Konos Hiker 2-Strap men's

Use:

• Perfect for daily use in both urban environments and light outdoor adventures thanks to its versatile design and ability to comfortably transition between both.
• Ideal for hiking and walking activities during the summer, offering an optimal combination of flexibility to adapt to the terrain and support to keep the foot secure.
• Designed to provide continuous comfort throughout the day, whether strolling through the city, exploring trails, or enjoying outdoor recreational activities.
• Its design as a summer sandal ensures coolness and breathable comfort, making them an excellent choice for warm climates and light water activities.
• Created by Columbia for those seeking versatile footwear that meets the demands of an active, outdoor lifestyle without sacrificing everyday comfort.

Features:

• The OmniMax™ system, which integrates a Techlite™ midsole, is specially designed to offer a stable platform, inspired by the structure of pinecones, effectively supporting the heel and midfoot for a secure and balanced stride.
• Incorporates strategically placed deflection pads in the forefoot and heel, which reduce weight impact, improving comfort and recovery capacity with each step.
• Features flex grooves in the forefoot area, designed to provide greater natural foot flexibility and optimize push-off during walking.
• The outsole is made with high-traction, non-marking OmniGrip™ rubber, ensuring a secure and reliable grip on a variety of surfaces, both dry and wet, without leaving unwanted marks.
• The lightweight upper, made with durable webbing, includes a practical and durable Velcro closure that allows for a customized, quick, and secure fit to the user's foot.
• The footbed features an antimicrobial treatment, a solution designed to keep the foot fresh and prevent odor formation, even on the hottest days or after prolonged use.
• The midsole not only offers support but is also designed for superior shock absorption, which translates to long-lasting comfort throughout the day.
• Weighing only 226 g per sandal (size 42, ½ pair), they contribute to a feeling of agility and minimize fatigue during prolonged activities.

Materials:

• The upper is made entirely of 100% polyester, a material selected for its remarkable lightness, high wear resistance, and excellent quick-drying capability, ideal for outdoor activities and occasional water contact.
• The midsole is composed of 100% POE (polyolefin elastomers), which is an integral part of the Techlite™ and OmniMax™ technologies, providing reactive and adaptable cushioning, efficient shock absorption, and reliable stability without adding excessive weight to the footwear.
• The outsole is made of 100% OmniGrip™ rubber, an advanced, non-marking rubber compound specifically formulated by Columbia to offer exceptional and durable traction on a wide variety of terrains, from rocky trails to slippery urban surfaces.
• The footbed is made of 100% EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) foam, recognized for its excellent lightweight and comfortable cushioning capacity, its contribution to shock absorption, and its integrated antimicrobial treatment to maintain freshness.
• The inner lining intelligently combines various materials to optimize comfort and functionality: 60% nylon, which provides strength and durability to high-friction areas, 30% polyester, which facilitates moisture management and quick drying, and 10% PU (Polyurethane), which adds a touch of structure and softness for direct skin contact.

Eco-Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Columbia Sportswear is a bluesign® System Partner, which implies collaboration with this rigorous standard to ensure that products, including the textile components of these sandals, are manufactured using resources efficiently and with minimal impact on the environment and human health.
• The brand adheres to a Restricted Substances List (RSL), an internal protocol to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals, ensuring the safety of its products for consumers and the environment.
• Manufacturing Practice Standards (SMP) are applied, which constitute Columbia's code of conduct for its manufacturing partners, focusing on compliance with labor rights, safe working conditions, and responsible environmental management throughout its supply chain.
• The brand uses tools such as the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to measure and improve environmental and social performance in its factories and those of its suppliers.
• Columbia Sportswear is committed to transparency and responsibility in its supply chain through its Materials Traceability Program, adherence to the Transparency Pledge, use of Open Supply Hub (OSH), and publication of its Supply Chain Transparency Statement, complying with legislation such as California SB 657 and the UK Modern Slavery Act.
• The company may use Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") methods for polyester components in some of its products, a process that drastically reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to traditional dyeing.
• Additionally, Columbia Sportswear is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation, labor rights, and supply chain transparency projects through its participation in: AFIRM Group, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, Apparel Impact Institute (Aii)'s Clean by Design program, AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, and the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA). It also supports initiatives such as RISE (formerly HERproject), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, and Conservation International, aligning its efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and adhering to SASB reporting standards.