ColumbiaMen's Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Hiking Boots

worst pair of hiking boots ever

Absolutely the worst pair of shoes I've ever owned. Leather sarted cracking in a week. Soles on both shoes fell off after a month within days of one another. Has to do an emergency repair on the soles because I was at work (see the screws & liquid nails in pictures). I used to buy Columbia all the time, but my relationship with them has now ended.

On my third pair

I generally get about 2 years' wear from these versatile, four season boots. Comfortable, dry, good wearing.

Great Boots!

I'm on my third pair of Newton Ridge Really like these -- great fit, great comfort!

Great boot!

Great boot and waterproof. This is my third pair in 4 years.

Comfortable But Short-Lived

I've owned two pairs of these. They are comfortable, they look OK, and the waterproofing works well against light-duty wettings. However, the soles aren't durable. I don't even use these for hiking or outdoor tasks like yardwork, as it would wear them out in a few months. I only wear them indoors at home and for shopping/errands, and still each pair only lasted 2 years. I recommend that Columbia use a different sole, like the one on their old Techlite Titanium outdoor boots.

I have had this type of hiking boots for two years. They are very comfortable to wear. The only problem is that the tread wore out way too fast and I has a hole in bottom.