Columbia Fairbanks II Omni-Heat Waterproof Winter Boots - Deep Olive/Desert Sun

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20%

06.01.2026

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Never, ever would I buy again... Over 400 zlotys down the drain. The shoes seemed very promising in Poland. Yes, they are warm but unfortunately I do not recommend them for people who have problems with sweaty feet. The shoes work in Poland at +1 degree and without snow... Until I went with them to Estonia. The cold seeps in from below, they are not suitable for snow at all. With thin socks – cold, with thick socks – feet are sweaty, the whole shoe is soaked. I strongly advise against.

I have two pairs of these shoes, of course in two different colorways. They are super light, comfortable, and warm. The best shoes I have ever had. I bought the second pair because I was so impressed with the first. I recommend them. My foot measures 28.6 cm, and I wear size 44.5.

Shoes bought as a gift (based on the size chart after measuring the foot) turned out to be two sizes too large, even though the size matched the description... they were sent back for an exchange. Nevertheless, the first impression regarding the workmanship is very positive. As for the size, it is as described above. I'm waiting for the exchange.

The shoes arrived to me yesterday. They were delivered only in the shoe box, which was badly damaged, ripped, and wrapped several times with tape. The shoes themselves turned out to be very narrow, so it's better to take a bigger size. Even with thin socks, they were too tight and squeezed my feet. It's a pity, because according to the description, they were supposed to be perfect. This is further proof that you should not buy shoes online without trying them on first.

The shoes are well made, comfortable, and warm. The sole is quite stiff, so you don't feel stones or uneven surfaces. The downside is the non-breathable material, which makes your foot sweat a lot. It's a pity because they look and feel very good to wear.