Customer reviews for Columbia Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Columbia Men’s Descender™ Shoe
The Techlite® fit system and Omni-Grip® rubber sole on this ultra lightweight shoe ensure that you stay comfortable, stable and agile during aerobic activities on all kinds of terrain. Sleek and streamlined, it transitions easily to the street for everyday wear.
Overall rating:
(14 reviews) 14
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13 out of 14(93%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Review 1 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
A very light product
PostedFebruary 23, 2013
gilb
Location: sao paulo, brazil
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?
4
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
4
/
5
I bought one pair last year on a store and it fitted very well making me feel very comfortable. That was the reason for me to order two new pairs
I would recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Sole leaves marks and is wearing
PostedDecember 27, 2012
BrianE
Location: Portland, OR
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?
3
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
3
/
5
I'm sad to not review these shoes higher. I purchased a pair in the spring and they were my primary shoe. I loved the fit and got a lot of comments on them too. Unfortunately, the sole would leave marks on the hardwood flooring in the house. My wife banned them and now they're my pair of shoes I change into at work when I commute on my bike. The sole is also wearing much faster than I would have expected. Must be some soft material. If the sole problem is solved I would highly recommend these shoes.
I do not recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
I will purchase a 2nd
PostedDecember 26, 2012
Adam117
Location: Ohio
Outdoor Experience: Occasional Explorer (outdoors 0-19 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little SmallQuality
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'v only had these shoes about 2 months, they are extreamly light and comfortable. Very cool looking, i will be buying a 2nd pair in a different color, and probably one for my girl. If your undecided i would buy them. They do run a little small, but always returnable... i would but them a half size bigger than normal.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
very light.
PostedOctober 6, 2012
outside4fun
Location: NJ
Outdoor Experience: Professional Thrill Seeker (outdoors 53+ days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little SmallQuality
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
I have been wearing this shoe for a few months now and they are very light and comfortable. The toe box was a little tight at first but they seem to have streatched out a bit and now are very comfortable. Traction is good and I really like the material that the upper is made from.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Awesome!
PostedSeptember 18, 2012
Turfman
Location: Birmingham, AL
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
These are by far the best Columbia shoes that I have ever had. They are super comfortable. I don't wear socks in the summer and these are fine with or without. The material they are made of resists odor if you don't wear socks. They have clear plastic perfectly placed on the wear areas near the toe that I normally wear through on other shoes. I get more complements on them than any other shoes I've ever had! Highly recommend!
I would recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Light weight and functional!
PostedJuly 12, 2012
DavieJenny97
Location: Davie, 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?
4
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
4
/
5
Got these for my son and so he really likes them and feels that they will be a very functional show!
I would recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Vacation for your feet
PostedJune 15, 2012
Mapper
Location: Monmouth, OR
Outdoor Experience: Professional Thrill Seeker (outdoors 53+ days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little SmallQuality
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
Though listed as a rock climbing recovery shoe, I find them great to wear after a long run or long day at work. They are as comfortable as slippers but with all the functionality of a regular shoe. A pair of these will always be in my backpack for camping (They are extremely light); in fact I loved them so much I bought 4 pairs. I recommend that you get size as with running shoes (usually at least 1/2 to 1 size bigger than you would for a casual/walking shoe). Unless you like wearing them without socks, and that is totally comfortable too.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Great Shoe
PostedApril 3, 2012
Anonymous
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little SmallQuality
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
Truly a light shoe, yet surprisingly tough. The upper is a strong, ripstop-like fabric that handles abrasion very well. I use these for an approach shoe, a minimalist runner, and often an everyday shoe. They clip well and are unnoticeable on a climbing harness for a walk-off shoe. My only complaint is that the tread does wear down rather quickly in the forefoot area. For the price and performance, I can't complain, though. Overall, a great technical, yet do-it-all shoe. I'll be buying more. Fit is slightly small, but most of Columbia's shoes are, so size up 1/2 size or measure your feet according the to metric chart.
