Columbia's Amphibious Hiking Sneakers Are Now Under $50
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The best hiking shoes for those chasing waterfalls, wading through rivers, or heading out for beach-bound vacations shouldn't be waterproof—they should be quick-drying. It sounds counterintuitive, but having a hiking sneaker that can dry shortly after submersion will keep you far more comfortable in the long run. Thankfully, you don't have to spend a ton to get one—Columbia has a pair for under $50 that shoppers are raving about.
The Columbia Drainmaker XTR is marked down to $48 right now, so long as you are logged in to your free account at the retailer's site. They are available in sizes 7 through 15, though some color variations are already seeing sizes sell out. This pair is beloved by Columbia shoppers—over 75 gave it a five-star vote for its price and performance. This deal is set to end when the Columbia Members Week Sale ends on July 23, so grab yours ASAP.
Columbia Drainmaker XTR Hiking Sneakers, $48 (was $80) at Columbia
In many ways, the Drainmaker XTRs are normal hiking sneakers. They lace up, have grippy treads, and are built to be lightweight and refreshing to wear. The secret ingredient, however, is a vented midsole that gives a drain-and-dry lift when you pull your foot out of the water. That heavy, waterlogged feeling of being pulled back into the lake with each step evaporates as quickly as the water drains out. The result is a shoe that’s suitable for crossing streams, fishing on the rocks, or jumping into a waterfall at the end of a hike and not having to deal with wet shoes on the way back out.
One shopper summed up the shoes simply, “Surprisingly sturdy lightweight water-ready shoe,” and added, “Good for dry walks and hikes, plus it is a water shoe that drains well after full immersion.”
Columbia Drainmaker XTR Hiking Sneaker, $48 (was $80) at Columbia
Another shopper spoke about the advantage these shoes give in rocky rivers. “Very nice and comfortable water shoes, fit to size and drain water well. I use these for kayaking, fishing, and swimming in the Missouri rivers. Very happy with these and highly recommended to anyone who will be in the water all day. A big positive is that they keep the small river rocks out, and you don’t need to take them off and empty them out!”
Your Columbia Drainmaker XTR at just $48 is waiting for you, but you’ll need to be logged in to the Columbia site and make your purchase before the Columbia Members Week Sale ends July 23 to get it.