Customer Reviews Columbia Fairbanks™ Omni-Heat™

Purchased a wide and even sized up and they're just waaaaay to narrow (I usually don't need to buy wides). I have no idea how they even put these into production. They seem like a nice boot but my feet hurt immediately because they were so tight.

Terrible if you want a waterproof boot. Socks were left soaked as I work outdoors all day after the first rainy day. Toe box is tight even with a size larger and ordering wide boots.

We were excited that these were rated for low temperatures. My son generally wears a 13 shoe. Unfortunately even though we bought the 14s & 15s, these were too short and narrow. His foot is long but not wide. They just didn't work for him.

The toe piece is dark gray (not light gray as pictured)... the boots look completely different in person. Columbia admitted to using the wrong images in their ads/media and have not updated. The boot images they use are misleading the consumer. The "wide" is also not a true EE width or 4E... if you wear an EE or 4E and think the wide version will work... you are mistaken.

Would not recommend these boots to anyone. They look cool but in terms of functionality they are awful. The fit of these shoes is wide and bulky which causes my feet just slide around in. That paired with a opening at the top of the boot that is also extremely wide means that any trekking through snow gets tons of snow into the boot where the water then pools and soaks your feet. I had high hopes for these but they are not well built.

I should have read the negative reviews of this boot before I ordered it but I didn't read them until after the boots arrived and I tried just one of them on (that was enough to tell that they are NOT wide at all). Like those other negative reviews, I found these boots are in no way wide. I was able to get my foot into the boot but the boot was so tight it felt like my foot was clamped into a vise. I should have expected something was wrong based on the fact that "Wide" is in the name of the boot rather than a selection to make between D and EE for this boot. I am returning these boots.

They've been drying out for three days. These aren't waterproof. Comfortable? Yes. Look good? Yes. Waterproof? Definitely not.

Great looking show. The sizing was terrible. Was lead to believe it was a EE but it was both too narrow and short. Disappointing

These shoes are not waterproof despite "waterproof" being stamped on the back. I wouldn't even say they are water resistant. I've worn these on wet turf and in the rain. They leak water similar to tennis shoe, only these hold the water in so it sloshes around. If you like rivers in your shoes, then these are for you.

After hiking with these, my back heel was in pain and bruised the next day.

I bought this last fall to be my new upland hunting and winter hiking boot, first time out this year in damp grass and my feet are soaked. What happened? Comfortable boot, not very supportive, but does an okay job if you're in dry environments.

A huge crease developed across the toe of the boot within ten minutes of wearing the boot. Which made the boot very uncomfortable as you walk.

Unfortunately there appears to be a defect in the pair thatI received. The gum sole that comes up over the front of shoe is a little abnormal and I can tell from past experience that this will eventually come apart.

The first month of having these boots was great. After about 20 days delivering packages in the cold and snow, my feet are now cold and wet. Unfortunately I have had to replace them as they are not durable for professional use.

states that these are wide they are not wide but regular fit

not waterproof and definitely not for the snow. it is comfortable boot but will not keep you warm when the weather drops below th 30's

NOT WATERPROOF. Bought these just over one month ago and have worn them less than a dozen times. I noticed my feet getting wet right away. I was walking through dewy grass not through puddles. Comfortable and light weight but don't expect your feet to stay dry. I tried calling customer service and have been on hold for over an hour with 165 people still in front of me.

Well they seem warm and comfortable. Glue all over the sole and shoe. For that the look cheaply made and I am returning them.

I bought these boots and I never got my order, they cancelled, they never contacted me to solve any issue with my order, they didn't reimburse my money and it's impossible to call to the telephone (1 hour waiting and anyone answer). I'm not going to buy anything more again of this brand.

Wore for 15 mins, rubber came apart from boot. Bummed

I bought these at the beginning of last winter to use while disc golfing. They're super comfortable and they look pretty sweet just one of the boots it's definitely not waterproof while the other one is and it was like that since the first use I am disappointed and will never buy Columbia shoes again

I bought these boots 4 months ago. Absolutely loved them, kept my feet warm and DRY. Wore them for early morning and late night walks with the dog. About a month ago I noticed that water no longer repelled off the top of the shoe and soaked through to my feet. My feet are now wet just walking through my yard with the morning dew. Extremely disappointed. These should have lasted longer than three months, especially considering the price. I expected more from Columbia.

Bought these shoes less than a year ago and only used them a few weeks before breakup season was over and thought my feet just got sweaty because they were insulated. Unfortunately that was not the case. Really noticed it when I stepped in a slush puddle that was 2in. deep letting in a GOOD MORNING rush of water. Laces do not hold up either would not recommend.

Very disappointed, not water proof at all. Don't mater if you step on water or snow for a second or a minute you'll get your feet wet. Besides that, they are very confortable and look good.

Bought in December, just wore them in the snow for the first time in the mountains at our property, hours away from anything. Only shoes I brought. Feet are soaked. For 140 bucks, they are just "take out the trash" boots.