Customer Reviews Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped

Cute boot that could work for some but the break was in an odd place and the boot material bit into the top of the foot. Returning

I have had the shoes for almost 2 months in preparation for a hiking trip. They started off great wearing them around in order to break them in. However, the more I've worn them, the more uncomfortable they get when I wear them regularly for days on end. Basically, I wore them to a standing concert, followed by working yard/house work, for three days straight, and by the end of the second day my heels hurt terribly and slight pain around the ankles (laced all the way). I am not sure if it is basically because I was standing almost all day for three days, but I cannot imagine that hiking shoes do not have enough support and cushion to stand/move around (especially on flat terrain). I am actually a bit nervous for my 3 day hiking trip to Colorado next week. I do love Columbia but hopefully these shoes pull through but currently am not happy with my purchase.

Went on sale two days after purchasing. Was not emailed a coupon so feel like I wasted money.

Purchased for a trip to Sequoia and Yosemite. Two days later I still have tenderness on the back of my ankle/lower leg. The boot's padding cut into the back of my ankle/Achilles tendon. On Day #1 my hiking partner - walking behind me - said she could see an indentation in my skin every time I stepped forward. Horrible fit.

I really wanted to like these. The colors are great and the boots are very lightweight. However, I ordered a 7.5 (half size bigger than my sneakers as I usually do for almost all boots I buy) and while the foot felt fine, the back of the shoe just rubbed into my ankle tremendously. My ankles were so sore, and the bone felt numb by the end of the day. I even tried different socks and it felt the same. Not worth it at all, not even to break in. They get easily dirty as well.