Columbia Facet 75 Outdry Waterproof hiking shoes: first impressions
In the Facet 75, Columbia has built a hiking shoe that’s styled for urban sensibilities, but handles surprisingly well on steep slopes and muddy, boggy conditions. At first glance, these shoes appear to be chunky trainers with a rocker sole, but when you pull them on, you’ll realize they’re much sturdier than they appear. Durable mesh uppers offer good protection against rocky soles while the Adapt Trax outsole gives more grip on a muddy slope than you might expect. The waterproofing works well, so long as you don’t sink in above your ankle, and even keeps the uppers from appearing too dirty after a boggy hike.
