Columbia Drainmaker

Meet the Drainmaker. Columbia combined lightweight cushioning, breathable mesh, performance-tire style traction and a drainable midsole to create the ultimate hybrid water shoe.

Instead of changing waterlogged shoes after a day on the water, Columbia changed everything. Meet Drainmaker. Born on the trail but adapted for water, it combines a fully drainable midsole with a rock-gripping, siped outsole and a quick-drying upper. There's nothing quite like it - another result of Columbia trying stuff.

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"Talk about being able to multi-task... In the water, out of the water, on the boat, or in the pub, these shoes pulled it off... As the name implies you can get as wet as you would like and the water drains right out... great product and the ultimate water shoe."

Lightweight Performance — Engineered specifically to provide superior comfort and cushioning for outdoor footwear, Techlite® is durable, impact absorbing, and an ideal material for consistent support and protection throughout a range of footwear uses. Created with a closed-cell compound, it is naturally antimicrobial, easy to care for, and odor-resistant. What's more, the manufacturing process used to create Techlite has dramatic environmental advantages over other cushioning technologies: the Techlite molding process reduces waste by 25 - 30%, keeping material out of the landfill.

Cushioning and comfort combine with superior, long-lasting support and impact absorption, while built in drainage ports in the heel and forefoot allow water to instantly escape.

Advanced Traction — This multi-terrain traction system matches specially formulated compounds and treads to specific environments, providing surefooted confidence for any activity. In the Drainmaker collection, that means a siped sole for better traction and grip on wet, slippery surfaces. Omni-Grip® provides the right grip for every environment. We designed advanced traction solutions for the trail, hiking, winter, and water in order to ensure outdoor stability, no matter where your adventures take you. Multidirectional digging zones in our trail footwear promote scrambling and acceleration. A dual-zone winter tread pattern ensures solid footing on packed snow or ice and soft, slushy snow or powder. Hiking traction is designed to grip loose dirt and gravel combined with a durable and rugged perimeter for weighted packing. The water traction treatment features two zones with siping (small cuts that help move water out from under the shoe) for traction on wet surfaces and a perimeter design for a stable stride on solid ground. Hold tight on any terrain.