The Columbia Trailstorm Hiking Shoes are part of a trend for walking shoes that are a little more fashionable and perhaps an al-rounder more than a hiking shoe.
The focus on urban living in the description will appeal to keen walkers living in cities.
But, are these shoes good enough to handle what is thrown at them in this landscape?
The product description for the Columbia Newton Ridge Plus II Hiking Boots does a great job of selling the boot as a comfortable, protective, and supportive option for keen walkers.
If accurate, it should mean that wearers have no problems in different conditions and can rely on the show for a long time to come.
Is this the case?
The Columbia Terrebonne II Outdry Hiking Shoes have a clean look to the shape and use of leather that will appeal to a lot of hikers – even if the boot is sure to get muddy before long.
Simple choices in the pale leather and branding suggest a more professional approach for long hikes. But, does it have the materials and features to live up to expectations?
The Columbia Peakfreak X2 Outdry Hiking Boots are part of a line that focuses on reliable weatherproofing over any sort of impressive design or clever internal technology.
It looks substantial. It should keep users’ feet dry with ease, but is there too much focus on this factor and not enough on comfort?
The Columbia Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Boots aren’t the most exciting hiking boot in the world, with either a black or brown finish, but there are some promises of great protection for keen walkers.
It looks like the sort of shoe that will break in nicely and prove to be a reliable aid for longer hikes.
So, are wearers impressed with what they get?
