Columbia Women's REDMOND WATERPROOF Hiking Shoe

I've walked – outdoors – about 2 miles a day for the past 20 years, some on trails, but in recent years, more often on concrete and asphalt pavement. Over the decades, I've purchased and worn (and worn out) half a dozen different brands of "trail" and "walking" shoes, some waterproof, some not, a pair designed for "stability," and the rest not. These shoes from Columbia are easily the best walking shoes I've ever worn – I'm now on my 3rd pair. My feet are slightly narrow ("C" width – which few manufacturers make), but even in a "D" width, the fit is quite good. I've had no issues with their being waterproof, and stomp through puddles without a second thought. Durability has been excellent, with 800-900 miles (about 15 months) before a pair has worn out. I wear them pretty much all day, every day, and traction on rock, trails and pavement (wet or dry) is excellent. I don't walk indoors (i.e., mall-walking) with any frequency, so I don't have an opinion about the shoe's traction on a smooth mall floor. They're very good in snow, not very good on ice, but I've never had a pair of shoes that was any good on ice unless I was wearing crampons. One reviewer didn't like the rounded heel, but for me – I'm 73, but don't have any "stability" issues – the rounded heel is precisely why the shoes are so comfortable. The rounded heel allows my foot strike to be totally natural – there's no squared-off heel forcing my foot into a particular angle or direction – and my foot then naturally rolls to its natural position as I continue the step and push off. The result is a very comfortable and natural gait, with none of the "slapping" I've seen some old guys like me have when the ball of their foot comes down on the walking surface. I rarely dress formally in retirement, so don't mind the "outdoors-y" look of the shoe, and I've purchased and worn them in both black and brown. They've been equally durable and comfortable, regardless of color. The only negative I can think of is that the laces supplied with the shoes are – as is usual nowadays – far too long, and I've had to buy another, shorter, pair of laces to avoid having a loop dragging on the ground. I hope they're still available 10 years from now, and wish Columbia would make a genuine hiking boot with the same kind of heel.

(husband's review) These are, without a doubt, the most comfortable and well-constructed walking/hiking shoes I've ever had, bar none. They exceeded my expectations. I'm normally a 10.5 shoe size, but I've been buying a half size up (11) since I'm now using my own orthotic inserts in my shoes and need the extra half-size due to the thickness of the inserts. But when i received these and tried them on, the insoles are so good (best I've ever seen in other than custom shoes) there was no need to switch them out. But, my toe reaches just short of the end of the shoe (which means they fit perfect), so my sense is you need to order 1/2 size larger. They are extremely well made, and look fantastic. The workmanship and materials are excellent. And they are so very comfortable when walking or hiking. I walk my dog 4-5 times per day, and these just seem to allow your feet to naturally walk without any discomfort, probably due to the support. The sole is great is well, and the waterproof feature is an added plus. They should have cost twice the price, given their quality. I'm kind of a shoe junkie, and these are now officially my #1 shoe.

I bought these for a trip to Vancouver and Alaska. We had temperatures between 37F to 76F and my feet were well protected. The construction of the shoe is good and the sole is nice and comfortable. My only issue was with the size. I can wear a men's size 11 or 12 and chose the latter to ensure my feet were comfortable during our trip. I really had to work them in to get them to fit properly since they were tight around the wider part of my feet and the cushioning of the tongue would cause my feet to become numb. I resolved it by not tying my shoe laces and putting them inside the shoes. We walked quite a bit of miles and about a third of the distance walked was on hiking trails. I felt very secure and my feet were always warm, no matter how cold it got. After I finally broke them in, I resumed tying the laces without any issues but if I ordered them again it would probably be a size up. Overall, very nice shoe. Kept my feet warm and dry but the fit is tighter than I expected which is why I gave it four stars. Note: I don't think I would recommend them for warmer climates because your will sweat

These are the best walking shoes I've ever owned. I ordered the first pair in February of 2021, so they are almost three years old. They are definitely comfortable, definitely waterproof. The original pair are looking pretty rough, sole is almost gone, I got a tear in one side from a stick on a trail about a year ago and they still keep my feet dry! I purchased a different variety of Columbia walking shoe last year, but they were not as good as these. The style is getting a bit dated, so I ordered a new pair while they are still available. It's the second day wearing them, and they are already as comfortable as the original pair.

Listen to me , and read the other reviews. These shoes run one size small. I normally wear size 11, but after reading the other reviews I ordered a size 12. They fit perfect. My foot runs a little on the narrow side and I found these shoes to be a tad snug on the width, but still comfortable. I've worn these shoes for a week, walking on mostly hard surfaces, and can honestly say there are extremely comfortable. The heal has a nice cushiony feel. No break-in was required. The shoes haven't seen any moisture yet, so I can't comment on it's ability to repel water. I'm look forward to taking them out on the trail. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase.

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Ottima scarpa. Dal primo momento non ho avuto problemi anche se le ho usate insieme a calze specifiche per il trekking. Tuttavia camminandoci le ho trovate un po' strette in punta, nonostante le abbia prese di un numero e mezzo piú grandi. Esteticamente sono molto belle e soddisfano le mie necessitá. Devo tuttavia testarle su una lunga percorrenza. Ottime anche con la pioggia. Sono traspiranti ma resistenti all'acqua. Ottimo il rapporto qualitá prezzo. Inoltre sono arrivate in 5 o 6 giorni.

My favourite shoes. Comfortable. Long-wearing. Well-priced. This is my third pair. Say no more.

Necesitaba unas zapatillas para vestir con un look casual esos días lluviosos que abundan en el norte de España. Quedan bien con pantalones chinos y vaqueros y al incorporar membrana goretex son totalmente impermeables y transpirables. En mi caso decidirme por medio número más del que uso habitualmente ha sido todo un acierto.