How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes

Designed to hold up to dirt, rain and rough terrain, these Columbia hiking boots offer comfort and protection. The waterproof/breathable uppers take on weather. Grippy traction keeps you moving.
Imported.
View all Columbia Men's Day Hiking Boots| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | OutDry™ waterproof/breathable construction |
| Upper | Technical mesh with no-sew overlays |
| Midsole | Engineered Techlite+™ |
| Outsole | Adapt Trax™ |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 9.68 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.84 | 10.04 | 10.24 | 10.43 | 10.63 | 10.83 | 11.02 | 11.22 | 11.42 | 11.61 | 11.81 | 12.20 | 12.60 | 12.99 | 13.39 | 13.78 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am 2 weeks in with these shoes and I'm very happy with them so far. I bought these shows as every day work shoes as I am on concrete for 9 plus hours a day. They are extremely comfortable thus far. They to run true to size, if you were hiking and needed to wear a thick pair of socks then i would suggest getting a half size bigger. They only complaint I have about them so far is every once in a while they will start to have this annoying squeak. I will be curious to see how they hold up over the long term, as are most shoes this day in time, it's all glued together so we will see how they hold together for daily use.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Comfortable shoe for hiking but the tread/sole is cheap and made to of two parts. After 7 days of hiking the parts started to separate on my right shoe.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been a mail carrier for 17 years and for 17 years I have been hunting for a good shoe. These are them!! I’m not one to write reviews but I have to with these. I gave it a solid month wearing them for an 8 mile walking route 5 days a week and let me tell you these are amazing!! Not only super comfortable with zero break in time they are super lightweight and WATERPROOF!!! I need to buy a few more pair’s Incase you ever stop making them. It’s the first time in years my feet and legs don’t hurt after work and they have great traction. Thanks Columbia for making these they are so amazing
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased a pair a month ago. These are very comfortable but don’t sacrifice stability or traction. Ample toe box and overall high quality construction, all in a shockingly light shoe. I’ve done a couple 2000ft 8+ mile hike with stream crossings and lots of wet vegetation and waterproofing has held up. Quality product that I highly recommend especially for us folks with squeaky knees!
The product label is incorrect. The label says 9.5, but it's actually 7.5. The shoe on the left in the image is the actual 9.5, while the one on the right is the one sent to me as a 9.5.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The shoes look nice, but the sizing is not accurate. I recommend ordering one size up because they run small.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Saw someone wearing these shoes and took a picture of them. I looked them up and ordered them. Once they arrived I was thrilled because once on my feet they felt amazing. Very stylish and comfortable supports my feet and feel great. I've worned them 3 times already and I'm glad i purchased them. Great pair for anyone that's active or on their feet all day. Excellent purchase would definitely buy again.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After a full 8 hour shift I can say Waterproof 9/10 Lightweight - pretty durable-light weight Comfort is a 3.7/10 not comfy at all. The outside looks deceiving. The outsole looks big like if is gonna be bouncy and comfortable, it’s the opposite very stiff. Starts off some what comfy for the first 1.5 hours then just gets hard and it for me. Overall shoe gets a sold 4.7/10
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a mail carrier and I have gotten a pair of these a year since 2023. the shoe isn't so much water proof as it is water resistant, if you were to step in a puddle that goes deeper then the top of the toe box a little water may get in, other then that the shoe is hardcore and comfortable with good and lasting traction grip and ankle support.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the height of this shoe. It is high enough to protect the ankle without restricting mobility like a higher shoe would. The shoe fits well and is not tight or restrictive feeling. I would venture to say that the material stretches a bit to envelop the foot in a comfortable way. The shoe has a spongy base which makes it comfortable to walk in. However, for my needs, I was looking for a shoe for long days of walking on city streets. Unfortunately, I have already worn out the springiness of the base after a week of use. I can already feel the base lose some of that springiness from when it was new and feel a bit of discomfort on my heels from the dwindling support. On a positive note, I wore this pair while walking during a heavy downpour and the shoe's OutDry technology works; my feet stayed dry. Overall, the shoe is comfortable but for my needs, I need more support in the base and more lateral support, as well. I recommend it for casual use but not for all-day, everyday use.