Columbia Trail Grinder
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Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user
An excellent all-around walking shoe that I have worn…
seahiker
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Materials: Brushed leather and nylon, Columbia Omni-Grip sole
Use: Around town
Break-in Period: None
Price Paid: $50
An excellent all-around walking shoe that I have worn for about-town type of use lieu of more fragile sneakers for about five years now. The soles (and everything else) have lasted beyond my expectations. I'm really beginning to wonder when these things will wear out.
I seldom hike with it, preferring mids with heavier shanks for trails. It is not waterproof but consequently breathes well. If mud or ponding is expected I'll wear a different shoe, but these are more comfortable for general use.
Sole traction is good on wet stone or pavement. Toe rand does a great job of protection and is one reason these things have lasted well. No problems with the lacing system. No weakness or separation with glued joints.
Where to Buy
The Columbia Trail Grinder is not available from the stores we monitor.
You may want to check pricing and availability directly at these Columbia retailers:
 OMCgear |
 Backcountry.com |
 SunnySports |
 Columbia |
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 Trailspace Classifieds |
 GearTrade |
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The Trail Grinder has been discontinued.
previously retailed for:$49.95
The Columbia Trail Grinder is not available from the stores we monitor.
Last seen sometime before 2006 at Sierra Trading Post.
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