Customer Reviews

Columbia Sportswear Men's BM3557 Switchback Mid Hiking Boot,Lt Grey/Cyber Yellow,10 M

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

These are my second pair of Columbia shoes. I'm a trail runner,and after owning the Switchbacks for two days I can highly recommend them. They give great ankle support and have a large toe-box like all of the Columbia shoes. Flexibilty is good and traction is fabulous! And I love the cyber-yellow!

Got these for a steal, and now am only wishing I picked up several pairs!

Needed a lightweight hiking/trail running shoe for playing disc golf. The only thing these are not is completely waterproof, because of the heavy venetilation around the toe cap.

Very light, EXTREMELY comfortable, and so far the durability has been fantastic. Hard, fast pivots on rough concrete has been known to devastate a lot of shoes (See Keen Milo's for example), especially the outsole. I was a little apprehensive, as I was initially planning on going for something with a vibram outsole, but as of yet the durability seems to be right on par. Lots of hard rounds and they still look brand new inside and out. These have been holding up absolutely fantastically, and add to that they're probably are the most breathable shoe I have ever owned.

Even at almost twice the price of the bargain I got these for, I plan on getting another pair or two of these whenever the pair I have bites the dust, and I'm optimistic these will get me all the way through next season, whereas I usually go through 2-3 pairs of comparably priced trail running/hiking shoes.

The fit is fairly true to size, perhaps a hair on the big side. I usually wear an 11.5/12, and own these in a 12. Next time would probably go for the 11.5.

So far they've outperformed every other shoe I've ever owned at the sub-$100 level, and for any non-waterproof application, I would recommend these to absolutely anyone.

I was desperately in need of a new pair of hiking shoes--my old ones finally gave out, and I was going on a nine-mile hike the next day. So as I searched the piles of shoes at the local outdoor gear store, vainly trying to find anything in a size 13, I picked up these shoes. And that's when I noticed something that's tough to learn on Amazon--the Switchback is insanely light, particularly for an over-the-ankle shoe. The tread looked fine, and a quick walk in them around the store convinced me to buy them--I really needed something, and the price was right as well.

Long story short, they performed admirably on that high-altitude hike--no blisters and sure footing the whole day. I've done two more fairly demanding hikes in them so far and I'm very impressed with the fit, comfort, and performance. These hikes have been in a variety of terrain (marsh, forest, open field, scree, above-treeline mountainside, and even some actual trails) and the Switchbacks have handled everything I've thrown at them. They probably wouldn't be my first choice if I was carrying an 80 lb pack, but for trailrunning or day hikes, they're perfect.

This is the first time I purchase shoes/boots online, so I had my reservations as to the fit and comfort of this product. I was pleasantly suprised to find the boots fit like a glove, though I am used to boots that are both heavier and rigid. These boots are light that also breath well, I'm not used to that so I'm giving this pair of a try...so far I am very pleased. Also, the purchase price online was much less than buying them at a store. Of course there in lies the risk, cheaper price but uncertain of the fit/feel.

Plus:
*Light weight
*Very comfortable
*Good arch support
*Great ankle support
*Durable
*Fits snugly
*Has retained its original shape after over a year of use.
*Highly recommend this shoe/boot.
*My first columbia shoe; certainly not the last!
*Nothing in this boot is cheap or low quality!

Minus:
* Out of 6 eyelets for the laces, 5th is a loop that is stitched to the sturdy material for support. This loop may wear out and might have to skip it while lacing the shoe. After a year of use, I still see 70% loop intact.

Excellent shoe, very comfortable, hold ground conditions, mud, water! I highly recommend it. He is a warrior footwear for use both casually and for work in the field. Until then, success, health and creativity

these boots are great they are very lite weight and comfortable it have done couple of week hikes in them with no problem.

Very lightweight & well ventilated. Reasonably comfortable though I have to go up a half size with Columbia shoes which tends to make them feel a little wide. But for the money & what I use them for (work) it's a pretty good shoe. No pain in my knees after climbing ladders all day.

I have had these boots for a few weeks now and they are amazing so far. no signs of wear and they are amazingly comfortable. I would def recommend them!

I found that my regular size in this boot was too tight. Had to return them and order a pair 1/2 size larger. The shoes are very lightweight.