Columbia Men’s Crestwood Hiking Boots

Very comfortable to wear all day in an office or for short- to medium-length outdoor walks. Be aware that Columbia shoes tend to be narrower in the mid-foot and toe box areas. If you wear wide shoes (like I do), it is probably a good idea to order a wide-size and one shoe-size higher than you might usually wear (even if you don't plan on wearing thicker socks. I did exactly this and have had a great experience with these shoes! I've worn them in post-snow conditions and trust them to maintain grip & traction when either slick or slippery. When wearing them in cold weather, with thicker socks, my feet did not get too hot or cold either. They were also very inexpensive! Great all-around shoe!

These boots are comfortable right out of the box and didn’t require much break-in time. They provide good support and traction on trails and uneven ground. They feel lightweight for hiking boots while still offering stability. Fit is true to size, and materials feel durable. Excellent boots for hiking and outdoor use.

I've been wearing Columbia hikers for years, and I'm quite happy with the quality and comfort of these. However - I've always purchased regular width but thought this time I'd try "wide" to have a little extra space. I didn't know if they were mislabeled or what but "wide" they certainly are not. They are actually much narrower than the regular width I've always purchased previously. The sides just barely reach the sides of the tongue - they're usable, but only by a hair.

Mild bunions, a susceptibility to plantar fasciitis, and ridiculous linear growth over the decades (from size 10.5 to size 13 since 1970) have all made my feet finicky. Shoes that seem fine for two days often pose problems later. After seven days' hiking---4.2 miles a day over mostly rocky, uneven ground---these shoes are still comfortable. If they continue accommodating my feet and also hold up well, lasting six months or more, they will be the best bargain in shoes I've ever bought. Update, May 16, 2025: I have now worn these shoes on at least 260 days, putting about a thousand miles on them. The heals are showing wear, and the lace on one shoe required replacement, but otherwise the shoes are in fine condition. They should be good for at least five months more. They have never hurt my feet. 9/30/25: The attached photos show one shoe from the almost unused pair next to one from the pair that has now seen a year and about 1,300 miles on mostly stony trails. You can see the wear, top and bottom. But I expect to get at least three more months out of the first pair.

Love these shoes. No breaking in comfort right out of the box. These are my second pair of Columbia shoes and these did not disappoint. Could not recommend any higher.

Well-made these are, indeed. I have been very frustrated with competing products for about the past 25 years, when the shoes I was accustomed to buying that lasted a solid couple of years seemed to be replaced in the market by brands featuring inferior craftsmanship that would start to come apart after a few months of daily wear. These shoes, look good, are comfortable, and have proved to be more durable than any other shoes I have purchased for a comparable or lesser price (adjusted for inflation) in about the past quarter-century. I plan to buy another pair of these when the pair I'm currently using wear(s) out.

Bought a pair of these before heading up to Ithica, NY to hike the trails and take in the beautiful waterfalls. Didn’t have a chance to break them in ahead of time but no worries there, they were comfortable, solid but light and had nice traction. Have noticed reviews mentioning these not being waterproof - while I didn’t test this out, I did not see any claims in the description about this feature and given the breathable mesh top, suspect they would not be best used to trudge through creeks or streams.

These shoes are true to size, comfortable and durable.