Customer Reviews Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped

I bought these boots with trepidation because a) they were dirt cheap, (why? what does everybody know that I don't?) and b) I have highly intolerant feet: arthritis, and nearly constant plantar fascitis on one foot. Boy was I wrong! The first time I wore them, I went nonstop for 6 hours on a hot, muggy afternoon digging out underbrush & hauling it away. And the cranky feet were as comfortable as they have been for literally months if not years

Originally ordered and got these in size 9 1/2 and they were too small. Columbia does seem inconsistent with sizing . Zappos allowed for an exchange and UPS pickup so I ordered in size 10. The size 10 arrived two days later and the fit is much better. Only time will tell how well they hold up. I have ordered Columbias before and I'm generally pleased wit them. For some, 9 1/2 fit good, for others, the 9 1/2 ran small.

Fits well and is wide enough. Doesn't pull up in the heel. Very light. I like lots of arch support and cushion and these have regular amounts so if you don't have heel spurs or very high arches these will be fine.

Good looking boots. Ordered 8W however was a bit stiff especially in sole. Also wish the second to top hook was closer to the tongue for better adjustment at the ankle. Ended up going with different brand that gave more flex in the sole.

Super cute hiking boots. I was sad that they are a little too tight in the toes, so I am returning them.

Comfortable except for the upper ankle area. The shoes' tongue irritated my feet, even though I wore boot socks.

These are a great looking boot. I typically wear an 8.5 WW. They are snug, but comfortable in the main shoe area. However, I am returning these. There is a seam on the padded collar that rubs right on my ankle bone, I can only imagine the blister after wearing these trekking through the wild.

They felt very comfortable, light weight and well supported ankles. I went on a 7-8 mile hike, felt great without any issues walking uphills. But after I got home I felt pain/sore of all my toes. Middle toes of both feet felt about to have blisters as if they were burdened with tremendous pressure. I got 1/2 size bigger than my actual shoe size just because I wear thick hiking socks. I do feel free and roomy with my toes. Wonder why my toes felt so painful? Poor padding? No arch support. I know my feet are lot happier with good arch support. Will try different socks next time I go on the same hike, if they give me same pain, sorry will have to go back.

I bought these as a gift for my girlfriend, and she really liked the look and feel. She tried them on right away , and said that they fit well!

I wanted to love these boots because I have a pair of 15 year old Columbia hiking boots that have been the best… just finally now falling apart. These were a tad too narrow for me in the toe box so sadly I had to return them.

I bought a lot of hiking shoes to try, and these were very very stiff. Although I know that stiff can be good for hiking, it was not my preferred style. Great looking and fitting shoes.

Where boot bends on top of boot when walking digs into my top of my toes. They didn’t work for me. :(

These are definitely decent boots for the price. I got them as every-day footwear for the winter, where I'm frequently walking in snow for short distances. The mid sole-outer sole combination is a bit hard for my liking and there's not much arch support. For "real" hiking on Colorado trails tho', I'll stick to my Keen Targhee Miss.

I have high arches and need more support than this boot provides.