Columbia Sandal women's

Usage:

• Designed for adventure in aquatic environments, they are perfect for river activities, the beach, or light water sports thanks to their hydrophobic materials.
• Their combination of comfort and traction makes them the ideal footwear for everyday summer wear, from city strolls to weekend getaways.
• They are the perfect choice for travel, as their lightweight and versatile design allows them to be used on both dry and wet terrains, optimizing space in your luggage.
• Ideal as rest footwear for camping or after long hiking days, offering your feet the necessary comfort and support for recovery.
• Their functional and versatile style effortlessly adapts to a casual look for enjoying a terrace or an informal evening out after a day of activity.

Features:

• Hydrophobic webbing upper with thermoplastic buckles that ensures a quick, customizable, and secure fit, keeping the foot stable in any condition.
• Dual-density midsole designed for maximum comfort and stability, combining a soft contact area with a firmer support structure.
• Incorporates a plush footbed with Techlite™ technology, which provides superior cushioning and high impact absorption for long-lasting comfort.
• Omni-Grip™ rubber outsole with a high-traction pattern, specially formulated to offer exceptional grip on wet and slippery surfaces.
• The outsole compound is non-marking, allowing its use indoors or on boat decks without leaving a trace.
• Extremely lightweight design, weighing only 163 grams per sandal (size 38, ½ pair), minimizing fatigue and facilitating transport.

Materials:

• Upper: Made with high-strength hydrophobic webbing, a textile material that actively repels water and dries quickly, preventing excess weight and discomfort in wet environments.
• Midsole: Constructed with lightweight EVA foam integrating Techlite™ technology, an exclusive compound that ensures durable cushioning, superior impact absorption, and high energy return with every step.
• Outsole: Made with high-traction Omni-Grip™ rubber, an advanced non-marking formulation that uses a multi-directional lug pattern to ensure a firm and stable footing on both dry land and wet surfaces.

Ecological Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, which means it works with manufacturing partners who meet the highest standards for consumer safety, minimal environmental impact, and responsible resource use.
• It adheres to a strict Restricted Substances List (RSL), based on the AFIRM list, to ensure products are free from potentially harmful chemicals, protecting both the consumer and the environment.
• Production takes place in factories that comply with the brand's Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), ensuring fair and safe working conditions for employees throughout the supply chain.
• It uses tools such as the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to measure and improve environmental performance and labor and social conditions in its partner factories.
• Through programs like RISE (formerly HERproject), the brand invests in the well-being and empowerment of women workers in its supply chain, promoting health, gender equality, and professional development.
• As a member of the AFIRM Group and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, the brand actively collaborates within the industry to reduce the use of harmful chemicals and collectively address climate change.
• It promotes the circular economy through its ReThreads program, which facilitates the donation of used clothing and footwear to give them a second life and reduce textile waste.
• The brand demonstrates a strong commitment to transparency by publishing its Supply Chain Transparency Statement, using platforms like Open Supply Hub (OSH) and adhering to the Transparency Pledge for greater visibility of its suppliers.
• Additionally, it actively supports water and natural space conservation through its partnership with organizations like Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, and Conservation International, reinforcing its commitment to planet protection.