Woodburn Ii men's

Usage:

• Light hiking and nature walks, offering comfort and support on varied terrains.
• Camping activities and van life, thanks to its versatility and robust design.
• Daily and casual wear, providing a comfortable and stylish option for everyday use.
• Family outings and lifestyle outdoor activities where reliable and comfortable footwear is required.
• Perfect as multi-functional footwear for those seeking a versatile shoe that adapts to different environments and low to medium intensity activities.

Features:

• Durable and breathable upper combining mesh and leather, providing a balance between durability, support, and ventilation to keep feet cool and protected.
• Lightweight midsole with Techlite™ technology offering superior and long-lasting cushioning, absorbing impacts and providing high energy return for prolonged comfort during walks.
• Non-marking Omni-Grip™ rubber outsole with advanced traction, designed with a multi-directional tread pattern for firm and stable grip on a wide range of surfaces, both dry and wet, without leaving marks indoors.
• Lightweight design that helps reduce fatigue during long walks or continuous use, with a weight of 338 grams for size 42 (½ pair).
• Robust construction designed to offer adequate protection on any terrain, making it a reliable shoe for various outdoor adventures.

Materials:

• Upper: Combination of high-quality leather and technical mesh. The leather provides robustness, protection, and an adaptable fit, while the mesh panels enhance breathability and lighten the overall footwear, allowing for adequate air circulation.
• Midsole: Techlite™, an exclusive molded EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) compound characterized by its exceptional lightness, impact absorption capacity, and remarkable energy return, offering constant comfort and reducing fatigue in feet and legs.
• Outsole: Omni-Grip™ Rubber, a highly durable and non-marking rubber formulation with traction. Its lug design is optimized to offer stability and grip on mixed terrains, including rocky surfaces, loose dirt, or wet trails.

Ecological Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Leather Working Group (LWG): Columbia is a member of the LWG, which indicates that the leather used in this product comes from tanneries audited and certified under standards that promote responsible environmental practices in the leather industry, including water and energy management, waste treatment, and chemical use. This helps reduce the environmental impact of leather production and promotes greater transparency in the supply chain.
• bluesign® System Partner: As a bluesign® system partner, Columbia is committed to applying the principles of this standard in parts of its supply chain, seeking sustainable textile production through efficient resource management, the use of safer chemicals, and emission reduction. The goal is to protect the health of workers and consumers and minimize environmental impact.
• Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP): The brand implements its own SMP to ensure that its products are manufactured under fair and ethical conditions. These standards cover aspects such as labor rights, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection, auditing its suppliers for compliance.
• Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM): Columbia uses the Higg FEM to evaluate and improve the environmental performance of factories in its supply chain, promoting the reduction of water and energy consumption, emissions, and waste.
• Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP): The brand participates in the SLCP, an initiative that seeks to reduce the duplication of social and labor audits through a converged assessment framework, promoting better working conditions in the industry.
• Restricted Substances List (RSL): Columbia maintains an RSL to control and restrict the use of potentially harmful chemical substances in its products, ensuring consumer safety and minimizing environmental impact.
• Material Traceability Program: The brand has programs to improve the traceability of certain key materials in its supply chain, allowing for greater transparency and responsibility regarding the origin of its product components.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation projects, labor rights, and supply chain transparency through its participation in: AFIRM Group (chemical management), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program, Transparency Pledge, AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), and publishes sustainability and transparency reports aligned with standards such as SASB and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), using tools like Open Supply Hub (OSH). It also collaborates with foundations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, UK National Parks, and supports programs like RISE (formerly HERproject), Transition Projects, and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program.