Customer Reviews

Columbia Sportswear Men's BM3558 Switchback Hiking Shoe,Mud/Valencia,13 M

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

very comfortable and i walk on concrete all day and they are the best. the only thing is the sizes run small

After much online shopping I opted for these shoes. To me buying some items online, such as shoes, is an extreme gamble and a potential waste of time if you have to send them back. No worries with this purchase. What an awesome pair of shoes! They fit great and have a sturdy / durable construction. Super light weight and very, very comfortable with great sole cushioning. Extremely happy with this purchase.

These run a tiny bit bigger than my other Columbia shoes, which, in general, I find to run a bit small (if that makes sense). I usually wear an 8.5, but in Columbia, I wear a 9. These shoes are ultra-light and very comfortable, Have not worn them extensively yet, so I don't know how they will wear, but I don't anticipate any problems (taking to Europe next month...so we'll see what happens!). The only "issue" (if you can call it that) is the tab on the tongues is very stiff, and if you wear short socks and pants, will rub the front of your lower leg...but I am sure this will soften over time. Doesn't change my opinion of the shoe at all.

I tried these on at a big box type store (no customer service) and they were very comfy. Amazon saved me $25 over buying them in the store so I ordered them that way.

They are very light, nice and cool, and have great grip. I am thoroughly enjoying these shoes for all my outdoor needs.

And according to him, this is no exception in terms of the excellent comfort and durability they provide. This is, by far, his favorite pair of rubber shoes (and he's had it for only ten days). He studies in a big university and it takes some walking to get from one building to another; he appreciates these shoes as he walks on concrete.

I bought these shoes mainly for biking without clips. They are well suited for this and have good traction on the pedals. I ordered them 1/2 size larger than my last shoes and they fit perfectly! I wear an innersole if I want them tighter or not if I want them looser, like for thicker socks. They are just stiff enough to make good bike shoes without being too stiff for walking. I tend to wear them all the time!

I have worn these shoes since they arrived and I feel like I am walking on air. These are truly the greatest shoes ever to touch my feet. I may even wear them to work with my suits...not really, but seriously, these are well made and very, very comfortable. I have put more than 35 miles on them already and my feet feel great. Highly recommend these if you're on your feet alot or walk alot.

The price and quality od these are amazing. These shoes really walk the talk and I got them at amazon because my local Columbia store was selling them for $100 ! So, great savings there.

My only concern is that for some reason I cant understand, the shoes themselves smell like cow manure, seriously. I tried washing them but the smell wont go away and I'm beginning to think it's probably coming from some of the chemicals they use for making them. But besides that, everything else is just perfect. 4 stars because of the smell.

These shoes are light weight, durable, and have great traction Do not know what else you are looking for in a hiking shoe. Not much ankle support, but you can see that before you purchase. I have seriously been on near vertical limestone with these shoes and the traction is impressive. Comfortable enough that they have taken over as my daily wearers. Hope this helps.

Very comfortable... The fabric on the top makes it breathable... I use it for hiking "Cerro El Avila" and it has excellent grip so u don't slip.. I think the sole is made from rubber