Customer Reviews Columbia Fairbanks Omni-Heat

I ordered the deep olive color. They came and it was a slightly different color and design than what was advertised. I tried to exchange for a different color, but they did not honor the sale price I bought them at. Bummer because they seem like a nice boot.

I purchased these boots from a Columbia outlet store in fall 2023 in preparation for winter. I frequently work outside in rain or snow and love to hike outdoors so these boots were intriguing at the discounted price for their waterproof and Omni-Heat technology. I am very impressed with these boots and recommend them to anyone who likes being outdoors. Comfort wise they are almost shoe-like, breathable, and supportive yet dont feel clunky whatsoever. Starting my second winter season with these. I have complete trust in their ability to keep my feet warm in below freezing temperatures. Dry however, the boots have started to fail in snowy or rainy weather where the soles are damp after a few minutes of wear. This is disappointing since I bought these specifically for snow and rain and it seems Ill have to find a new snow boot.

Bought these last year & looking forward to buying another pair. Theyve kept my feet dry & warm especially since I live in Fort Drum where it can snow 4 feet overnight.

I got these back in October and the weather hasn't been cold enough to wear them but today I was able and they are very warm and lightweight. I'd like to see Columbia make a composite toe work boot like these. I'd buy them as long as they have the same technology as these like the waterproofing and omniheat.

Nice boots. They do seem to run a little small for me so I purchased a half size larger than I normally wear. Very comfortable and warm. Running around in the snow and 20 degree temps. It'll be interesting to see how they do when it's 20 below. Feels like I'm wearing a high top sneaker. Good traction on the snow.

Best work booths period any weather i most definitely recomend

This is a great buy especially if you are outdoors alot

Excellent comfort level. True to size. Great boot

The shoe is so nice. But it's extremely narrow even though I ordered wide

Well made but do not fit true. I ususally wear a size 9 wide boot, but they only had sixe 9.5 wide. Received them and they were incredibly too tight. Sent them back and ordered a size 10 wide and fit better. The wide width is not really wide, too. They need an extra wide to fit like a standard wide.

Bought for my son who is mail carrier. Nice looking boot but way too narrow.

Shoe is very nice and really wanted to keep it but the toe box is very narrow and I don't have wide feet. Had to return.

Boots are well made but the wides are super narrow.

Tight toe box not nearly large enough crunches toes and I don't have wide feet.

I ordered size 12 boots and it came with insoles for a size 10 shoe. Therefore the boots are very uncomfortable. It would be good if they put the correct size of the insoles.

Ordered the 10.5 wide for my husband. In no way are these wide. They were tight without even tightening the laces. He loves them but now because I bought them when they were like 40% off my only option is to return and re-buy at a higher price. I want to exchange for the same boot in a larger WIDE size hoping it would work.

I'm a mail carrier in the Midwest. I bought these about 2 years ago and was. Very surprised by the comfort and waterproof. I only used the boots during the winter months and within a month or two water started seeping in and the insoles made them very uncomfortable to wear. Surprisingly the soles have really stood up to the wear and tear.

Great boot until it is really broke in. Boot is splash proof not water tight. Once boot is broken in it starts to break down.

Narrow inside and thin sole. Thin fabric. Cold in cold weather. Very light, overall comfortable.

These boots look good. I like how they feel like a trail running shoe, not stiff and clunky like most hiking boots. I ordered the wide fit and seemed to have gotten that. I should have listened to other reviews saying it was to tight. It is too tight and uncomfortable, squeezing my toes. I'm hoping it will expand some through wearing, but I have my doubts.

I really loved my boots until we got some really sloppy weather. The first big slush puddle I stepped in I knew something was wrong as the cold wetness seeped in. Columbia did offer to have me send the boots in, but I never did because I would gave them been without boots. I love the look, support, and comfort, but I wouldn't be able to recommend them for someone who wants a true waterproof boot.

Nice fit and comfort. However, the left boot makes an annoying popping sound when walking. Sounds like the sole is separating but it's intact.

Call color on the toe and the color between the sole and the actual shoe is misleading. It's more of a darker gray than a light gray other than that the shoe is very comfortable

Great shoes overall. Fit is adequate based on comparable sizing with other boots. The left boot was delivered with an issue with the lining in the heal. The adhesive used has separated and creates a sound and uncomfortable feeling in the heal from day 1. I needed the boots the next day so I thought maybe after a long day wearing them they would adhere back to the heal of the shoe. Unfortunately they have only got worse and is troublesome to wear as they are noisy: it makes a popping sound when very time I take a step with my left foot. It's distracting and the fit of the shoe is not the same as the right shoe. It feels like the Omni heat material is pulled to tight in which is the reason that the adhesive won't keep the shoe attached in the heal. I would have returned them but can't after using the shoes the following day after receiving them. All in all I wish I received a better quality shoe so I would be more comfortable wearing them more often.

My problem is the "wide" size. Not suitable for wide feet. I wear EEE, ordered a full size and a half larger, but even that was tight. I can't comment on performance since I only tried them for fitting.