Columbia  Newton Wander Leather Hiking Boots - Men's

These shoes are true to size, have good arch support, plenty of cushion and support. The leather looks durable. Have not tested waterproofing but previous OMNI-TECH products are quite good. Plus they look nice, so they can serve as fashion street wear. However... since these are hiking shoes, here's the deal breaker: the outsole has ZERO grip on wet surfaces, like wet rocks, or wet kitchen tiles! Columbia changed their Omni-grip formula. Compare the older Newton Ridge model vs this Newton Wander and you can tell the difference. Columbia, please fix the OMNI-GRIP outsole to make it not omni-slip!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had a pair of Newton Ridge 2 last year that held up very well, except for the tread wearing down to almost nothing, and water would trickle in after they had aged a few months. Moving into the Newton Wander has felt like a big step up. Cosmetically they look much nicer, and have a sleek look. They clean up very nicely too. I work in a lot of slick, and icy terrain so my biggest selling point is traction and durability. I have slipped around here and there wearing these, so that's why I have to dock one star. When hiking, working, climbing traction is absolutely key, and these unfortunately could be better in that regard. That aside they keep my feet dry, warm, and comfortable without making my feet sweat, and even after a long day at work my feet aren't aching at the end of it. All in all I do recommend these boots, but to advise caution on overly slick surfaces.

This is a more comfortable boot than I bought in a long time. A lot of my boots will bother my small toe on my left foot. This one not at all.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] excellent mountain boots, very good and comfortable for long walks, work very well on all types of terrain