Women's Drainmaker™
4.6
5
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Like swimming barefoot
Amazing! Out of the seven water shoes I own, definitely the lightest and best looking--they drained so well it was literally like swimming barefoot. They also repel dirt like a magnet. Love love love them!
December 5, 2011
Love them!
I bought these shoes last-minute before a backpacking trip to mexico and belize. I was looking for something lightweight that could get wet, but also a decent walking shoe. It was the best purchase I could have made!
I walked around mexico city in them for 3 days, hiked the jungle in them, and went swimming and biking and rafting in them. They are comfortable, completely dry within hours, and you can wash them in the washing machine and they're good as new. All I needed for such a versatile trip was these and a pair of flip flops. I recommend these to anyone who wants a lightweight shoe to use for a variety of outdoor activities.
December 2, 2011
Womens Drainmaker shoes
Bought for my sister who cannot wait to use them
October 16, 2011
I'm in love!!!!
I brought my first pair of Drainmakers in blue. I was not too sure about the fit and comfort until I got them home and put them on. I have large feet (12W). The fit and comfort is excellent. I WEAR THEM ALMOST EVERYDAY. Just received my second pair today in dark shadow and coral. COLUMBIA PLEASE MAKE THIS DRAINMAKER IN BLACK DARK SHADOW.......I'M WAITING FOR THAT COLOR. LET ME KNOW!!!!!!!
September 21, 2011
Sam's Drainmaker experience
I really like this product for bodies of water without sand. I have used them on lakes and rivers and it helped me to walk through these waters more confident. It gave me the right amount of traction that allowed me to walk through water at the pace I wanted rather than a weary awkward walk. I have used them on the ocean. I didn't like this as much because it kept the sand in. This is the nature of sand though.
September 2, 2011
Amazing!
I am obsessed with these shoes. Fit well (with my sole insert) and very cute. I get compliments on them constantly. Mine always dry out overnight and are super comfortable.
July 27, 2011
Awesome Water Shoe!
I love this shoe for exactly what it's made for; draining water! Light weight, comfortable, and good looking. Unfortunately, I had to get my third choice of color, because of "dirty/darker" waters that I'm in. Would have preferred white/silver, or the light blue, but due to cost I could only get one pair.......so, I chose the darker color. I'm totally satisfied with the performance of this shoe!
July 22, 2011
Women's Drainmaker review
These shoes are highly comfortable. I wore them on a fishing trip and also on a rafting/kayaking trip. Excelled in everything with the exception of drying really fast. The water went through the shoes, no problem, but they didn't dry out overnight. Otherwise, stellar shoes!
July 6, 2011
Drainmaker review
Great shoe. Very comfortable for a variety of activities. I've run in them and soaked them in the pool several times already and so far they've responded wonderfully.
July 5, 2011
Ok shoe
I was very excited about this shoe especially since I purchased it to use it on a hike that is pretty much along the ocean for most of the way. Water yes does come out, but the sand remains inside and can get very uncomfortable, so uncomfortable that it gave me a blister on the last 2 miles of my 25 mile backpacking trip. Overall a decent shoe, I ended up getting a 9.5 and the fit runs a bit big but it worked.
July 5, 2011
Great shoe for kayaking.
Water really drains out fast and the shoe dries fast, it's very light weight. But not good for sand, it doesn't drain out with the water. The shoe runs a little large and laces up a little to high but I still like it.
July 5, 2011
Washing The Competiton Down The Drain!!
These shoes are awesome!! I bought them for a white water rafting trip we took to Gatlinburg. I had never been white water rafting before and wanted some cool water shoes. The Drainmakers were great! They have great traction and are really comfortable! They do however run a little large so if you're going to order them I would buy one size smaller than what you would normally wear. This goes for men's Drainmakers too. I bought a pair for my boyfriend to take on the trip as well. They also make a great everyday shoe,I am on my feet all day at work so I wear them quite often. I will definately be going white water rafting again with my drainmakers in tow!!
June 24, 2011
ok
shoes are great, would be even better if they were slip-ons. I wear them as gardening shoes and have to take them off every time I come in the house and tying and untying is bothersome, so I don't wear them as often as I could. But they keep my feet dry and are not at all slippery, easy to clean: just spray water on them, quick to dry, too.
