The Columbia Facet 75 Mid Outdry (€150) is a lightweight hiking boot with a trendy sneaker look. Its thickly cushioned sole returns a large part of the impact energy - which, in combination with the smooth rolling behaviour and low weight (880 g/pair in size 42.5), makes for a lively walking experience...

As if on cloudsExcellent cushioning in the "Facet" impresses, but favours overpronation, the hold in the shoe is otherwise great, despite the lightweight construction. Absolutely waterproof, deductions were made for the "absorption" of water in the outer layers. Wide, thick sole partly replaces the protective edges and provides surefootedness, but still more of a high-tech long-distance and walking...