Columbia Men's Ventastic Trail Shoe

When the trail heats up, the Columbia Ventastic Multisport Shoes keep you comfortable with protection and vent-ability. UPPER: This shoe combines the ruggedness of a trail walking shoe and the comfort of a running shoe. The upper is constructed with a breathable mesh ensuring your feet stay cool during strenuous outdoor activities. An internal support frame offers a great deal of stability within the shoe keeping your foot stable and comfortable without being restrictive. A synthetic toe cap also adds to the overall protection of the shoe keeping your toes safe from rocks or branches that may be in your path. MIDSOLE: Constructed from Columbia's Techlite midsole which is a lightweight midsole component built for long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return. Also featuring midsole ports which allows air to pass through and circulate underneath the foot keeping your feet cool and well ventilated. Coupled with a permeated sockliner your feet will stay cool during long hikes. These ports also serve to drain water if your hike takes you through shallow water. OUTSOLE: For tough terrain you need tough grip. These shoes feature Columbia's Omni-Grip outsole. Omni-GripTM is an advanced traction solution with specially formulated compounds and treads that ensure stability, and the right grip, for every environment. Omni-Grip is specifically designed for the rigors of hiking through unforgiving terrain, it strategically blends log zones and rubber compounds offering unsurpassed grip over rock, loose dirt and gravel. Water traction treatments prevent slippage and mean the shoe is just as functional in and around water.