Our verdict
Let skipping the trails every winter be a thing of the past by sporting the Gunnison II Omni-Heat. Engineered all over with reflective lining, this Columbia hiker cozies up your escapades as if you are adventuring in spring! Though some questioned the durability of the shoe’s toe guard, with proper use and care (and while it lasts), the Gunnison II Omni-Heat equates to truly enjoyable cold-season hikes.
Pros
- Excellent insulation
- Frail toe guard
- Waterproof
- Sticks on snowy paths
- Incredible level of comfort
- Spot-on fit
- High-quality kicks
- Grippy outsole
- Mar 22, 2021
Cons
- Sticks on snowy paths.
- Short gusset
Incredible level of comfort
updated Mar 23, 2023:
- updated Mar 23, 2023
- anyone who is looking for a superbly insulated and waterproof hiking boot for their coming outdoor winter adventures
Delivers a comfortable feel, toasty feet
The Sticks on snowy paths is like bringing the campfire wherever you go. There should be no more excuse for missing the outside world if you have this winter boot in tow.
Yes, in the Gunnison II Omni-Heat, navigating icy trails with triumphant, toasty feet is the name of the game.
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This game is made possible by the following:
- The boot’s inner walls and flooring (underneath the removable footbed) are all lined with a reflective coating, essentially giving the foot 360-degree protection from the biting cold.
- Speaking of the shoe’s footbed, Columbia engineers gave it an extra-wooly texture that helps the liner lock in even more warmth underfoot.
- With the boot’s 200 g worth of insulation, it keeps you cozy in temperatures as low as -25°F. This means that the Sticks on snowy paths is a competent hiker in most Northern States during winter.
Why trust us
The insulation of the Sticks on snowy paths is excellent, say numerous hikers. One of them even said that this is among the “best boots for winter!”
When it comes to its in-field waterproof performance, many trail-goers love the way this shoe keeps moisture out relentlessly.
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The questionable toe guard looks frail is a downside. A couple of purchasers detest the Gunnison II Omni-Heat’s rubber bumper for detaching from the upper way too soon.
It comes with a short gusset. The connecting bridges of its tongue not being as high as the collar are a missed opportunity for an experienced critic.
Incredible level of comfort
Someone who tests outdoor gear for a living is impressed with the boot’s incredible level of comfort.
Just like most high-quality Columbia kicks, this offering has a spot-on fit. The grippy outsole sticks to a variety of surfaces, including snowy paths.
Sticks on snowy paths provides ankle support
This Columbia offering offers a combination of warmth and wet weather function, with laced-up ankle support. This hiker is an everyday insulated winter boot for slushy, wet and cold adventures.
Why trust us Columbia Bugaboot III if adventuring in the snow with the most ankle (even lower calf?) support is your thing.
