Customer Reviews Columbia Fairbanks Omni-Heat

Comfortable. But a little too much play at the top

Over all first impression is I'm really impressed. I want to take them in some back country with some snow shoes really get an idea for how they'll hold up, but having just spent a good afternoon outside in a snowy slushy storm trying to get some things done outside, I suddenly realized my feet were my warmest most comfortable part of everything I had. I am honesty surprised at how very warm they are for as light as they are. As a bounce I love that they are not a huge clunky obvious snow boot. They are sleek, stylish, and unassuming in appearance. My only thing I think could have been better is that the waterproofing layer have been extended up the boot just a little. This issue is likely solved in the tall variety, but my feet need a wide and this was the only option.

Comfy and warm so far! Waterproof and have kept my feet warm so far with the snow this year.

First off, the boots look great in person. They're also lightweight, which is great. Only negative was the narrow toe box. The fit was a little too snug around the ball of my foot. I'm exchanging them for the wide to see if that helps. Otherwise the size was spot on with enough room for thick socks. As a side note, the toe cap is closer to dark gray than the light gray in the picture. Not a deal breaker at all, but thought it would be worth point out.

Recommend getting a wide to have more room in toe area otherwise a warm, waterproof, comfortable boot.

I typically wear 11.5 extra wide (4E), and ordered a 12 wide. It's still somewhat snug to me, but I don't mind that in a cold weather shoe because it feels a little more stable. The boots stay quite warm on below freezing dog walks. My only complaint is that the heel squeaks terribly. Color is pretty true to the photos and they seem decently water resistant. I would recommend sizing up for wide feet.

Definitely on the snug side, despite the Wide sizing label. They keep my feet warm and dry, which is all I can ask for from them.

Comfortable warm and great for snow. Not as wide as I would like even though ordered wide width. Also the rubber sole smells like an old oily rag in a mechanics shop, reminds me of used car oil. I've been wearing them for about a week and they still smell like old oil pretty strong. hoping after a while the smell will go away.

stylish and warm but still a bit narrow for my foot.

very comfortable and warm boot that appears to be well made (only time will tell). Frustrated by limited color choices when ordering, so settled for a less appealing color. For those needing a wide fit, this is still fairly narrow (I have a pair of wide fit Sorrell boots, same company! and they are truly a wide fit)

The boots are warm and water-resistant, while it has a little excess glue.

I love the look and quality of the boot but it is a little narrow. I usually buy my boot in standard with but this one a little tight around the ball of the foot. I wish they had it available in wide version in the size and color I liked. I hope the boot performs as expected during my trip to the Patagonia and Antarctica. I will update my review after my trip.

They are true to size. They are light for a winter boot and not bulky, they stay very warm.

Comfortable boot, hopefully they'll stretch. Unfortunately, I've have been wearing them hoping the fit will get better.

I ordered these boots for Texas winter, which includes icy roads and walkways, as well as s Light snow and occasional sleet. The bottoms are great, they grip all surfaces. The insides are insulated, and a second pair of socks can be accommodated if desired. These boots are comfortable and water repellent, not waterproof. My only issue is the ability to torque down the laces near the tongue more.

This is the third item I have bought with the Omni-Heat technology, the other two being a hat and jacket/coat. All work well. These boots are not stylish, but they keep my feet warmer than other "insulated" boots I have. I was a bit concerned when I first put them on. They seemed tight and I definitely wear a wide. They have molded to my feet nicely and they keep my feet warmer. I have not yet had the opportunity to check how waterproof they are, but suspect they are fine.

Pros: The shoe does heat up your feet, kept snow out as well as water, very durable as I'm constantly moving in them, and in Colorado the coldest it has gotten is 0 degrees (F) and they kept my shoes warm and dry. Cons: The folds on the tongue if not faced out will actually pinch on the upper front portion of your foot, there should be an extra eyelet on top to lace your shoes better and keep more warmth in.

Bought these boots 4 months ago, and they were amazing. Tragically since I'm a Surveyor I am outdoors (part of the job), and I tore a small section of the boot when hiking in rugged terrain. These boots have been everywhere from south NJ as far as the tip of Long Island. But a very sharp stone is what it took to tear into these boots. They're still in great condition other than the tear I have on my left inside boot. From concrete jungles to 23" of snow these boots were great. I highly recommend these. I will be purchasing news ones to replace mine, had it not been for that stone I would've been using these babies for longer.

Very comfortable, but no sure if it will keep you warm for periods of time in very cold weather.

I was looking for a boot to wear on my bicycle now that it has gotten to cold to ride in regular shoes and I read reviews on a different boot and someone mentioned these for the exact purpose I was in need for. So I bought these and as soon as I took my first few steps I was extremely happy with my purchase. The boot is warm with regular socks and really warm with insulated socks. They are very comfortable right out of the box and are a pretty good looking boot. As long as they hold up, I would not hesitate to buy another pair. I wear a 10 and they fit like my other 10's fit.

Overall the boots are warm and comfortable. True to size and width. Did not get a chance to test them yet in wet snow or below 32F. Unfortunately they do not look pretty at all. I would not recommend them to young adults.

What I expected. Haven't been able to wear them in rain or snow yet. But, the feel comfy and warm

Just got my boots and they remind me of moon boots with laces. They are very light and only time will tell how long the outer fabric lasts. For those of you ordering wide, if you're a true 2E, the wide probably won't work. 4E definitely will not work. Depending on the brand of shoe, I often have to buy wide but some brands I don't have to. Since I'm on the cusp of D and E widths, these work for me. The ball of the foot area is fine, but the rounded/narrow toe area is what will cause problems for those with truly wide feet.

These are my favorite boots for winter time - snow or cold and rainy. They are extremely warm but vent decently well. They are very waterproof unless you're trekking through 6+ inches of water. And they are very light and have excellent traction. The one downside is their laces don't last at all, and they don't sell replacements.