Customer reviews for Columbia Women's Drainmaker™
Columbia Women's Drainmaker™
This fully drainable water shoe lets you catch the fish and release the stream.
Overall rating:
(47 reviews) 47
Rating breakdown 47 reviews
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Star
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47 out of 47(100%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Women's Drainmaker™
Review 1 for Women's Drainmaker™
KabukiJane
Location: Prescott, AZ
Outdoor Experience: Everyday Adventurer (outdoors 20-52 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little LargeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
Amazing! Out of the seven water shoes I own, definitely the lightest and best looking--they drained so well it was literally like swimming barefoot. They also repel dirt like a magnet. Love love love them!
Activities: Trail, Swimming, Kayaking, Commuting
Conditions: Sunny, Rocky, Hot
I would recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
best water shoe I've owned
PostedJune 14, 2013
CJ29
Location: Washington DC
Outdoor Experience: Professional Thrill Seeker (outdoors 53+ days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little LargeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
4
/
5
Hello. I am a marine biologist who spends all day in and out of the water. I have been wearing these for about 3 weeks now and love them! They are comfortable and do not rub my feet raw (a real concern I had about a pair that looked like tennis shoes). They so far do not have any smell from not wearing socks, which is wonderful. They drain excellently; however, even when the shoe is dry my feet stay slightly damp for sometime after being out of the water. I just have to take them off for a minute then I'm fine. Other than that I have no other problems!
As for size, most shoes I'm a 7 1/2, but I bought an 8 in these because my foot measured that on their size chart. Just use the size chart they have online and you'll be fine
As for size, most shoes I'm a 7 1/2, but I bought an 8 in these because my foot measured that on their size chart. Just use the size chart they have online and you'll be fine
I would recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
MUST HAVE!
PostedApril 25, 2013
Teach12
Location: Florida
Outdoor Experience: Professional Thrill Seeker (outdoors 53+ days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
I teach kayaking and canoeing to kids....these shoes are now a requirement for my staff. They are by far the best and most comfortable water shoe I've ever owned.
They dry great and don't smell.Transition beautifully from water to land allowing us to only pack one pair of shoes.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Great water aerobic shoe
PostedFebruary 19, 2013
Melissa47
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Outdoor Experience: Everyday Adventurer (outdoors 20-52 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
Just joined our YMCA for water aerobics and these shoes are great. They are not slick walking on the wet floors around the pool. I do have to tie in a double knot to keep from coming untied in the pool. Have had lots of compliments on them as well.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Useful shoe
PostedFebruary 10, 2013
Wahoo60
Location: Covington ky
Outdoor Experience: Professional Thrill Seeker (outdoors 53+ days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs LargeFunction
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
4
/
5
Like the shoes, should have gone a full size smaller. I would have liked. They are almost slip proof. Walked in the rain forest in Costa Rica and had great traction every time. Not sure if the water drains out but I really like the shoe.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Amazing!
PostedJanuary 17, 2013
FishKris
Location: Orlando, FL
Outdoor Experience: Everyday Adventurer (outdoors 20-52 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
I purchased the white and grey shoes a couple months ago, and I wear them all the time! Their purpose as a water shoe does just that (even though when you step in a small puddle, the water will get in your shoe, even when you would rather have the shoe repel the water in that case)! The only complaint I have now is that most of the colors are not being sold right now! And my current Drainmakers have gotten very dirty, and soap and water seems to do nothing to get the dirt out. Other than that, it is a great shoe for anyone!
I would recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Great Product
PostedOctober 1, 2012
lynzielew
Location: San Diego, CA
Outdoor Experience: Professional Thrill Seeker (outdoors 53+ days a year)
Employee: Yes
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
4
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
4
/
5
They are super light and very comfortable. Can't wait to test them to the max!
I would recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
great product
PostedAugust 21, 2012
cueballmama
Location: Gulf Shores, Al
Outdoor Experience: Occasional Explorer (outdoors 0-19 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
I love my new rain jacket. I have never owned one but this is so much better than an unbrella. Have had many compliments. I love all the details, zipper + velcro, adjustments at wrist & all other places that need to be covered.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
AWESOME WATER SHOES
PostedAugust 15, 2012
KissMeKate
Location: Petaluma, CA
Outdoor Experience: Occasional Explorer (outdoors 0-19 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little LargeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
I LOVE these shoes. I swim everyday at my gym and I do water aerobics and these shoes are AWESOME. They are VERY light but yet they are super supportive and comfortable. I HIGHLY recommend these shoes! I am going to buy more in different colors to match different bathing suits.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
The perfect river hiking shoe!!
PostedAugust 4, 2012
PDXGrl
Location: Portland, OR
Outdoor Experience: Occasional Explorer (outdoors 0-19 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
I went hiking in waterfalls and rivers with the Drainmaker (in cool grey and chartreuse). These shoes are amazing!! They had a great grip on the rocky river floor, very flexible - moves with you, drained as described, and dried quickly. They looked stunning too. I can't recommend these enough. I wish they had cool shoes like this for everyday non-water wear :). I usually take an 8.5 in shoes, but got an 8 since you don't use socks in these shoes and they fit perfectly!
