Peakfreak Ii men's

Use:

• General hiking, covering everything from grassy fields to rocky paths, making it a versatile option for various routes.
• Designed for all-day adventures, these shoes have been conceived by Columbia to offer prolonged comfort and consistent performance during long days of exploration.
• Suitable for varied terrains, both dry and wet, allowing the user to face different conditions with confidence thanks to its specialized traction.
• Ideal for those seeking a technical yet lightweight shoe that doesn't sacrifice performance for agility, facilitating more natural and less strenuous movement.
• Manufactured by Columbia to provide a versatile and high-performance footwear solution for outdoor enthusiasts who value comfort, support, and stability in their explorations.

Features:

• Navic Fit System™ lacing system in the upper: Provides a natural and secure lockdown in the midfoot area, which translates to greater stability and confidence when moving over uneven terrain.
• Seamless mesh construction in the upper: Offers an exceptional fit that adapts to the foot and comfortable support, minimizing the risk of chafing and maximizing breathability to keep feet cool.
• 3D printing technology applied to the upper: Provides structural lightness to the shoe assembly and contributes to overall stability without adding unnecessary weight, optimizing the efficiency of each step.
• Single-density foam midsole with Techlite+™ technology: Delivers adaptable and responsive cushioning that absorbs impacts, offering superior comfort and consistent stability throughout activity on various terrains.
• OrthoLite® Eco insole: Composed of 17% total eco-friendly material, this insole improves internal breathability, offers lightweight and long-lasting cushioning, and contributes to more efficient moisture management inside the shoe.
• Adapt Trax™ outsole: Specifically designed to provide exceptional traction on both dry and wet surfaces, its lugs and rubber compound increase user safety and confidence in a wide variety of terrain conditions.
• Lightweight design: Weighing 351.6 grams for a half pair in men's size 42, these shoes facilitate agility and help reduce fatigue during long or demanding hikes.

Materials:

• Upper: Made of 100% polyester, this material features a seamless mesh construction, ensuring excellent breathability to keep feet cool and dry, while also offering a flexible fit and lightweight support. The 3D printing applied to the polyester reinforces the structure without compromising lightness.
• Midsole: Composed of 100% POE (polyolefin elastomer) using Techlite+™ technology. This material is a single-density foam that stands out for its lightness and ability to provide adaptable cushioning and high energy return, ensuring lasting comfort and stability on the terrain.
• Outsole: Made with 100% rubber using Adapt Trax™ technology. This rubber compound and its lug design are optimized to offer exceptional traction and reliable grip on a wide range of surfaces, both dry and wet, improving safety with every step.
• Insole: Made with 100% PU (polyurethane) under the OrthoLite® Eco designation. This insole contains 17% total eco-friendly material, is lightweight, offers durable cushioning, and promotes better breathability and moisture management inside the shoe.
• Lining: Internally lined with 100% polyester, a material that contributes to overall comfort, moisture management, and the durability of the shoe's interior.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• OrthoLite® Eco Insole: This product incorporates an insole containing 17% total eco-friendly material, which reduces environmental impact by using recycled and renewable components, while offering superior performance in cushioning and breathability.
• bluesign® System Partner: Columbia Sportswear is a partner of the bluesign® system, meaning it commits to applying this standard in its supply chain to ensure the use of safe chemicals and responsible processes, benefiting the environment and workers.
• The brand maintains and applies a Restricted Substances List (RSL) for its products, ensuring that the materials used comply with global regulations and chemical safety standards, which protects both the consumer and the environment from potentially harmful substances.
• Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP): Columbia requires its manufacturing partners to comply with its Standards of Manufacturing Practices, which establish clear expectations regarding fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, as well as environmental management in factories.
• The brand uses the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to measure and improve the environmental performance of its associated manufacturing facilities, promoting the reduction of water consumption, energy, emissions, and waste, which contributes to a more sustainable industry.
• Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP): Columbia participates in the SLCP to standardize social and labor audits in its supply chain, reducing duplication of efforts and promoting continuous improvement of working conditions in supplier factories.
• Material Traceability Program: The brand has implemented programs to track the origin of certain key materials, which increases transparency in its supply chain and allows for more informed decisions about responsible sourcing.
• Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water"): Columbia uses solution dyeing processes for some of its polyester materials, which significantly reduces the consumption of water, energy, and chemicals compared to traditional dyeing methods, thus minimizing the environmental impact of the coloration process.
• ReThreads Program: Through this program, Columbia promotes the reuse and recycling of garments at the end of their useful life, contributing to the circular economy and reducing the amount of textile waste that reaches landfills.
• Additionally, the brand actively participates in industry sustainability through memberships and programs such as: AFIRM Group for chemical management, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps for climate action, and the Apparel Impact Institute's (Aii) Clean by Design program for manufacturing efficiency. It also adheres to transparency principles like the Transparency Pledge and SASB reporting standards, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and using tools like Open Supply Hub.
• Columbia's commitment extends to supporting organizations dedicated to conservation and outdoor access, including Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, and the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), among others, as well as labor empowerment programs like RISE and adherence to responsible recruitment commitments.