Columbia Women's Trailstorm Mid Waterproof Walking Shoe

I have been a long time Columbia shoe buyer - winter boots, hiking, trail runners, and casual sneakers. I was ready for a new pair of waterproof hiking boots and purchased these in an 8W. For a wide they are really not roomy as others have commented, but I only have a slightly wide foot so they are doable (but not great). My biggest complaint is, I don't know what environment these were tested in for waterproofing, but it was not one that contained water. Walk for 2 minutes through dewy grass and your feet will be soaked. I even waterproofed them in an attempt to make these work - I think they lasted about 5 minutes. Not the quality I would expect from Columbia, now I just suffer on shorter walks with soaking wet shoes (think: you hear the water squishing each step) ... MoreI have been a long time Columbia shoe buyer - winter boots, hiking, trail runners, and casual sneakers. I was ready for a new pair of waterproof hiking boots and purchased these in an 8W. For a wide they are really not roomy as others have commented, but I only have a slightly wide foot so they are doable (but not great). My biggest complaint is, I don't know what environment these were tested in for waterproofing, but it was not one that contained water. Walk for 2 minutes through dewy grass and your feet will be soaked. I even waterproofed them in an attempt to make these work - I think they lasted about 5 minutes. Not the quality I would expect from Columbia, now I just suffer on shorter walks with soaking wet shoes (think: you hear the water squishing each step) and deal with the swampy stink later.

Absolutely love these boots. They're the most comfortable and stylish walking boots I've ever had. It's a very supportive boot around the ankles, the soles are bouncy and very grippy, they feel as though you're wearing slippers from the first walk. I haven't tested the waterproof element yet because since I received them, it hasn't rained but I've stepped through some puddles and no water came in at all. The material looks to be woven to be totally waterproof and I'm sure that they are. They're also nice and warm. I've already had people asking me where I bought them because like me, they appreciate a women's boot that's clearly designed for women rather than women's boots that are just a man's boot made smaller. It's nice to have the opportunity to hike with super ... MoreAbsolutely love these boots. They're the most comfortable and stylish walking boots I've ever had. It's a very supportive boot around the ankles, the soles are bouncy and very grippy, they feel as though you're wearing slippers from the first walk. I haven't tested the waterproof element yet because since I received them, it hasn't rained but I've stepped through some puddles and no water came in at all. The material looks to be woven to be totally waterproof and I'm sure that they are. They're also nice and warm. I've already had people asking me where I bought them because like me, they appreciate a women's boot that's clearly designed for women rather than women's boots that are just a man's boot made smaller. It's nice to have the opportunity to hike with super light, super comfy and elegant boots. Great buy. I followed other people's suggestions from other Columbia footwear and went up 1/2 a size and they fit absolutely perfectly. Totally recommend.

Bought these boots on 12/13/22. They were comfortable but not after the seams came apart (were they not sealed properly?). Water came in shoe which I thought was from the top (some of it was); mostly seams came unglued! I superglued them back together, but my feet are still getting wet. They get wet from the dew on the grass.Also after the seams on each side of the front of the foot came unglued, the toe box became more uncomfortable. Do not buy!