Amazon.co.uk:Customer reviews: Columbia Men's Woodburn 2 Waterproof Low Rise Hiking Shoes

Comfortable even over long distance, supportive, breathable and weatherproof

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 November 2020

Size: 11 UKColour: Brown Cordovan X CinnamonVerified Purchase

PROS: exceptionally comfortable and supportive from the first wear, no need to wear them in. I bought a UK size 11 and they fit like a glove despite having one foot that’s a UK 11 and the other which is a 10. Feet stay totally dry in long wet grass and in deep puddles, haven’t tried anything deeper. Excellent grip particularly on slippery mud but also over rocky ground. Bought principally for dog walking but they’ve replaced my expensive full boot walking shoes as they’re just as comfortable and supportive but much lighter. Laces don’t slip. Walked 6 miles per day over the last 6 weeks, often double that at weekends, on a mixture of bridle ways and footpaths and no discernible wear.

CONS: none really, save that they’re fairly uninteresting to look at. Hardly a complaint though.

They’re excellent value.

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Columbia Men's Woodburn II Waterproof Trail Running Shoe.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 May 2020

Size: 7.5 UKColour: Black Black X CaramelVerified Purchase

This review is for the following item(s):

Columbia Men's Woodburn II Waterproof Trail Running Shoe.

The shoes in question were sold & delivered by Amazon.

I am rating them as a 5 star product.

These shoes fit perfectly, look great and have to be the comfiest hiking shoe I have ever owned.... I have had a few brands in my time such as adidas terrex, Reebok & Solomon gortex units as I live in Scotland, so a breathable waterproof shoe is a must for me.

The break in time was zero & felt great from the minute I put them on.

These units are the waterproof version of this model & boast the following two great technologies: omni-tech & techlite.

The hiking trainers in question retail on the manufacturer UK website for £90 so I got a fantastic bargain at the time of this review (09.05.2020).

Its important that I have a good quality & comfy shoe with decent support due to a back injury.

It is very doubtful moving forward that I will ever change from Columbia for my everyday waterproof hikers unless they change their very high standards.

Well done Columbia & thank you Amazon for providing these trainers at a great price.

Please note I am not an Amazon vine reviewer therefore the product(s) mentioned are purchased using my own hard earned cash.

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Ron

Survived 2 Years and numerous backpacking trips!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 December 2016

Size: 8 UKColour: Black Black X CaramelVerified Purchase

Had these for around a year now and they have performed well in terms of comfort and waterproofness. The inner of the shoe has worn slightly, but I think it can survive another couple of years with some water reproofing.

Update: 11/12/17: I've had these for over 2 years now and they are still doing a spectacular job. It's getting a little worn out now, but I can stretch it through for another year.

Update: 27/12/18: Still going strong. Bought another pair for comparison but will stick to the currents for a while as they are still practically waterproof.

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Digitalspirit

Good quality and very comfortable! (updated)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 January 2020

Size: 9 UKColour: Black Black X CaramelVerified Purchase

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 alread 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 Jan 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. (Photos are from after a years use).

Update 15 February 2022: 2 years later these are still in great condition and just as comforable. I would certainly purchase a replacement if and when they are required. Highly recommended!

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Kevin Cuffe

Good for the money but not Great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 May 2021

Size: 11 UKColour: Black Black X CaramelVerified Purchase

After reading some reviews on these shoes i decided to give them a go as they are over half the price of the Salomon & Adidas equivalents of which i have had several pairs of each.

I was hopeful these would stack up against the more expensive counterparts, but alas they are not quite as good so i have decided to test in 4 categories.

Looks -
I think it's faire to say these are not the best looking of walking shoes, they have what i would call an older person look about them which i personally am not that keen on. 5/10

Comfort -
Sadly they are not as comfortable as there counterparts for 3 reasons. 1. They feel like they are much heavier on the foot 2. they feel like they are slightly less manoeuvrable which is odd and could just be me because they do have good grip. 3. As someone else mentioned i think i will need to buy new laces as these ones seem to come undone a lot no matter how tight I tie them which can be frustrating, So i would probably give them a 6/10

Waterproof ability -
Having walked through a good few wet fields and stood in a small brook for 10 minutes i can confirm these were 100% waterproof for me so i was really happy with that. 10/10

Breathability -
I don't feel like these are very breathable at all & my feet often feel warm\hot which i don't get from using the other brands, I think is my largest disappointment of these shoes 5/10

Overall i will give these between a 6 or 7 out of 10

I don't think these will stack up for me against the more expensive brands as the breathability will be an issue in the summer when it warms up but for now it's not currently a major issue. it is worth pointing out again though these are over half the price of the shoes i am comparing them to and they are 100% waterproof. For the money they cost i think they are ok but i will probably go back to my preferred brands next time.

