Columbia Women's Minx Mid III Boot

So I have really big feet for a woman, to the point I normally wear men's shoes (10 in men's or an 11/12wide in women's). I ordered a pair of men's boots last year and HATED them because they were so clunky and heavy. So I decided this year I'd try again. I know Columbia normally runs on the smaller size so I was a little worried when the largest size I could order was an 11w but figured I could return them if they didn't fit. I LOVE these boots! They're stylish, lightweight, warm and truly waterproof. The best part though is they fit comfortably and I don't mind wearing them all day. I live in an area that gets a lot of snow through the winter and as I've gotten older I've decided boots are something I don't want to go without anymore. I feel like these are really good quality and should last me a good few years.

I was hesitant to buy these as I was buying them mainly for how cute they were. With 4.5 stars I figured they should at least be just okay. Well, yesterday morning, I woke up in rural Virginia to an historic snowstorm Blair. She dropped at least 8-10” and was still coming down. In 27 degrees, I spent the entire morning from 8:30am until noon outside shoveling our rural driveway in deep snow wearing only a thin pair of wool socks and these boots. My feet were comfortable warm and dry! Later that afternoon I had to the to the store in said boots and socks and my feet were actually sweltering inside! These have been the best snow boots I have owned and definitely compare with my last pair of North Face tall furry winter lace up boots! Don’t hesitate! Buy these! I did find they ran a little small. My normal size is 8, and while the 8 fits it was a bit snug, so id you have wide feet or large calves i would size up to accommodate thicker socks! As I have narrower feet and only slightly chunky calves, I kept my 8s.

Es una bota muy caliente está forrada por dentro de peluchito lo que hace que sea muy caliente.Es muy cómoda.

I am so glad I took a chance on these Columbia Minx Mid III Boots! Reviews were all over the board, "They run a little narrow", "they are narrow and run WAY too small - order 1 and a 1/2 sizes bigger than you normally wear". Some were even being snarky and sarcastic, "Have fun with your Columbias, I'll stick with my Sorels" ...Funny thing is, Sorel is owned by Columbia and both make a great boot.I usually order shoes and boots in a size 10 or 11, depending on the brand. Ideally I wear a size 10.5 but its quite rare that a manufacturer bothers to make that size. My foot is an average width and is exactly 10.5 inches or 26.5 cm long from heel to toe, with an average instep. I purchased a couple other "good looking" boots from others brands, but none looked good on me or they felt stiff while walking. I was drawn to this particular boot because some reviewers mentioned how easy they were to walk in and that the shoe part almost felt like a sneaker. AND Columbia is thoughtful enough to recognize size 10.5 wearers! So I went ahead and ordered THREE pairs... a size 10.5, a 10.5 WIDE and a size 11 in the Gray. I thought I'd compare and hope I'd nailed it with one of these... Well the first pair showed up today, the 10.5 WIDE. First I tried it barefoot... It felt like a cozy slipper! Then I put socks on and it was the most amazing fit! I probably could have gotten away with a 10.5 Regular, but I also know its better to have a little wiggle room in a snow boot to create warmth around your toes. Ladies with 10 + sized feet are always looking at how big the shoe/boot makes your foot look. I honestly think my foot in this boot looks quite in proportion, and not big at all. I've attached photos so you can judge for yourself. I immediately went to my orders and cancelled the other 2 sizes. I am confident the 10.5 WIDE is fine and since I had an outdoor outing planned for the next day (see photos), I was ready to commit. ....But I might go ahead and order the black version too!! :)I love how the gray/black/brown fur contrasts with the gray boot a bit to give it a natural fur look, even though I know it's faux fur. And I love the color contrasting LONG laces! They are of higher quality with a bit of give to them, not like cheap stiff laces usually are. Someone referred to the boot designer as "childless"... "what childless person puts laces on winter boots? Zippers are so much more efficient for anyone." Well... laces allow for a custom fit around your foot, ankle and calf! A zipper can't be customized, so the shaft of the boot is always made wider to fit "most" people. I also find how the laces double back behind the boot and tie in the front adds a bit of style. Very cute! I found that once I worked the laces to fit me perfectly, all I have to do is untie the bow and slip my foot out. Putting it back on is the same in reverse. My only disappointment with this purchase is my pair did not come with the extra pair of laces that some mentioned. I'll deduct a virtual half star for that.... The foot area is very flexible, not restricting at all, and allows for a very natural gait. The grips on the bottom remind me of my favorite moccasins. I walked around my house for over an hour wearing the boots out of the box and my feet were very happy... AND WARM! The Omni-Heat technology inside the foot area helps retain heat by reflecting and trapping warmth. It bounces radiant heat from the body instead of letting it escape. Also noticeable is how light weight they are. Amazingly light! I can't wait to wear these outside and go for a walk! I don't know how waterproof they are. That's really been a conflicting point for many reviewers. I noticed they are selling a "First Generation" of the black and the gray. I went with the Newer Generation of the Gray. The photos are identical and I couldn't find anywhere that explained what the difference might be. Are they maybe more waterproof now? I guess I'll find out.EDIT: These boots were so comfy I decided to get the black as well. I took a chance and ordered the 10.5 - NOT WIDE - as it seemed these were roomy enough that I'd also be fine with the Regular width. I was absolutely correct, so these DO NOT RUN too narrow, they are really true to size, IMO. I don't have a narrow foot, it is on the wider side of average. The chart said to get a size 10.5 if your foot is between 10.4 and 10.6 inches long. Mine is 10.5. I do want to mention that in the WIDE version, the calf height is about 1 inch taller than the Regular 10.5 and the toe box is about 1/8 inch wider.All in all, I'm really excited about these boots. If you are on the fence, don't hesitate a minute longer... These are keepers! I hope my review was helpful!

