Columbia Sportswear Men’s Hydratooth Water Shoe,Black/Kryptonite,11.5 M
- - SHIPS FREE to ALL 50 STATES!
- - RETURN SHIPPING IS FREE!
- - NO SALES TAX except CA, TN, MO!
Product Description
Show water whos top dog when you wear the Columbia Mens Hydratooth Water Shoe. Columbia gave this breathable shoe a drainable Omni-Grip outsole for traction on wet or dry surfaces for when you want to go kayaking or canyoneering. The Quicklace system gets you in and out of a dialed-in fit in no time. The Hydratooths removable Techlite midsole cushions your feet and prevents funky odors from setting in.
Product FeaturesMaterial: [Upper] Synthetic le… More >>
Columbia Sportswear Men’s Hydratooth Water Shoe,Black/Kryptonite,11.5 M
Related posts:
- Columbia Sportswear Little Kid/Big Kid Hydratooth Water Shoe,Columbia Navy/Intense Red,5 M US Big Kid
- Speedo Men’s Surfwalker Pro Water Shoe,Black,9 M
- Speedo Men’s Surfwalker Pro Water Shoe,Black,11 M
Category: Water Shoes
I bought this shoe sight unseen directly from Amazon, not knowing what to expect. I own more than one pair of Columbia brand pants, shirts, and a fleece or two, and I have always been impressed with their quality. This was the first pair of Columbia shoes that I have purchased and when they arrived, I was pleasantly surprised.
I do quite a bit of eco-hiking and generally end up near small rivers, creeks, and waterfalls. I also do some occasional canoeing and white water rafting, and I was looking for something that was rugged, stylish, and could hold its own in the water. The Hydratooth Water Shoe definitely meets all three of my requirements.
The mesh areas of the shoe are vented, but it’s hard to tell from a precursory glance. If you hold the shoe up to the light, you can see the venting from the inside, but otherwise it goes unnoticed. In other words, the venting is porous but thick and shouldn’t wear out any time soon. The insole is made of thick cushioning and is very comfortable. The laces are built-in and are tightened via a draw-string clasp which makes it quick and easy to put on or remove the shoe. Thick rubber surrounds the base of the shoe and overlaps the toe, adding extra reinforcement. The bottom portion of the rubber sole contains vents to accommodate the release of water.
The only thing I might point out is that the back part of the shoe that rests above the heal is not very padded and slightly stiff at first. I recommend breaking the shoes in for a day or two before venturing out on your first hike; otherwise you might end up with blisters. Once broken in, the back part of the shoe feels just as comfortable as the rest.
Shoe sizes vary by manufacturer. I normally wear a size 9 (US), but have occasionally had to resort to 8.5 or 9.5, depending on the various manufacturer sizes. I went with my average size when ordering this shoe and it fit nicely.
Rating: 5 / 5
I love these shoes but for medical reasons I need to take the insole out of the left shoe. When I took it out I was shocked by how huge the insole was. This caused a problem for me because my leg heights were off since I had to take out my left insole. I was able to fix this by making a smaller insole to make up for the big difference. I doubt this will affect most people, but for those of you it may affect, I wanted to let you know.
Rating: 4 / 5