Great Outdoor Shoes by Columbia by Isbella James
in Shopping / Fashion Style (submitted 2010-05-13)
Columbia Sportswear Products are the world's largest outerwear brand. It is also the number one brand supplying ski products. Products from Columbia Sportswear include a large variety of sportswear, outerwear, ski products, shoes and rugged footwear. Shoes from Columbia stable offer a great value for money. They remain stylish while being meant for outerwear.
Brief History
Columbia Sportswear was started by Paul and Marie Lamfrom after they had fled the Nazi rule in Germany around 1937. They bought the Portland Hat Distributorship. The name was later changed to Columbia Hat distributorship because of proximity to Columbia River. The name was changed to Columbia Sportswear Company in 1960. They first made a water proof jacket which could breathe.
It is the people of Columbia and their passion for outdoors which has greatly shaped the company's products. Columbia shoes and other products are especially made for people who love to stay outdoors. The footwear is good for people who go camping, fishing, riding, hunting, running and cycling.
Outdoor Shoes
Columbia shoes are good for hunting and hiking. In rains they are waterproof keep water and outer elements away. This allows moisture to move away from the skin. Ravenous Omni-tech, Switchback, San Gil Omni Tech are some of the shoes preferred for hunting and trailing. Omni Tech is the technology that makes shoes waterproof and breathable at the same time.
Bugaboot Omni Tech, Bugalite, Winter Trek Omni tech and Titanium Bugaboot are preferred shoes in the winter season or for venturing out in snow. Omni Grip technology of these shoes allows better traction. Titanium shoes offer a high performance for shoes. Techlite technology in shoes makes them lighter as compared to shoes with similar design.
Catamar Premium has rich leather and water friendly features. You can wear it for the whole week and it will still look fresh. It remains dry and is an excellent choice to wear it while on a deck side.
Casual Shoes
Casual wear by Columbia are for the daily wear. They offer a lot of comfort. Punkr, Centracer, Norton, Peleton and Globe Trekker are some of the shoes in this category. All these shoes have advanced traction technology for better grip and light. Omni Shield keeps your skin protected from outdoor elements.
PFG Reel Deal is a casual sandal. It can be worn outdoor as well. It has nubuck leather and a water friendly net on the upper part. It is light weight and offer quick drying.
About the Author
I am Isbella James, working as a Marketing Manager at ShoesFact. http://shoesfact.com/
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