Men's Newton Ridge Plus Ii Waterproof Hiking Shoe

Comfortable, high-quality shoes. I bought them for outdoor activities and wear them almost always, except in hot weather. They have water protection and do not get wet even in heavy rain. The size is fully compatible with the manufacturer's size chart. The price is reasonable. You can walk all day without getting tired. The sole is grippy and durable.

I have purchased these boots in the past and I will keep buying them. Here’s why you should too: 🟢 MY PROS: 🔴 MY CONS: ——————— ———————— #1. GREAT PRICE 💰 #1. CAN BE A LITTLE TIGHT FOR THOSE WITH WIDE FEET #2. EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE #2. I WISH THEY HAD MORE COLOR COMBINATIONS OF THIS SAME BOOT #3. EXACT SIZE FIT. #3. MAY BE TOO WARM OF A BOOT FOR EVERYDAY INSIDE USE #4. MADE VERY WELL #5. GREAT QUALITY #6. LAST LONGER THAN OTHER BRAND BOOTS IVE OWNED #7. SUPPORTS ANKLE VERY WELL (WELL CUSHIONED & INSULATED) #8. SOFT AND LIGHT WEIGHT #9. GREAT FOR EVERYDAY OUTDOOR USE DURING THE SPRING, FALL & WINTER #10. VERY TOUGH BOOT, GREAT DESIGN AND STYLE.

This boot has exceeded my expectations 10 times over. The fit is perfect, very comfortable and I can wear them all day without any issues. Probably the most comfortable boot I’ve owned. I’ve tried multiple mid level brands and these are by far the best I’ve ever owned. They are warm, waterproof, comfortable and durable. Everything I needed. This winter in PA has been rough this year and I’m so glad I had these. Lastly, the tread is amazing, navigating slippery snow conditions is a breeze as they are very sure footed and grip well.

TLDR: Tongue is a bit water resistant, outsole has soft rubber (potential durability issues), eh plastic coated leather, comfortable The important thing to note is that this shoe is not a workhorse boot. If you were planning to wear this for an everyday 9-5 warehouse job, serious hikes often, or for labor work every other day, this shoe isn't for you. While the shoe is decent, it lacks the longevity that you want in a workhorse shoe. It does work in a pinch, but expect the outsole to wear out quickly and with the poor quality PU coated leather, don't expect much. But if you want a comfortable water resistant boot that you wear for the occasional hike, around town for whenever it rains, or just for casual house work, this boot is quite good. Build: The shoe, in terms of build, it is alright. The leather is not soft and supple, but more of the quality you would expect from shoes around its price range (plastic coated non top grain leather). The outsole and midsole are cemented onto the body of the shoe, which does limit its longevity but it does make it waterproof when compared to if you stitched them. I am a bit worried about the outsole, which is made of a softer rubber. While this does make it grippier, this limits its longevity as well. Its soft enough where you can slightly bend/move the tread with your thumb, mostly in the parts with thinner tread. The places where you loop your shoelaces are made of metal, probably aluminum or similar. Shoelaces are alright, maybe won't last as long as you would want for a boot, but workable. There is a moderate amount of padding around the sides of your ankle and on the tongue. There is some polyester mesh like but tighter woven lining in the entire interior of the shoe to make it more comfortable. Overall pretty average. Stability: If you tie the laces tight and use all the lace loops, it has decent stability. I tried intentionally roll my ankles and it definitely helped. I'm not sure how it would handle if I was carrying something heavy though. It has a rigid heel counter to help keep your foot in. Overall decent. Comfort: Honestly a very comfortable shoe. It feels closer to wearing a light boot instead of a heavy duty boot. I liked that the insole and midsole conformed to your foot a bit and isn't too soft or too hard. If you use your thumb to push the insole and midsole from inside the shoe, it gives a little bit but then gets too hard if you try to push further. The shoe is also fairly light for a boot. Significantly heavier than a sneaker, but not up to the level of a heavy duty boot. I could imagine myself wearing the shoe often and walking in them for a while. Waterproofness: The shoe is definitely waterproof in the leather parts but the tongue I was worried more about since it mesh. The tongue is gusseted up to the first hook (or right after the 4 triangles for the laces). The gusset was designed to not pool any water and to make the water flow downward toward your toes. I wouldn't say the tongue is waterproof, but is a bit water resistant. I wore the shoe in light to moderate rain outside. I checked the weather and it was around 0.04 to 0.09 inches of rain per hour during the time I conducted the test. I made sure not to cover the shoe with anything and stuck my leg out into the rain diagonally. The shoe was basically in the rain without my upper leg or body blocking the rain. After 17 minutes or so, I finally noticed some dampness inside the shoe where the tongue connects to the shoe upper. In the upper parts of the tongue, when I squished the tongue from the outside, I noticed that the inside went from dry to damp. This means that the tongue is some water resistant mesh or soft shell and that water will soak through with enough time in the rain. This also means the tongue is breathable. In the vid I poured maybe 2 cups of water onto the tongue (vid only showed 1 pour) and the shoe was still dry inside. I think with an umbrella, the shoe will be water resistant enough for your casual needs in continuous rain for the day. Its weakness is continuous direct water keeping the tongue saturated. I also think it will be fine if youre quickly crossing short streams or puddles once in a while and letting it dry out after before doing it again. It should be probably fine if youre going from your car to your house, to work, maybe 5 blocks, or any short journeys without an umbrella I do not think this shoe will keep you dry if you are walking a lot without an umbrella. Or if you do have an umbrella but a significant portion of the rain is still hitting your shoes because of your height or wind and you are walking for longer distances. At that point you might as well either wear a gaitor that covers the tongue, super breathable shoes that dry quickly, a full rubber rain boot, overshoes, or waterproof socks