38.5 kullanıyorum ve aynı numarayı aldım. Biraz yanlardan sıkıyor. Umarım açılır. Kendi numaranizdan en az yarım numara büyük almanızı öneririm. Ürün aşırı kaliteli. Rengi çok hoş. Çok özenli kargolanmış. Yedek bağcıkları ile gönderilmiş. Topuk kısmı ayağı çok iyi kavrıyor. Fermuarlı degil ama giyip çıkarması kolay. Bileğe kadar kürkü var. Ayak kısmı sıcak astara sahip. Soğuk yerde yaşayanlar tereddütsüz almalı.

But it doesn't come with Columbia show box. It's placed in a plain box. Hope it's original. Looks nice and hopefully works for upcoming winter trip

Marche/randonnée

I normally wear a size 8 in boots and got these in a size 8.5. At first they felt really tight and I thought I may need a 9. I have never worn a 9 before. I wore them around and they loosened up significantly. After wearing them even a day they didn’t feel tight at all anymore. I have been wearing them all over park city Utah on our ski trip. They have been snow tubing, sledding, exploring, in a snow storm, playing and running around with kids in the snow. I wore them in snow that was over the top of the boot. Snow stuck to the fur a little, I had to shake it off. My point is they are completely waterproof in slush, hard snow, ice, sleet, soft powder snow, you get the idea. My feet did NOT get wet. I can promise you they are 100% waterproof even in rain. They are easy to wipe off and clean. I love these boots. Other than the fact they were tight at first they are perfect. I don’t even wear wool socks with these, just normal cotton socks. Your feet will not get cold in these even if you are out ALL day walking in snow like me playing with my kids. We were sledding and I was literally climbing and falling all in deep snow all day. Lol! They are extremely grippy on the bottom. Overall wonderful quality! They are made of very strong materials. If you are prone to falling on ice like me, you will love the bottom of these boots and how they grip the ground. They are also cute and fashionable. They don’t feel clunky, which I hate! I hate sorel boots they are too big and clunky. These are easy to walk in and super light in comparison! I had a pair of sorel boots and these are 100 times better! I like these better than the Columbia snow maiden boots too, which I returned for these. These are just so easy to walk in and comfy! You won’t regret these! My only advice is I would size up 1/2 size from your normal boot size. They DO break in and loosen up! They seem really narrow across the foot at first....at least for me. Unless your foot in narrow you will see what I mean when you put them on. I’m so glad they worked out. I was freaking out that they wouldn’t fit at all and I didn’t have time to return before the trip. I would highly recommend and I know I will gladly wear these next year too!

the boots are warm and comfortable. I have only worn them around the house because it is almost summer here but I think they will be great in the winter.