Customer Reviews Columbia Crestwood Waterproof

Nice looking and sturdy shoe, felt a little bit too narrow in the toe area and a bit short. I wear this same size in every shoe I own, but never had shoes from Columbia, so maybe they all fit this way. Ordered half size larger from another company because Zappos did not have my size in the graphite/grape color.

indeed it is 0.5 size smaller. I had to order 0.5 size up, but the style that I had originally ordered is no longer available.

They seemed to be well made and overall comfortable except the left shoe seemed to be a little tighter and the arch support was off. I’m a true 9 and have never had a left shoe be a little tighter/smaller. ?????

Looked everywhere for replacement low waterproof hikers after LL Bean discontinued my Ascensions. Tried many pricey styles and a few low-priced. These won. They are a basic hiking/walking shoe. I use them for 30-45 minute walks on dirt/grass trails. They are basically a men's hiking shoe sized down to a woman's shoe. So don't expect a slim heel outline, etc. However, once it did get muddy and then snowy, I loved the additional traction and stability provided by the more basic-styled heel. The break in is minimal. I don't need a lot of arch support so I think the arch support is great. I have narrow feet so I wear these with a slim short sock and a pair of Wigwams, but they are for fall/winter hiking so I would anyway. They are waterproof so far. They ran very true to size for me. I have always worn a size 9.5 in sneakers and these fit just great. (A lot of sneaker and hiking boot companies now think I should be in a size 9 in their reckoning so this was a relief.) I knew the size 9 was too small by the fact that the top of the heel, which does jut inwards just a bit, was digging into the back of my heel. I plan on using these as my fall-winter "walking" shoe as long as Columbia makes them.

These lightweight hikers are very good for the money. Order a full size big.

Reading other reviews, I decided to order half a size larger. At first, I was a little disappointed because it is truly about half a size larger (maybe a quarter?), but thinking about it further and wearing them around the house, it's probably for the best that there's some room so that they don't have to be broken in and I can wear thick socks if need be (I was wearing them with thin gym socks). So, I'd say they are generally true to size but if you want to wear thick hiking socks, order half a size up.

These are a good shoe for the price. The arch support is above average and the fit is snug enough to feel supported while hiking on uneven ground, but not too tight IF you buy half a size up from your normal size. I am usually a 7 and bought a 7.5 and they seem to be working out.

I am a size nine usually, and I ordered a size 9.5 because of other people's reviews. They are too big! I returned them because they weren't going to work. I was disappointed because they seemed like they would have been comfortable.

I listened to other recommendations and ordered a size larger. I think a half size larger would have been better. I am keeping these and will wear thicker socks for the winter. I will probably try an 8 for the spring because I really like the quality at a good price point.

Loved this shoes, but I almost returned them because they were really squeaky! I did some googling and someone recommended rubbing the bottom outer sole with coconut oil. It worked! Squeaking is gone. So if anyone runs into that issue give the oil a try. (After rubbing it in I wiped it off of course to prevent slipping.)

Usually wear a 7 in boots and athletic shoes, but glad i read reviews and got 7 1/2 cause the front does run short. These gave me about a 1/2 to inch room at toe which is needed. Little slippage in heel but wore around house for 3 days and little heavier sock takes care of that mostly, no rubbing noticed, they are comfortable. Had my other Columbia's for many years, think I will keep these.

Third try was the charm!! A half size bigger is what worked for me. I've successfully worn them around the house, but am looking forward to wearing them in the nature park.