I love these shoes! They fit true to size, are very water resistant and great for hiking or just wearing when you need something a little more rugged than your street shoes. I have worn these on quite a few mountain hikes and they have held up extremely well. Best of all, they are comfortable, light weight and easy to walk in.

Would like to rate a 4.5 only issue is the gusseted tongue where it’s stitched and sealed needs to come up higher to the topmost eyelet. This could be potential water seepage, unless you wear waterproof pants that are able fall down to cover at least the top three eyelets of boot. As weather forecasted, so far was only able to wear it in a drizzle during New Year 2026 in SF. Have not experienced heavy down pour; I believe if you wear long waterproof pants as explained above, you should be fine. Besides that, Columbia is a great outdoorsy brand that I have always respected. Everything is true as advertised. I’m truly happy with it, great traction (slip-resistant not tested) great ankle support for long range, very comfortable, not so bulky or heavy. If you’re hiking in moderate rain or wet misted lands or through small trickling creeks of a couple inches, you’ll be fine. Not meant for wading through flooded areas or neighborhood. Not heavy duty rated for warfare as well, lol. I think would be great for weekend fishing or camping or hunting with loved ones. Planning to buy second pair. Thank you for your time reading.

Love these boots! I own three pair in three different colors. They're extremely comfortable for hiking and just wearing around. While the boots are waterproof, water can get in over/around the tongue. These boots are not insulated but do well in northern US winters if you're not outside for too long. The tread and rubber sole provide really good traction on snow and ice.

Comfortable right out of the box. Fits well, and true to size. The tread is grippy on a variety of surfaces and terrains. They proved to be waterproof as I crossed streams and shallow ponds of water. My only gripe is the laces and hooks. The laces are longer than I’d like, and the hooks are large enough to accommodate the laces and then some which creates a hazard. Having tucked the laces in after tying them, they became untucked while hiking. This became an issue when the loop from the right boot lace caught the left boots top hook and proceeded to toss me forward to the ground as if some had tied my laces together resulting — not fun. Otherwise, the boots are great. They look and feel great, and are well worth the cost.

Ho regalato le Columbia Men's Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof al mio compagno per Natale e sono state una bellissima sorpresa, accolte con un sorriso sincero. Appena tolte dalla scatola, l’odore e la consistenza del pellame trasmettevano subito un’idea di qualità solida e ben fatta. Indossate, hanno una linea armoniosa che sta davvero bene sul piede, con un’estetica sportiva ma allo stesso tempo curata, capace di adattarsi sia a un’uscita in montagna che a un look più casual in città. Lui le ha trovate comode già alla prima calzata, con la giusta struttura a sostegno senza risultare dure. La finitura waterproof dà un senso di protezione e affidabilità, ideale per giornate di pioggia o sentieri umidi. È uno di quei regali che non restano solo un oggetto, ma diventano parte delle giornate, accompagnando passi e avventure. E la cosa più bella è vederle usare con piacere, perché capisci che hai scelto proprio bene.

Un très bon botte confortable

Bin sehr zufrieden mit den Schuhen. Gute Passform, angenehmes laufen. Preis-Leistung: TOP

Muy bonitos y súper cómodos

They are what I was expecting, even better. Good price for that quality