Snowtrot Waterproof Insulated Mid Hiking Boot (Women)

The boots are warm, waterproof, and the traction is great. Sizing: I went up half a size per comment recommendations, and even with the size up, the boots were a bit snug at first until they were broken in. They have loosened up a bit, but I wear orthotics so they fit perfectly for me now. Just be aware when figuring out sizing.

Returned this boot. Disappointed in our last two purchases of winter boots from Columbia. The first (a different pair than this one but similar in looks) we bought for our child, and after some wear, she was always waking on the side of the boots, as if they'd buckled under her. At the time, I thought it was something she'd caused. However, I just bought my own Columbia winter boots, the Women's Snowtrot Mid Boot, for a winter ski trip and thankfully thought to walk around my house in them as a trial before use. First, I bought 1/2 size big to ensure winter socks/liners would fit inside for warmth, but I could not fit these on right with thick socks at all. There was maybe too much insulation on the upper boot so you could not get a thick sock into them properly. The biggest issue was that almost immediately, the shoe began to buckle where the puffy upper meets the sole, so that I felt like I was walking on the side of the boot. Which made me realize that we probably had our daughter walking all winter in ill-fitting boots. Overall, I returned them. I need a winter boot that is durable for outdoor winter and winter sports use, not a fashion boot. Additionally, the outer sole did not appear to have good traction.

I was SO excited to find these boots. Plain black, warm, not too tall. Just a simple winter boot for everyday use. I ordered a size up because I heard they ran a little small. Even with a bigger size... I can't even put my foot in! Like how does this even work? When I hold them up to my foot they are too big but the ankle opening is not big enough to allow your foot to slip through. How in the world did this past quality control? I see other people are mentioning the same thing. So bizarre.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just got these boots and really like them - with the massive amount of reviews saying they ran very small, I ordered one size up (usually wear an 8, ordered a 9). Unfortunately, I should have gotten my normal size because they are big on me. I have narrow and flat feet, so if that’s your situation as well, you probably don’t need to size up. They were extremely easy to to get on and my heels slip out when I walk, so I doubt sizing down to the 8 would have made any big difference there. Other than that, they are comfortable and warm! I’m planning to mostly use them for dog walks and dog park, so don’t mind if they’re a bit big. I’ll just buy some extra thick socks and make it work!

These are awful cheap boots. Impossible to put on. Impossible to take off. The entire insole and lining come out when you happen to finally be able to get them off. These were advertised as one of the best boots for Grip and non slip on ice. FALSE. These are probably the slipperiest boots I’ve ever worn outside in the winter. It was like Ice skating in the snow, in not a fun way at all.