Columbia Escape Pursuit Sports Shoes for Men

If you’re in the market for hiking shoes that make you feel like you’re striding through nature with the confidence of a man in a shampoo commercial, allow me to introduce you to the Columbia Woodburn II Waterproof Wonders. Yes, Waterproof with a capital W, because these things repel water like they’ve sworn a personal vendetta against moisture. I’ve stepped in puddles, mud, suspiciously shiny patches on the trail—you name it—and my socks stayed drier than my social life on a Friday night. Style-wise, they’re surprisingly sharp. Not “runway model” sharp, but definitely “the forest ranger will nod approvingly” sharp. They’ve got that rugged, outdoorsy look that says, “I could wrestle a bear if I had to—but I won’t, because I respect wildlife.” Cushioning? Like walking on little clouds that went to therapy and are now emotionally supportive. My feet felt hugged—firmly but lovingly. Comfort is top-tier; I’ve worn them for hours, and not once did my toes try to file a complaint. Durability is also impressive. These shoes feel like they were built to survive not just trails, but possibly the next three world-ending apocalypses. The grip is phenomenal too—sticky enough to keep you steady on wet rocks, muddy slopes, or that one annoyingly wobbly bit of pavement outside your house. Value for money? Okay, they’re a bit pricey. Let’s just say my wallet sighed deeply, the way a parent does when a child announces they’re taking up an expensive hobby. But honestly? Worth every penny. These are “buy once, use forever, brag about occasionally” shoes. Sizing was spot-on for me. Not too tight, not too loose—Cinderella wishes her shoe fit this well. In conclusion: waterproof, stylish, comfortable, durable, grippy, slightly expensive but gloriously worth it. If these shoes were a person, I’d take them on a hike and thank them for their service.

Comfortable straight out of the box, no need to break them in. Has a wide toe box and good grip, and so far waterproof. I wouldn't use them on very challenging hikes or prolonged rough terrain, but are great for moderate walks/hikes.

I’ve had this pair of shoes for two months now and have probably walked about 400+ miles in them in that time. All in all they are very good and were comfortable straight out of the box. No special insoles required as the factory ones are really very good. Size is exactly right for me a perfect 10, not too tight for width and with a nice rounded toe section that allows some movement. They are low cut, and really light, and walking is really easy, but they don’t have a heel at all, so you need to be mindful if you like a heel section that promotes a forward foot press. Waterproofing is a slight problem, the tongue section around the laces was not totally waterproof at all, however a double coating of nikwax seems to have solved this for me, and they are now pretty much water tight. Of course I had to buy that solution so prepare for that. Also to mention again these are really low cut, dropping way below your ankle bone, more like trainers, and long wet grass can make your socks wet above the shoe line, as all low cut shoes would do. All in all, pretty good, comfortable and look great, can recommend but buy some waterproofing solution.

These have just leapfrogged my Salomon Elixir Activ hiking boots to become the most comfortable walking shoe I own. They look great on and are so comfortable on long distance walks. They respond really well on tarmac but I have yet to try these in wet, muddy conditions but will probably use a mid-rise hiking boots for those conditions. Great value and are so well-made with quality materials.

I've been searching for a decent pair of walking shoes for what seems like an eternity! Having tried various brands to no avail and cheaper options that perished far too quickly, I decided that, "you get what you pay for" and purchased a more expensive option. As soon as I took them out of the box, I could see the build quality was very good. Trying them on for the first time, they fitted almost perfectly and felt incredibly comfortable, as if already worn in! So far, so good. I have been walking to and from work (a mile each way) for just over a week now and they are very comfortable. I cannot speak for the waterproofing as yet, or their longevity (having had other brands that began to perish after only a few months, this is something I will be very interested in observing). I will come back to this review and update it once I have greater experience of their build quality. The only negative I have noticed (and as another reviewer commented), the laces do tend to come loose. Maybe I need to learn to tie them in a reef knot instead! At the moment, top marks, but we'll see how they do after a greater period of time and use and I will update this review accordingly. Update 23 January 2021: Well, I've had these over a year now and they have held up well, looking barely worn since I removed them from the box. The undersole has also held up well (though slightly more worn on my right foot due to my walking style). They are just as comfortable and have also provided waterproofing during some heavy rain. Laces have to be double knotted to keep them tied, although even then, after a while become loose. It's a small gripe considering the quality of these shoes. So after a year in, I can still highly recommend these walkers (first 3 photos are after a years use). Update 15 February 2022: 2 years later these are still in great condition and just as comfortable. I would certainly purchase a replacement if and when they are required. Highly recommended! Update 8 February 2023: 3 years in and still going strong, only negative is the stitching has come lose at the front slightly on the right shoe (photos added). Though they are still in good shape all round especially when considering I wear these every day. I've noticed how much the price has boosted since I bought these in 2020, I paid £57 and they're now £87, which is a around a 50% increase for the same item! UPDATE: December 2024: Well I got 5 years out of these shoes and wore them pretty much every day during that period. Finally the soles began to perish and let water in, as did some of the leather on the main shoe. Great value for that period and price. I managed to pick up a new pair in preparation during a sale, so got them at a good price again (about £8 more than I first paid). I think the inflation of price on these shoes is now the main negative. I paid £57 the first time, £66 for the new pair in March 2024 (only just start wearing them now) but the price is usually around £90 which is a huge increase in price.

I always buy these Columbia waterproof sneakers during the Amazon sales. The quality is consistently excellent, especially for such an unbelievable price. They stay dry and hold up well—highly recommended if you can catch them on deal

Scelte come unico paio di scarpe da portare ad Agosto in Islanda. Scelta rischiosa ed azzardata ma devo dire che sono estremamente soddisfatto dell’acquisto. Le scarpe calzano bene (numero di scarpe perfetto), sono confortevoli, tengono il piede caldo e asciutto e sono anche belle da vedere. Sono basse, lasciano libere le caviglie e per i trekking medio leggeri sono più che ottime. Totalmente impermeabili; insomma resistere al clima islandese, alle cascate, alla pioggia fitta che trafigge é già di per sé garanzia di elevata qualità. Ne consiglio assolutamente l’acquisto e comprerò probabilmente un altro paio per il mio prossimo viaggio alle Lofoten in Norvegia.

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Bota de buena calidad, cómodas para uso continuado, bien terminadas y buen agarre. El envío con Amazon perfecto, en un día en casa. Hay DOS modelos que NO son Waterproof, concretamente los modelos color Marrón (Cordovan Garnet Red 231) y Negro (Black, Goldenrod); los otros dos si. Me equivoque al elegirlo y las tuve que devolver. En cuanto al tamaño tallan grande, tener en cuenta lo siguiente. TALLA 44 SON 29CM TALLA 43 SON 28CM Nada que ver con lo que se indica en la tabla de tallas de la marca.

Ich habe mir die Schuhe aufgrund vieler positiver Bewertungen gekauft. Und ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Ich bin gerade 1 Woche durch den bayerischen Wald wandern gewesen. Jeden Tag ca. 20 km . Die Schuhe waren sehr angenehm zu tragen und mir schmerzten nie die Füße. Es sind tatsächlich Schuhe, die man auch im Alltag noch sehr gut tragen kann. Gegen Nässe haben die Schuhe auch meine Füße trocken gehalten. Ich habe immer Schuhgröße zwischen 45-46 Ich habe mir die Schuhe in Größe 46 gekauft. Diese passen hervorragend. Alles in Allem kann ich die Schuhe sehr empfehlen.