This despite my wearing smart wool/thermal socks. I do tend to have freezing cold feet & hands, but I have had both Sorel & Merrill brands in the past that have kept my feet way toastier than these shoes. So in summary, good for quick trips outside/general running around. My Uggs are a warmer boot, but these are waterproof and not destroyed by the slush and snow like the Uggs are. But if you are looking for a boot in which to do winter activities (hiking, snowshoeing), these are not warm or insulated enough for that.

Unfortunately there wasn't enough support for a pronated foot in this boot. If you don't suffer from pronating arches, this might be a good boot for you!

This boot is wide, the fit is all around larger even though I ordered my regular size. Not quite as I expected, so I'm disappointed that it didn't work.

These were ok, not great, not terrible, in terms of fit. Good tread.

Very warm and cute boot however I need more arch support.

These boots are true to size and comfortable. My only complaint is with the laces, it seems you have to lace and unlace them every wearing.

Comfy boot but the bulk at the ankle makes my feet look misshapen. Returning them.