Customer Reviews Columbia Heavenly Omni-Heat
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Customer Fit Survey:
41%"Felt a half size smaller"
78%"Felt true to width"
85%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Like others have said, this boot runs extremely small. I generally wear a size 9, and will wear order a 9.5 in winter boots if I want to wear my thicker socks. I ordered these boots in a size 10 after reading the reviews here. They arrived quickly, and appear to be very good quality. However, the size 10 was much too small. I will now have to pay to ship them back, and am planning on ordering a size 11 (a full two sizes up from what I normally wear!!).
I cannot speak to how these boots perform because I did not get to wear them outside or in the snow. Around the house, they felt like they would be comfortable had they been the correct size. We just got three feet of snow, so I am a bit disappointed that I won't be able to use them right now.
Right now, the boots are out of stock in the size that I need, but I hope to reorder them again when they come back in stock. My only complaint about these boots is the sizing being so incredibly off and having to go through so much hassle now to try to get a correct size, but I am looking forward to getting them reordered again!
LoveWinter57,
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Love the style of these boots. I have painful feet, so the soft material is perfect. These boots run VERY small on me. I'm usually a 7 or 8, and I need to order these in at least a 9.
I'd also recommend:
Vasque
Wendy W, Zappos Customer,
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Waterproof and warm, great for winters. Ordered 1/2 size up for better fit.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I read many reviews for these boots and decided to order them. Took the advice and ordered half size up. They look great, fit great, and are really lightweight. The problem is my feet still get cold. Not sure where the "omni heat" reflective lining is or maybe mine were made without but my toes get cold. My main purpose for these boots are wearing them to ice rinks to watch my children play hockey.
RAB5,
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These boots are stylish and warm, but just not quite wide enough for a winter boot. Even sizing up a bit doesn't give much extra room in the width, unfortunately. If you plan to wear very thin socks, half size up might be ok, and they may form to the foot, but I'm not keeping them just in case they don't. I typically fit fine in regular shoes (do not wear "wide" width).
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I've had my boots for about a week now. The first time I wore them, I had a thick cotton sock on. Although you are SUPER warm at the fur, the part where your feet are, aren't as warm. The temperature in the Western Washington area was in the low 30s with some wind so I'd say just about 30. My feet were already warm when I put them on so it wasn't an issue of me having cold feet prior to putting them on. The next time I tried them with wool socks. Definitely much warmer. I went out when it was in the 20s and light snow on the ground and it did its duty to keep my feet warm. I haven't walked in the snow with them and I would imagine with 200g they really aren't intended for walks in snow (ie snowshoeing). Not much arch support but I always put insoles in my shoes. So with the wool socks and insoles, the size makes them fit perfect. I'm normally a 9-9.5 and I got the 10 and they fit fine but I also have a narrow foot.
Madomi,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I really, really like the shoes, but they're too small. Already went 0,5 size up, but still wasn't enough.
Order one whole size up.
Peggergrethe,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Love the look. Needs a better arch, can get uncomfortable if you wear them too long.
MJL87,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Definitely order a size up as these run small. They are very warm and comfortable and I am so glad I got them. Lacing them up can be a bit a of a pain but they but they serve their purpose.
CL57,
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Like the color. I am normally an 8.5 but got a 9 since they are snow boots. My toes were still all the way at the end. Will be returning but did like the boot.
Michelle F, Zappos Customer,
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great warm cute boots!! great as well on ice and in snow! Be ware….they felt to me at least a whole size small to me. enjoy them. they are really good boots, and i would have given 5 stars except the sizing.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I've owned 2 pairs of the Minx II boots and these are exactly the same except the style.
they're warm & comfortable and should be waterproof like the Minx.
I'm usually a size 6.5-7 and i ordered the 7 for more wiggle room and they fit fine.
You have to keep the laces loose until you break them in (i had to do this with the minx)
they do stretch a little bit so give it time if it feel a little snug.
Kimberly, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These are super cute and comfy boots. However, they run small I wear a size 8 and needed a size 9. The boots are shorter than I expected by are a perfect light weight everyday warm boot.
Snowmama,
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Loved the style, warmth and color of the Columbia Heavenly Omni-heat boots. The sizing is small though as I generally am a 9W or 9.5 Reg but I tried a 9.5 and my toe was still touching the end. Even though the pile will flatten eventually that wouldn't have helped the length of the boot sadly. The lacing had to be loosened quite a bit to get my foot in (and I have high arches) so it wasn't the most convenient to get them on and off. They are warm though and look cute over leggings.Comfortable sole for walking.
Udella, Zappos Customer,
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The Columbia Heavenly Omni-Heat boot is lightweight, very warm and comfortable. Columbia is a well- respected brand and these meet those expectations. I would recommend going up one half size as they were snug in bare feet in my regular size. With thick socks, I’d recommend one full size up. They don’t have a lot of arch support so I wouldn’t suggest these if you need a boot you can wear all day. We haven’t had any snow or rain since I’ve had these so I don’t know if they are waterproof but the grommets and tongue are sealed underneath with what appears to be waterproof material. The shoe bottom is on par with other non-slip boots. Once you adjust the laces to a position that would enable easy on/off, you are good to go!
