What would you do if you could hike anywhere, in any season, without worrying about your feet getting wet?
Would you hike more? Choose trails that you usually avoid?
Splash through puddles instead of walking around them?
- Supportive And Durable Hiking Boot.
- OutDry Extreme Waterproof Breathable Upper Construction.
- Poured PU Midsole Compound.
- Vibram XS TREK Performance Durability Outsole.
Take a look at the Columbia Men’s Daska Pass III Titanium OutDry Extreme Boot. Sure, that’s a mouthful, but the boots are well worth the effort.
In traditional breathable material, the membrane is inside, laminated onto a textile. On the exterior, a chemistry is added onto the textile to keep water beading off.
Over time, however, that chemistry wears away and the clothing item absorbs the moisture. Columbia’s OutDry technology has the waterproof membrane on the outside and a wicking textile on the inside, solving the problem associated with wet-out in traditional waterproof breathable gear and allowing for breathability and comfort.
The boots have a PU comfort midsole, making them supportive and durable for long hiking days, or even when you’re in and out of the rain back at home.
The Vibram Durability Outsole maintains performance in cold weather, as grips, protects, and keeps you stable on unpredictable terrain.
The over-ankle construction is another element of the boots that make them a great stability choice. In the winter, with its varied terrain and potential for slipping (even with badass Vibram outsoles), ankle support is essential. Take it from a two-time ankle sprainer.
There is a women’s version of these boots, and they sell out quickly and often. I’ve worn mine on soggy trails, on trails dusted with snow, in rainstorms, and through creeks, and every time—my feet stay dry.
- Supportive And Durable Hiking Boot.
- OutDry Extreme Waterproof Breathable Upper Construction.
- Poured PU Midsole Compound.
- Vibram XS TREK Performance Durability Outsole.
The Men’s Daska Pass III Titanium OutDry Extreme Boot comes in black and lists for $200 on the Columbia site. They’re also available at Moosejaw.