Newton Ridge Plus women's

Use:

• Designed for hiking and trekking on a wide variety of terrains, from well-maintained trails to more demanding mountain paths.
• Ideal for both day hikes and multi-day excursions, offering an excellent balance of lightness, support, and protection.
• Perfect for variable weather conditions, including rain, mud, and wet terrain, thanks to their waterproof construction and high-traction sole.
• Suitable for daily use and general outdoor activities due to their comfort, durability, and versatile design.
• Conceived for adventurous women seeking a reliable boot that combines a classic mountaineering style with the latest performance technologies.

Features:

• Durable upper combining full-grain leather panels with breathable textile mesh and metal hardware, offering an optimal combination of support, robust protection, and ventilation.
• Omni-Tech™ technology with a sealed-seam bootie construction, fully waterproof and breathable, which keeps feet dry and comfortable by blocking water entry and allowing efficient sweat and internal moisture evacuation.
• Lightweight Techlite™ midsole providing superior long-lasting cushioning and high energy return, ensuring exceptional comfort and reducing fatigue during long hiking days.
• Omni-Grip™ rubber outsole with a multi-directional lug design specifically formulated for advanced traction and secure grip on a wide variety of terrains, both dry and wet, without leaving marks on indoor surfaces.
• Traditional lacing system with durable laces and metal hardware, including hooks at the top of the ankle, for a secure, firm, and customizable fit.
• Lightweight design, weighing 380 grams per boot (based on EU size 38, 1/2 pair), which helps minimize fatigue during activity.
• Classic style inspired by mountaineering equipment, fusing a traditional and attractive aesthetic with Columbia's technological innovations for outdoor performance.

Materials:

• Upper: Made with a combination of high-quality PU-coated leather that provides excellent durability and abrasion resistance, along with textile mesh and synthetic overlays that ensure optimal breathability, flexibility, and lightness. The leather used is sourced responsibly.
• Internal lining: Soft and comfortable textile which, together with the waterproof and breathable Omni-Tech™ membrane (sealed-seam bootie construction), ensures a dry and pleasant interior environment for the foot, being 100% waterproof and allowing moisture wicking.
• Midsole: Crafted with Columbia's patented Techlite™ EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate) foam, an advanced and lightweight compound that offers exceptional shock absorption, superior cushioning, and remarkable energy return with every step for long-lasting comfort.
• Outsole: Composed of high-traction, non-marking Omni-Grip™ rubber, with a strategically designed lug pattern that combines initial grip zones with perimeter lugs for optimal stability and traction on various surfaces such as dirt, gravel, rocks, or slippery trails.
• Hardware: Corrosion-resistant metal eyelets and hooks for the lacing system, ensuring long lifespan and a firm, secure fit for the laces.

Ecological Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The leather used in the manufacturing of these boots comes from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG). This certification promotes responsible and sustainable environmental practices within the leather industry, including water, energy, and chemical management.
• Columbia Sportswear is a bluesign® system partner, a global standard that works across the textile supply chain to eliminate harmful substances from the beginning of the manufacturing process, promoting efficient resource use and safety for workers, the environment, and consumers.
• The brand implements its own Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), which establish minimum requirements for fair, safe, and respectful working conditions in all factories with which it collaborates.
• Columbia uses recognized tools such as the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to evaluate and improve the environmental performance of its manufacturing partners, and the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) to standardize and optimize social and labor audits in its supply chain.
• The company maintains a Restricted Substances List (RSL) and is an active member of the AFIRM Group, collaborating with other brands to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in the footwear and textile industry.
• Additionally, the brand demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility through its participation in the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, the Clean by Design program of the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), adherence to the xxTransparency Pledge (Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain)xx and the xxAAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitmentxx. It also aligns its practices with the xxUN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)xx, reports according to xxSASBxx standards, uses xxOpen Supply Hub (OSH)xx for supply chain transparency, and publishes its xxSupply Chain Transparency Statementxx.
• Columbia Sportswear also supports various environmental and social organizations and projects, including the xxEuropean Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA)xx, xxPlanet Water Foundationxx, xxNational Park Foundationxx, and xxConservation Internationalxx, among others.