I'd also recommend:
UGG
Vt, Zappos Customer,
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I normally wear an 8 or 8.5 medium width shoe, although my foot is slightly wide and flat. I also have short legs with somewhat thick calves and I must deal with an occasional flareup of ankle arthritis. Due to these challenges, the Columbia Heavenly Omni-Heat boot is not a good choice for me. The 8.5 boot is at least one size too short and it is too narrow for my foot, ankle and calf; thus, negatively affecting the comfort and appearance of the boots in my situation. Fortunately, for my sister-in-law who was visiting from PA, and who wears a medium size 7.5; the size 8.5 boots fit her perfectly and she looks fabulous in them. She recently had an opportunity to wear the boots in snow higher than 6-8 inches for several hours, and reported that she was very comfortable with dry, warm feet. After she went inside, she brushed the snow off the boots and set them on a mat. Later, she was amazed to find that the boots and faux fur still looked great! I am happy that my sister-in-law loves the boots, but since they feel a full size smaller than marked, I gave them an overall 4 star rating.
I'd also recommend:
Keen, Ecco Sport, UGG and The North Face
Mary G, Zappos Customer,
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The Columbia Heavenly Omni-Heat boot is probably the coziest boot I've ever tried on - not a stiff hiking or snowshoeing boot, more of a hanging out at the campsite or lodge, maybe tromp around in the snow a little, tubing with the kids, you know. They're waterproof and rated for some seriously cold temps. Living in California, it's the sort of thing I only get to wear on occasion, but if I lived in a colder climate, I could definitely see these being an every-day boot for the commute to the transit station or just around the neighborhood. The faux fur is super soft. And there's some science to the coziness of it all, what with the insulation and heat-reflective interior fabric. But what really struck me was how cushiony the soles are! Very springy, almost like a slipper, but with more support, obviously. The laces easily loosen and tighten to allow for easy slip on and off, and I honestly can't imagine choosing a similar-priced slip on boot instead - these win, hands down. Note - I received my usual size (8 1/2) but found them a bit snug, even with thin socks. I would size up a half size. Mostly, this boot made me wish I could just hop in the truck and take a drive up the mountain immediately. I'm giving 4 out of 5 stars for overall just due to the fit, and I'm not sure about their durability yet. But 5 and 5 for comfort and style, because dang, they're so cushy, and darn cute.
Sarah C, Zappos Customer,
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These are not sized correctly. I wear an 8 in most every shoe but after reading the reviews that said to size up, I ordered a size 9, and these are still way too small. The shoe is very nice looking and feel high quality.
Tracy, Zappos Customer,
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Based on reviews I ordered a half size up. I normally wear a 5.5 and occasionally a 6. The size 6 was too narrow and too short. The boots are warm and comfortable. However, I only wore them inside my house because they felt too small so I didn’t test in cold temperature. They do seem well insulated though. I will be returning and hopefully a 6.5 is available.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These boots are super cute, so the fit was a disappointment. I almost always fit into a 6M, and these were definitely tight. Worse than that, the heel slid up and down every time I took a step. I tried adding some additional heel support, but it didn't help. No choice but to send them back :-(
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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these are comfy for about an hour, after that the lack of arch support causes problems. they are narrow shoes--i do not have wide feet and it is hard to get my foot into them if i am not wearing very thin socks. I ordered a half size up and my foot always feels a bit squished in these, BUT all that aside, for walking the dog or shoveling the snow, they are warm, lightweight, low profile (not clunky) and have great traction on icey sidewalks. So, if you have narrower feet and don't need arch support or don't plan to wear than for hours at a time, they are very good shoes in many respects. the sizing is so off that my kid who wears a 7 and my kid who wears a 9 both steal them from me when they can't find their boots. i wear a nine and half and these are a 10. go figure.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are nice boots but they are just not right for me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are very narrow. Ordered a half size up which was fine for the Length but still too narrow.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Returning. More then a size smaller. Usually i wear a 7-7.5. I ordered an 8. So tight in both width and length.
Mel, Zappos Customer,
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I wanted to love these boots so badly. The construction is great. They hit all the marks of what I was looking for as far as functionality. I really liked the style. But they were surprisingly small. I have narrow feet with a fallen arch and these were tight on my entire foot. I loosened the laces and tried to manipulate them in any way I could think of and they were just too-snug all around. I don't think sizing up would have helped because they were tight around my entire foot - like a compression sock. I tried these socks on with a very thin trouser sock, so I cannot imagine how they would have worked with a thicker/warmer sock. Taking all those things into account, I am regretfully returning them, and will not be purchasing a different size of this style.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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