Mens Fairbanks Low, Black/Graphite, 11

What a great shoes! They fit perfect, they are comfortable and look good.

I initially grabbed two pairs of the Columbia Men's Crestwood Hiking Boots in Shark/Columbia Grey (regular and wide sizes) at $70 sale price. I grabbed these shoes because I was in need of a good winter/fall/spring comfortable casual shoe for walking that could still be workplace presentable, (there is trail near my current workplace). The shoes actually look nicer than I anticipated and should work nicely for their intended purpose. I may switch out the insole for something a little thicker at some point. Otherwise, everything seems to be good quality for the price. Regarding the sizing: The length is true to size for me. I typically wear 11.5 and that is true here. After having tried both wide and regular sizing, the wide version is much more comfortable while not feeling loose, whereas the regular size was just a little too tight all over, especially toward the toes and upper foot. I'm glad I ordered both to try. I don't think you'd go wrong starting in wide and working your way down if needed, unless your foot is on the narrow side of regular.

It's a Columbia hiking shoe! What more is there to say.... I purchased the Columbia Men's Crestwood Hiking shoe, in "Mud/Squash" in size 8.5. I love the neutral color tones. 1. The Shoes are true to size, I'm very pleased about that, I won't go up half a size unless I read otherwise. I do not like wearing loose hiking shoes. 2. The appearance of the shoe really connected with me, the toe box looks well constructed, aggressive and stylish. 3. I love the aggressive outsole, the shoe grips well when on dry ruff terrain, I haven't gone out in the rain yet 4. The eyelets and laces appear to be good quality and are holding up well. 5. The heal collar doesn't rub which is great because its been an issue for me on some other brands. 6. The heal pad seems pretty comfortable to me, I feel that it does provide the right amount of support which can be a thing depending on your foot. In my case it works for me. Cons: ? None. Not at this time. Overall I find these hiking shoes to be well constructed, stylish and simply comfortable on my feet. That's the bottom line, I only provided 4 stars because I'm still breaking them in. If anything changes I will update my review accordingly. I hope my review helps.

Very comfortable to wear all day in an office or for short- to medium-length outdoor walks. Be aware that Columbia shoes tend to be narrower in the mid-foot and toe box areas. If you wear wide shoes (like I do), it is probably a good idea to order a wide-size and one shoe-size higher than you might usually wear (even if you don't plan on wearing thicker socks. I did exactly this and have had a great experience with these shoes! I've worn them in post-snow conditions and trust them to maintain grip & traction when either slick or slippery. When wearing them in cold weather, with thicker socks, my feet did not get too hot or cold either. They were also very inexpensive! Great all-around shoe!

I have only been wearing these shoes a few days - so far they have been very comfortable to hike in. They have lots of room for my wide, arthritic feet. Good traction. Appear to be well made but only time will tell. Am very pleased with this product.

I purchased these shoes for casual wear, but with a mind toward utility for longer walks over varying terrain -- from city strolls to walks in the woods. I wanted something that offered effective support, but also a degree of comfort when worn for extended periods. The first pair I bought was an alternative to a pair of Merrells that served me well, and impressed me with the qualities of a good hiking shoe. The Columbias are different, but overall equally appealing. This is a second pair that will go into service when the originals fade. They have not been tested by extremes, but they are comfortable and appear to be well built.

Mild bunions, a susceptibility to plantar fasciitis, and ridiculous linear growth over the decades (from size 10.5 to size 13 since 1970) have all made my feet finicky. Shoes that seem fine for two days often pose problems later. After seven days' hiking---4.2 miles a day over mostly rocky, uneven ground---these shoes are still comfortable. If they continue accommodating my feet and also hold up well, lasting six months or more, they will be the best bargain in shoes I've ever bought. Update, May 16, 2025: I have now worn these shoes on at least 260 days, putting about a thousand miles on them. The heals are showing wear, and the lace on one shoe required replacement, but otherwise the shoes are in fine condition. They should be good for at least five months more. They have never hurt my feet. 9/30/25: The attached photos show one shoe from the almost unused pair next to one from the pair that has now seen a year and about 1,300 miles on mostly stony trails. You can see the wear, top and bottom. But I expect to get at least three more months out of the first pair.

These boots are comfortable right out of the box and didn’t require much break-in time. They provide good support and traction on trails and uneven ground. They feel lightweight for hiking boots while still offering stability. Fit is true to size, and materials feel durable. Excellent boots for hiking and outdoor use.