Columbia Men's Coremic Ridge 2 Hiking Shoe

This is the Columbia Men's Coremic Ridge 2 Hiking Boot,Espresso/Treasure. The main construct of the shoe is leather and textile with rubber sole.The body is a mixture of suede and mesh. It also has durable metal lace hooks. The rubber cupsole is non-marking Omni-Grip that provides your off road traction with stout durability and protection. . The Contoured EVA rubber footbed and internal EVA plug. Full length lasting board.

Ease your way into the mountains in the Men's Columbia Coremic Ridge 2 Hiking Boot. Designed as an entry level hiking boot, but with top of the line comfort and performance, it starts off great with a breathable mesh upper with suede leather overlays and synthetic rubber underlays.

The Omni-Shield advanced repellency  provides water and stain resistance, while maintaining breathability. Cushioning and support comes from the die-cut EVA footbed, the internal EVA plug midsole and the full-length lasting board. 

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Some good reviews of this product compiled in Amazon.

“On the trail I found them very comfortable and with great ankle support. ”D. Connors  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement

“I had great luck in the past with Columbia and these boots are everything I wanted. ”zane     

“They hold up to my everyday wear and tear work boot requirements. ”Steve  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement

Here is the most helpful review as of 

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Standard Columbia Boots - Good Quality & Value September 16, 2011

By Doggymcnuggets VINE™ VOICE

I'm a longtime user of Columbia hiking boots, and the Coremic Ridge 2 boots are exactly what I've come to expect from Columbia - good price (usually available at a great price if you look around, I found these for $30 on clearance at a local shoe store), comfortable after you break them in, and perhaps most importantly built to last. I will note up front that I don't get to do loads of hiking, so these function as occasional dedicated hikers (maybe 6 - 8 dedicated day hiking trips annually) and frequent casual & recreational wear. If you're more than a recreational hiker, you would probably want to look for something waterproof unlike these Coremic Ridge 2 boots. That said here is my take on these...

First off, these are pretty sturdy boots particularly around the ankle collars. They are a bit more stiff than other Columbia boots I've owned. They aren't uncomfortable but I wouldn't hit the trail for any length of time without breaking them in first. That said, they offer really good ankle support - a plus if past injuries have left you prone to ankle sprains or twists (like me). They're cut lower around the back of the achilles to allow unrestricted forward & backward movement, but are cut higher around the sides of the ankle to restrict lateral movement. The tongue of the boots is affixed to the shoe on each side which prevents the tongue from getting offset but it also keeps the opening tight, so getting them on can be a tight squeeze. I'd say these are a medium weight boot, and they have a fairly generic (not in a bad way) aesthetic style. The best thing about them is the durability: they are well made and the soles are built to last. I've found that with all my Columbia boots the sole is the only thing that ever gives up the ghost - the shoes themselves seems indestructible, but eventually friction will wear the soles down. Columbia's OmniGrip soles hold up really well, and the treads on these offer great grip. The sizing on these is spot-on for me - I wouldn't suggest sizing up or down unless you plan to use them in cold weather with thick or multiple pairs of socks, in which case you might need to go up 1/2 size.

Overall these are a good deal. You could spend more and get higher end waterproof boots that are lighter, but for the price they're a solid value.

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