Customer Reviews Columbia Ice Maiden™ II

I just got these boots and so far they are great. I did buy the wide size as I have arthritis and I have a hard time finding boots and shoes that don't irriate the joint. I put these on out of the box and I can tell they will be a good fit. I will post another review once I wear them outside and see how they are in the snow.

I can't tell you how long I looked for boots that would be warm, stylish, easy-on-and-off and would provide great traction in slippery, snowy conditions. I found them! These Ice Maiden II boots are cute (I always get compliments) and offer plenty of room for thick socks. I used to wear only pull-on boots because I thought laces would be a pain, but these laces tie as quick as a zipper. And unlaced, they laces don't dangle so I can shove my feet into them and run out back with the dog for five minutes without even bothering to tie them. The one criticism (I wish they'd let me give 4 1/2 stars!) is that the lining is a bit thin. That's good if you're wearing thick socks, but with thinner socks it feels a little un-cushioned. Other than that, I love these boots!

I bought these boots just in time for a heavy wet snow, and subsequent cold snap. I walked through deep, slushy puddles and my feet stayed dry. The boots kept my feet fairly warm in very cold weather. They fit true to size (I bought up a 1/2 size to allow for heavy socks) and are comfortable. They feel substantial but have a slim profile. Easy to put on and take off. I definitely recommend.

I was looking for a sturdy, warm snow boot with a little more style than my 20 year old Sorel's. The Ice Maiden boot had many good reviews. It is water proof with a roomy toe box. The boots are comfortable and good for shoveling snow and walking in heavy snowfall. They are not quite as warm as I was hoping but allow for a heavy sock or two. They are lightweight and I like the design.

First I would say that the marketing name of these boots is misleading. To me, "Ice Maiden" would imply that the boots have some kind of exceptional traction on ice. They DO NOT. The large cleats do provide good traction in the snow. To provide better than average traction on ice, sipes would have to be added similar to those on the soles of boat shoes. Secondly, the toe box area of boots is tight. This is becoming a recurring theme with shoes that are produced overseas. I purposely ordered a 11W boot as opposed to my usual 10M size to try to avoid a tight boot but it is still somewhat tight. If I wear thin socks or go barefoot the toe box size is acceptable. Thick socks, forget about it. The toe box area needs to be 1/8 inch wider and 1/8 inch higher. In conclusion, if I wear thin socks or none at all, the boots are very warm, somewhat comfortable and nice looking. I did add a set of elastic laces which makes getting the boots on and off a breeze.

Very warm but run pretty big. Keep my feet dry even in multiple inches of snow