I would recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Excellent
PostedJuly 23, 2012
JumpInPuddles
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Outdoor Experience: Occasional Explorer (outdoors 0-19 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
Wonderful shoes. I bought these to wear on a regular basis in place of rain boots or Chacos. I also wanted a shoe that wasn't bulky, and that I could wear for hours at a time. Based on other reviews, I went down half a size since I'll be wearing them without socks (socks would defeat their intention). The draining ability is accurate and comical- the first thing I did when they came in the mail was pour water in them. They fit great but a bit loose in the toe area. It feels great when the wind blows due to the shoe's breathable design. Love the color, too.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
one of the favs
PostedJuly 13, 2012
bkawa
Location: bflo,ny
Outdoor Experience: Everyday Adventurer (outdoors 20-52 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
comfortable lightweight all around excellent
I would recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Great shoe
PostedJune 25, 2012
TheNana
Location: San Antonio, TX
Outdoor Experience: Occasional Explorer (outdoors 0-19 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
I wore this shoe over the weekend for the first time. Very comfortable! The company description of the shoe is right on target. They are durable and had really good traction walking up and down a rocky hillside and into the lake. The only little complaint I have is with the shoe strings not staying tied in the water. I will be looking for some "bungie" type strings to put in them before the next trip.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Great Shoes!!
PostedJune 15, 2012
Lisa67
Location: Galveston, Texas
Outdoor Experience: Everyday Adventurer (outdoors 20-52 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
This is my 2nd pair of Drainmakers (I'd like to get every color). These shoes are awesome and I don't even use them in the water. I work 8-10 hours daily on a concrete floor and I don't know what I did before my Drainmakers. Their light weight, cool, & comfortable. I throw them in the wash and they clean nicely & are dry in no time. When I'm not working, I live in flip flops so I don't have very high arches.....these shoes are perfect for that!! I'm a true Drainmaker fan from here on................. Thanks Columbia!!
I would recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Great !
PostedApril 29, 2012
erikaintheworld
Location: Arizona
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little LargeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
4
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
Definitelly water style shoes. I like te mesh on the front that gives plenty of " respiration " to your feet and allows it to dry quickly. Im not sure how would that work on heavy duty trails ( but they do have another style that looks 'harder' and thicker on the front. Definitelly good grip as well and light. I thought it was tiny bit too big but them also when people hike or walk for several hours your feet tend to swallow so I think this was a great buy !!
I would recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Amazing!
PostedApril 12, 2012
Arielle
Location: Indiana
Outdoor Experience: Professional Thrill Seeker (outdoors 53+ days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
True to SizeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
Columbia never disappoints me, I even where my shoes to work, standing on my feet all day, and my feet don't hurt. So cute and cool as well.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 17 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Costa Rica
PostedApril 8, 2012
Klavy
Location: Austin, MN
Outdoor Experience: Occasional Explorer (outdoors 0-19 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs LargeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
6 of us used these shoes in Costa Rica during our "adventures," they worked great! I would buy a size smaller though then what you normally wear.
Activities: Trail, Climbing, Swimming, Hiking/Trekking, Boating, Kayaking, Vacation
Conditions: Sweaty, Sunny, Humid, White Water, Muddy, Rocky, Hot
I would recommend this product.
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Review 18 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
water shoes
PostedMarch 4, 2012
Mart
Location: Sun City West, AZ
Outdoor Experience: Occasional Explorer (outdoors 0-19 days a year)
Employee: No
Quality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
4
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
4
/
5
I'm rafting down the Grand Canyon...7 days, 180 miles...in May. Am hoping that these shoes do the job, of draining H20 when in the raft, plus Ok on the sand beaches, & a little hiking to boot!
Activities: Hiking/Trekking, Boating
Conditions: Sunny, White Water, Rocky
I would recommend this product.
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Review 19 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Great Water Fitness Shoes!
PostedFebruary 28, 2012
Cori
Location: Melbourne, FL
Outdoor Experience: Occasional Explorer (outdoors 0-19 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little LargeQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
4
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
These water fitness shoes are lightweight, and DO NOT slip when you're in the pool. They are slightly larger than I expected, but not so much that I wanted to exchange them for the next smaller size. The only problem I've had is that the laces were constantly coming untied in the water. Double-knotting them has seemed to have solved the problem. I wear them for water class twice a week for an hour and, other than the laces problem, I'm very happy with these shoes. Thanks, Columbia!
Activities: Swimming
I would recommend this product.
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Review 20 for Women's Drainmaker™
Overall Rating
Love them!
PostedDecember 2, 2011
mt0000
Location: Seattle, WA
Outdoor Experience: Everyday Adventurer (outdoors 20-52 days a year)
Employee: No
Quality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
I bought these shoes last-minute before a backpacking trip to mexico and belize. I was looking for something lightweight that could get wet, but also a decent walking shoe. It was the best purchase I could have made!
I walked around mexico city in them for 3 days, hiked the jungle in them, and went swimming and biking and rafting in them. They are comfortable, completely dry within hours, and you can wash them in the washing machine and they're good as new. All I needed for such a versatile trip was these and a pair of flip flops. I recommend these to anyone who wants a lightweight shoe to use for a variety of outdoor activities.
I walked around mexico city in them for 3 days, hiked the jungle in them, and went swimming and biking and rafting in them. They are comfortable, completely dry within hours, and you can wash them in the washing machine and they're good as new. All I needed for such a versatile trip was these and a pair of flip flops. I recommend these to anyone who wants a lightweight shoe to use for a variety of outdoor activities.
Activities: Trail, Climbing, Swimming, Hiking/Trekking, Camping, Boating, Other, Running, Mountain Biking, Vacation, Fishing - Freshwater, Commuting
Conditions: City, Sweaty, Humid, Cement/Asphalt, White Water, Bug Infested, Muddy, Hot
I would recommend this product.
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