June 21, 2011
Love these shoes!!
I used these today for the first time on a mud run. They were awesome and drained the water and mud great. They were very comfortable. Only ran a little over 3 miles but my feet felt great. I highly recommend these shoes.
June 18, 2011
Women's Drainmaker is a dream!
This is the most comfortable, best fitting, light-weight, water shoe I have ever worn. And I loved my Keen's. Keeps feet dry and not soggy and never a blister or rub. Great support when jumping out of a boat. I am a marine biologist by trade and have found my new best shoe for the field and recreational water fun. Thanks, Columbia!
June 14, 2011
MY NEW FAVORITE SHOES
These are awesome shoes that I bought as alternatives to nike frees. They weigh practically nothing, are super breathable. The sole does not offer much cushion (which is probably perfect for water) but I use these shoes during long 8 hour shifts of retail. With an added insole and socks these are the perfect shoes. I have gotten a ton of compliments of the color scheme/shoes (grey, teal and raspberry) but I am thinking about getting them in purple too.... THANKS COLUMBIA!
June 10, 2011
ok so far
I have only worn these a couple of times to see how they feel before wearing them out fishing. They are pretty comfortable but a tad narrow. I would say they are true to size.
June 8, 2011
Great hybrid of a water and a running shoe
I wore these shoes backpacking up a canyon where it was easier to walk in the water in some places than to to try to avoid it. I was able to slosh through the water without the shoes and then continue on the dry sections without my feet ever feeling water logged. The shoes dried shortly after I got to camp; so I didn't really need the extra shoes I carried in with me.
June 5, 2011
Very comfortable shoe
Very light weight and comfortable shoe. Got the shoes in purple - other than the shoe laces turning purple the first time they got wet, no complaints.
June 2, 2011
Terrific
I read the reviews but was still unsure. Normally I don't buy shoes I haven't tried out first. But these came quickly, were exactly the right size, and they have so far passed every test I've dished out (kayaking, walking, etc.).
May 25, 2011
Drainmaker just a bit big....
Ordered this online for a river rafting trip scheduled for July, so not sure how they will function. I usually wear a 6.5 for a sport shoe, but this is not the case with the Drainmaker as it apeears to run a bit longer. Lookes good, though. We'll see how it performs in July.
May 22, 2011
Perfect Shoe
I used these shoes for an entire weekend when I was at Dragon Boating Camp. You can imagine, I was in and walking on water areas the entire time.
My feet did get wet but dried amazingly fast with these shoes, I was comfortable all weekend.
May 17, 2011
Nice light weight shoe!
I ordered these as a backup pair of shoes while travelling. These are light, easy to pack, and look sharp for a casual walk around town. I took one star away because while these are a boat shoe with the main purpose of protecting feet and draining water, I wish there was a little more arch support. This is not the shoe to wear if you are on your feet all day.
May 16, 2011
Drainmakers
I love the shoe! It is so light and extremely comfortable. It feels like you are wearing slippers all day.
May 9, 2011
Great Shoes
The shoe fits comfortably and has been great for running. I love that the fabric breathes and doesn't trap in heat. Overall, I've been very happy with the purchase.
April 26, 2011
Love this shoe!!
This was a total impulse buy for me. I did purchase the purple, which has gone with my entire closet. The shoe is super light and I need that due to being on my feet for 6-9 hours a day. The only thing that I don't like about the shoe are the laces. The nylon material tends to untie multiple times a day.
April 21, 2011
Summer Fun Shoe
This shoe is lightweight, and comfortable with amazing breathability and durability. I love the shoe because I can run through the puddles and through lakes and not worry about shoe being soaked for hours on end. I also love that I can wear the shoe bare foot with shorts, and jeans.
April 16, 2011
Love my shoes
Love the shoes would buy them again. They did seem to run big for me. I would highly recommend these shoes
April 10, 2011
INVISIBLE SHOE
Slip theseon and you don't know you're wearing them because they are so light and comfortable. Get them wet and 5 minutes later, they are dry. Amazing technology allows them to drain and not cause wet soggy feet that attracts all sorts of nasty foot problems. Wear these anywhere there is a chance of getting wet feet, i.e., fishing, boating, beach walking, swimming in rocky bottom areas, etc.
April 5, 2011