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Glen Davis

These are a treat to wear

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 December 2019

Size: 10 UKColour: Black Black X CaramelVerified Purchase

As soon as I put them on I thought wow! these are seriously comfortable. I've been having problems with my knees whenever I went walking. These are the third pair of shoes I've bought to try and relieve this problem. The first pair by Hi Tek were useless but the second pair by Trespass helped enough for me to try a third pair. I've found these so good that I'm wearing them just about every day. They have kept my feet warm and dry even in some pretty heavy downpours and on the coldest days. My knees are much better but unfortunately I can't use them as an excuse not to get out and get more exercise but I am getting fitter and losing a bit of weight so happy days.

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When faced with an uphill battle, even kings bawl too (7,5)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2019

Size: 9.5 UKColour: Black Black X CaramelVerified Purchase

9.5 UK Fits perfectly with my wide size 9 UK feet. I used to buy 10 UK and tie them tightly but as I've grown up, my ego has receded a little.

They look a little plain and straight-laced, as it were, but they might get overlooked if you fancy wearing something comfortable to work and don't feel like trapping your feet between the gentle bondage of leather upper and rubber sole. Speaking of which, the soles on these are very comfortable and make walking a few miles or just standing on your feet all day a breeze.

I wouldn't go so far as to say the soles are bouncy like some well known comfort trainers that inevitably wear out after six months. No, these look like they will last the distance.

They claim to be both breathable and waterproof which to my mind sounds like nonsense but I'm not a scientist... To that end, I can say that having worn them on a hot summer day and having the sun shine directly on them my feet got very warm and I had to move my foot into the shade. That said, my feet were not sweaty so perhaps that's something. It also indicates that perhaps I should steer away from puddles lest I push the boundaries of science and technology to its limits.

So I can't say I've pushed these to the fullest (63km / 37 miles last week) but they have held up nicely, took no breaking in, averaging 9km a day, I didn't even think about taking it steady on day one and once I had the laces tightened correctly on my left shoe, I was foot loose and fancy free, as it were.

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Gareth

Lightweight, affordable, waterproof, breathable and a bit of style about them.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2017

Size: 10 UKColour: Black Black X CaramelVerified Purchase

I ordered a 10 as I am usually a 9.5, but quite wide. It fitted fine, slightly large but that was expected, with slightly thicker socks for walking it was fine. For casual wear it is ok with normal socks.
The first time I wore them I thought they were very hot, as in temperature. Indoors, they suffer a little but outdoors they are fine. Did the walk through soaking wet grass and all is good. They are quite low cut so no paddling in streams but as a walking shoe they are great, very supportive and you barely notice they are there which I think is a good sign.
Very light, not the lightest but very lightweight. As for durability, well if there are any problems, I will be back but to date after 20-30 miles they show zero signs of wear.

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Grahame Gardner

Light and comfortable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 November 2019

Size: 10 UKColour: Black Black X CaramelVerified Purchase

I bought these for a walking holiday and so far have been generally very impressed with them. They are very light on the feet, perhaps not offering quite as much ankle support as expected, but certainly very comfy to walk in.

I'm usually a UK 9.5 so I ordered the size 10 as recommended. The fit is good on my left foot, but as my right foot is a little smaller it's less good on this one. Once laced up it's fine and doesn't slop around or anything, but there is a slightly annoying farting noise from the right shoe when I walk!

But generally very pleased with their comfort, and would certainly buy again.

**Update - Now 1 year on and these shoes are still going strong with no signs of deterioration other than the soles, which are wearing down a bit, but then I do wear them everyday. Great shoes.

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Great shoe. For a few months

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2021

Size: 10 UKColour: Black Black X CaramelVerified Purchase

+Very comfortable fit
+This shoe has an incredibly robust sole that has barely worn after a year of near constant use on trail and tarmac. It is also very grippy, and feels great on rocks and trail.

-Unfortunately the construction is poor and a seam along the front came apart within 2 months, and since then it has gradually become leaky. If this was an everyday shoe that would be no big deal, but "waterproof" is literally in the title and was the reason I bought it. With that in mind, it's just not worth the money.

3 stars because I still use it as a comfy everyday shoe, but it's been retired from hiking duty.

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