Hiking Shoes

Every trail deserves the right footwear — and the wrong pair makes itself known within the first hour on the route. Columbia's hiking boots and shoes collection for men and women covers the full range of what UAE hikers and travellers encounter: waterproof walking shoes for moderate trails and travel, mid-height hiking boots for technical mountain terrain, women's winter and trail boots for cold-weather destinations, and insulated boots for ski resort and alpine approaches. Tested against real trail conditions, built on technologies that earn their place across every kilometre.

Men's Crestwood — Waterproof Hiking Shoes for Everyday Trail Use

The Crestwood II Waterproof Walking Shoes are Columbia's most accessible men's trail shoe — a lightweight, fully waterproof option built for moderate hiking, travel walking, and any day where the terrain moves between outdoor path and city pavement. Omni-Tech™ waterproof-breathable membrane seals the upper against rain and light water crossings, while Omni-Grip™ traction rubber on the outsole handles the mixed surfaces UAE hikers encounter across Hatta's trails and regional outdoor destinations. A ventilated design manages foot heat across active outdoor hours. For men looking for waterproof boots that cover day hikes and travel use without the weight and structure of a full technical boot, the Crestwood II is the most straightforward starting point in the range. The Crestwood Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots add ankle coverage in a mid-height construction — the same Omni-Tech™ waterproof protection and Omni-Grip™ traction in a raised collar that supports lateral stability on more demanding or rocky terrain.

Men's Fairbanks Omni-Heat Boots — For Cold Destinations

The Fairbanks Omni-Heat Boots are Columbia's men's winter hiking boot — built for UAE travellers heading to ski resorts, mountain destinations, and cold European cities where waterproofing and warmth need to come from the same pair of boots. Omni-Tech™ waterproof-breathable construction keeps feet dry in snow, slush, and heavy rain. Omni-Heat™ thermal reflective lining — silver metallic dots on the boot interior — reflects body heat back toward the foot continuously, supplementing insulation with radiant warmth that holds across long cold-weather days on foot. TechLite+™ midsole cushioning provides all-day comfort across extended walking in cities and mountain resort environments. Omni-Grip™ non-marking traction handles icy pavement and compacted snow surfaces confidently. The Expeditionist Extreme Winter Boots take cold-weather protection to the highest level in the men's range — heavily insulated construction rated for extreme cold, suited to serious winter expeditions and the coldest alpine and Scandinavian destinations UAE travellers encounter.

Women's Hiking & Trail Boots

Columbia's women's hiking boot range covers trail use and cold-weather travel in proportions and constructions made specifically for women. The Newton Alpine PT Boots are the women's trail hiking boot — a mid-height waterproof boot with Omni-Tech™ seam-sealed protection, TechLite+™ midsole cushioning, and Omni-Grip™ traction in a lace-up construction suited to serious trail use across rocky and variable terrain. Available in classic brown and neutral colourways that work across trail and casual outdoor settings. For UAE women who hike regularly and travel to mountain trail destinations, ladies trekking shoes with genuine waterproofing and mid-height support like the Newton Alpine are the most practical investment in the footwear category.

Women's Minx Boots — Warm, Waterproof, Wearable

The Minx IV Boots and Minx Shorty IV Boots are Columbia's most versatile women's cold-weather footwear — insulated winter boots that carry Omni-Tech™ waterproof-breathable construction and Omni-Heat™ thermal reflective lining in a stylish, city-appropriate silhouette. The Minx IV is the full-height version — a waterproof lace-up boot with sufficient insulation for extended cold-weather city walking and mountain resort use. The Minx Shorty IV brings the same waterproof and thermal technology into a shorter ankle-height format — a boots shoes combination that reads more as a stylish winter ankle boot than a technical outdoor piece while maintaining full weatherproof protection underneath. Both styles use Omni-Grip™ non-marking traction on the outsole for reliable grip across wet pavements, icy surfaces, and mixed urban winter terrain. For UAE women who travel to European cities and ski resort villages and want women's waterproof boots that work as well for a city walk as a snowy mountain path, the Minx range covers both without compromise.

Women's Snowtrot Mid Boots — Snow-Ready for Winter Travel

The Snowtrot Mid Boot is Columbia's women's dedicated snow boot — a mid-height construction with Omni-Tech™ waterproof protection, meaningful synthetic insulation, and Omni-Grip™ Ice outsole technology that handles snow and ice conditions specifically rather than relying on standard traction rubber alone. Omni-Heat™ thermal reflective lining adds warmth from the inside through body-heat reflection. Faux fur collar trim adds an aesthetic warmth at the top of the boot. For UAE women heading to genuinely snowy winter destinations — ski resorts in Austria, Switzerland, or France; winter travel in Scandinavia or Iceland — the Snowtrot Mid provides the dedicated snow boot capability that a standard winter ankle boot cannot replicate in deep or icy snow conditions.

Choosing Between Low, Mid, and High-Cut Boots

The cut of a hiking or winter boot determines how it performs across different terrain types and occasions. Low-cut hiking shoes like the Crestwood II are the most versatile format — lighter, more agile, and better for moderate trails and travel use where a full boot is more than required. Mid-cut boots like the Crestwood Mid, Newton Alpine, and Minx Shorty add ankle coverage for more demanding terrain, steeper descents, and mixed urban-outdoor winter use. High-cut and tall boots like the Minx IV provide the most coverage for serious cold, deep snow, and extended mountain conditions where ankle and lower-leg warmth and support both matter. Understanding where a boot sits in this range makes matching the right hiking footwear to the right destination and activity straightforward.

Shop Columbia Hiking Boots & Shoes in the UAE

Men's waterproof hiking shoes and mid boots, insulated winter hiking boots, women's trail boots, Minx cold-weather boots, and snow-ready winter styles — Columbia's hiking boots and shoes collection covers every trail and every cold-weather destination UAE hikers and travellers face. Browse the full range at Columbia UAE and find the right pair for the routes and trips on your calendar.