Customer Reviews Columbia Ice Maiden™ II

I had a pair of LL Beans boots that I owned for over 5 years. It took this long for me to realize that the boots might be too big for my feet, which makes walking very difficult and it gets cold when my toes submerge in the snow. I bought this pair to replace the LL Bean ones, and I would rate it 4.5/5 for its warmth, fit, and comfort. The shoes are really warm, which is hard to find for me because my feet get so cold in the winter. The style is a lot slimmer and it makes walking a lot easier and faster. The boots are weighty and the traction is great! I am usually a size 6 to 6.5, and 6.5 fit well overall with slightly thicker socks. The comfort isn't amazing but it's not bad either. I do find it rubbing on my left ankle bone a little, but that seems to be the case for me with most shoes. However, it's not bad enough to blister. Though there is not much arch support, it doesn't get too painful without insoles.

I agree with other reviewers:these are warm and comfortable. I did not test them in the ice and snow but I believe they will deliver. There’s good arch support their overall lightweight and flexible. I did buy a few other pairs at the same time and found another pair of Columbias that I liked better. I bought the black in these, and for me they were to monochrome and harsh looking. I think it would be much cuter in other colors. I have a black coat so I need some black in my shoe. I guess I just didn’t find the right aesthetic. I plan on returning them. If for this price point they are wonderful if you can find a color and look that works for you.

Nice boot and light in weight, but I felt it ran narrow in the toe box. Even with a half size larger than I normally take, it was not roomy with medium weight socks.

I normally wear a 6.5, but I wanted something a little bigger so I can wear thick socks and/or a custom orthotic. The size 7 is perfect. (Sometimes the extra plush makes boots a full size smaller, but these don't have much plush in the foot area.) They come with a thick foam insole with no shaping, so if you want your feet to have more support, an orthotic will be better. These boots are attractive, comfortable, and should be good once it gets really cold. I might change out the shoelaces. They're way too long, and will get caked when walking in deep snow.

I am normally a 7 to 7.5 and the 7.5 fit great. The inner sole is a little hard. I put in my arch support instead and boot is now super comfortable with enough room for thick sock. Very cute style and surprisingly very warm. Would highly recommend.

I have searched for snow boots that are comfortable and aren't super clunky and heavy on my feet. I love these! They are cute and easy to put on. They aren't super warm, but with a thick pair of socks they do the job.

I got these boots just in time for our first snow storm and the waterproofing is great, they're super warm, and they're very stylish. I really love these boots!I am in need of really good arch support though and my inserts make the boots tight so I need to find better support if I'm going to wear these more than an hour at a time.

Comfortable and attractive snow boots. With lacing in front, easy to slide on and off. Room inside for my feet and thick winter socks. Columbia is a great brand at a reasonable price. I expect them to last.

So glad I decided to purchase these boots. Their stylish and comfortable, love them. Order size 6 perfect fit, and warm. Can’t wait to test them out on the snow.

I've had these boots for 3 years now. They are lightweight, warm, and cute. I would say the support is pretty good, inside the boot, and they are definitely comfortable to wear for the day. I wore them just around my (medium) city, to the park, running errands, etc. The top of the foot is not waterproof, so if you wear them in deep snow be sure to use a waterproofing spray or else moisture will seep in and wet your feet (I know this from experience!). I took off a star because the sole of one boot cracked this year--three years after I bought them. It split all the way through the rubber outer sole and up into the fabric inside. Needless to say, wearing them in ANY wet weather now gets my foot wet. I'll keep wearing them when it's strictly dry but now I have to get a new pair of boots that are actually waterproof on the bottom, ugh. I thought they would last for more than 3 years of pretty tame wear.

I was looking for something easy to slip on and off and tuck pants into for quick trips to the mailbox or to take the dog out. Jeans tuck inside easily and they look good with jeans or leggings. I was happy to find something in this price range

My foot felt cramped. And I ordered a half size up from my normal size.

Super attractive boot, not too heavy and clunky. Slightly too short and there's something kind of stiff digging into the top of my foot at the joint at the base of my big toes. I think it's the stitching, but not sure. I'm hesitant to go a size up for fear of losing the not strong enough for my foot but better than most boots arch support.

Not very insulated. OK for most weather but I wanted them for winter hiking in Wisconsin. They did not fit the bill. For casual walking around town and occasional sledding or other outdoor adventures they would be fine. A nice looking boot at a good price. Light weight. I just need something that can handle rough use in all sorts of winter weather.

These boots are great quality, especially for the price. They are so comfortable and warm with ample traction for my Montana winters. They are also very light, not clunky like a lot of other snow boots. They ran true to size for me. I have a pretty narrow foot and wear an 8. The 8 fits me perfectly with any thickness of sock. The only thing I am not crazy about is the color. I ordered the grey, and I was hoping for a nice charcoal grey, but these have a pretty good green tint to them. In certain light they actually look more green than grey. I wish I had gotten the black, but I'm not too bummed, because i only plan to wear them for dog walking, snow shoveling, running errands, etc.

I did order up a half size and the fit was perfect, good quality on the boot materials.

Fit like shoes. If you are planning on wearing thick socks size up. I chose to keep mine as I plan on using them as go to work commuter boots and will be wearing tights.

These are beautiful boots and I think would keep my feet toasty, however I normally wear 9.5 medium (on the narrow side) sometimes a 10 depending on the brand. I ordered 9.5 and had to return. I think 10 will be perfect and I’ll reorder in that size.

What is nice about these boots is that the insole is removable and you can put your own insole in. The insole that the boot comes with is pretty flat, not that great in my opinion, but once you remove that and put in your own these boots are good for walking around a lot. I also found that I had adequate space in the toe box. If you want to do what I did I recommend buying a half size larger. The boot has a show lace, which makes it slightly adjustable, which is another great feature of these boots. These are snow boots, but I also think they are good for wearing in cold weather even if there is no snow/rain because they are cute and pleasant looking. These boots will definitely keep your feet warm, but they are comfortable to have indoors as long as you have socks on. I own uggs and like them, but I find myself hesitant to wear them when I know a lot of walking will be involved as uggs are very flat and they don't work well with removable insoles, so these boots are a great alternative. I also struggle with the toe boxes of boots being too narrow and the heels of boots being too wide. Being able to put in my own insole and use the shoe lace really helped me make these boots work, as most pairs of boots I try on don't work for me. I would say these boots are somewhat true to size, but since people may want to use an insole or wear thicker socks I'd suggest ordering the boots in two sizes at least and playing around with it to see what works best for you.

I bought these because I wanted a cute snow boot that was entirely black (including fur) to wear with black tights or jeans. These fit the bill! They are warm and have good traction on ice. My only complaint is that they are only really good as a street shoe - the heel doesn't provide enough support to walk on a snowy trail, even for a short hike. Good for in town but not very versatile! If you are looking for functionality for both, I would choose Sorels instead.