Value

I got these for a big hiking trip to the Faroe Islands in Iceland. They kept my feet dry through rain and creek crossings. Ankle support is great. I use an orthotic insert and the wide fit didn’t look huge on my feet. If I had to criticize, I wish they were a little more padded on the bottom.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Waterproof till water touches the tongue

I have two pairs of these boots. They are waterproof on the toe, until the water touches the top of the tongue. The boot tongue is a padded tongue, which acts as a sponge and holds all the water/dew you are walking thru. Once the sponge tongue fills up, it squishes water inside the boot. Buy a pair of Crispi Boots if you truly want a waterproof hiking boot. If Columbia made the tongue leather and sewed it to the boot sides, it would be waterproof, but that is extra. Buy the Crispi boots, they do the extra. I wear my Crispi boots in the meadow and hunting, feet warm and dry. Everytime I wear my Columbia boots, my feet are wet.

No breaking in necessary

So comfortable! I wore these to hike a high peek without breaking them in (I know, I know) and I had excellent traction on slippery rocks. 10/10 would recommend

Yes, I recommend this product.

The perfect hiking boot

I have been using these boots for my five + mile walks several times a week for three and a half years, and they've performed perfectly. Each pair lasts for at least six months. The fit is great and they're very comfortable and sturdy. I have to wear supportive boots or my feet and joints will start to hurt, but with these boots I don't have to worry. I'm extremely happy with them.

Yes, I recommend this product.