Activities: Trail, Climbing, Camping, Running
Conditions: City, Rocky, Hot
I would recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Light, Comfortable and Practial
PostedApril 3, 2012
tim113
Location: Joplin, MO
Outdoor Experience: Everyday Adventurer (outdoors 20-52 days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little SmallQuality
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
First of all, Columbia has tremendous customer service. When I called about my order, the man was really friendly and helpful. Kudos!
This shoe is so comfortable. It is light weight yet still supportive. I can use this shoe for almost any task. I wore it fishing and got it really dirty. I rinsed them off with a hose and they were dry and wearable in a few minutes. The material is very practical. Love, love, love.
The only critique is that they are slightly narrow. I don't have a wide foot, so if you do, this may not be the right shoe for you.
This shoe is so comfortable. It is light weight yet still supportive. I can use this shoe for almost any task. I wore it fishing and got it really dirty. I rinsed them off with a hose and they were dry and wearable in a few minutes. The material is very practical. Love, love, love.
The only critique is that they are slightly narrow. I don't have a wide foot, so if you do, this may not be the right shoe for you.
Activities: Trail, Climbing, Canoeing, Hiking/Trekking, Camping, Other, Kayaking, Vacation, Fishing - Freshwater, Commuting
Conditions: City, Sweaty, Sunny, Rainy, Windy, Humid, Cement/Asphalt, Muddy, Other, Rocky, Hot
I would recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Look, I know they are supposed to be light weight...
PostedApril 1, 2012
SnowHawk
Location: Portland, OR
Outdoor Experience: Professional Thrill Seeker (outdoors 53+ days a year)
Employee: Yes
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
but seriously, these things are ridiculously light. Like someone tied a hundred balloons to your feet, and you get a bit carried away running around town like your spider man. They really should have put a 'May create super hero complex' disclaimer, because yes, they are that awesome. Wicked comfortable, fit true to size (I used the CM measurement on the sizing chart), and the colours are awesome! I think I may need a second pair...
Activities: Trail, Climbing, Hiking/Trekking, Kayaking, Running, Mountain Biking, Commuting
Conditions: City, Sweaty, Sunny, Rainy, Windy, Humid, Cement/Asphalt, Other, Rocky
I would recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Casual trail shoe
PostedMarch 8, 2012
SeanAJ21
Location: Tulsa, OK
Outdoor Experience: Professional Thrill Seeker (outdoors 53+ days a year)
Employee: No
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little SmallQuality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
/
5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
4
/
5
These definitely run a bit small so size up a half size at least. I wouldn't consider these a rugged trail shoe but more of a casual trail shoe. There are definitely other shoes that provide more support and are more well suited for difficult hikes. These would definitely suffice as a casual trail running shoe.
These shoes have broken in very nicely though and are super comfortable. I really like the look of them too.
These shoes have broken in very nicely though and are super comfortable. I really like the look of them too.
Activities: Hiking/Trekking, Camping
Conditions: Humid, Rocky, Hot
I would recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Repeat Customer Bought 2nd Pair
PostedMarch 5, 2012
Tom49
Location: The Pacific Wonderland - Oregon
Outdoor Experience: Everyday Adventurer (outdoors 20-52 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.
5
/
5
I didn't need another pair of these (bought a pair last year). If I'm going to grab a pair of shoes to wear away from my corporate job, these are the ones I grab.
Bought a red pair this year and when/if new colors ar introduced next year, I'll buy another pair.
I intend to own a fleet of them.
Activities: Hiking/Trekking, Mountain Biking, Commuting
Conditions: City, Sunny, Rainy, Freezing, Cement/Asphalt, Hot
I would recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Can't ask for a better partner in my trip!
PostedMarch 3, 2012
Phillyman77
User Rated Sizing:
Runs Very Small
Runs Very Large
Runs a Little SmallQuality
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
Very comfortable and light weight shoes. Perfect for traveling. Not to mention the slick design that looks good with jeans.
Activities: Vacation
Conditions: City
I would recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Men’s Descender™ Shoe
Overall Rating
Descender TM
PostedOctober 4, 2011
dprb
Location: Morristown, NJ
Very comfortable but feels a little tight across front side of foot. Good looking shoe. Works well for walking.
I would recommend this product.
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