Customer reviews for Women's DESCENDER

Women's DESCENDER

Climb to new heights in the Columbia Descender lightweight trail shoes.

  • Closed-mesh, suede and webbing upper in a performance outdoor shoe
  • Lace up front
  • Techlite(R) heel and tongue
  • Textile lining with molded EVA footbed for enhanced support
  • Cushioned foam midsole with TPU shank
  • Omni-Grip(R) sticky rubber for traction on hard and rocky surfaces
  • Overall Rating:
    4.613 / 5
    4.6
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    5
    (31 reviews) 29
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    Rating breakdown 31 reviews
    5 Stars
    24
    4 Stars
    3
    3 Stars
    3
    2 Stars
    1
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    29 of 31(94%)reviewers recommend this product.
    Customer reviews for Women's DESCENDER
    Review 1 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5

    Awesome

    PostedMay 20, 2013
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    honibee
    From: Linden, VA
    Gender: Female
    Age: 45-54
    Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
    Shoe expertise: I think the look all comes down to the shoes!
    Support 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5
    Performance 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5
    Style 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
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    "These are super cute and perfect for light hiking. I would recommend these for sure. The quality is awesome."
    Pros: Lightweight, Durable, Breathable
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 2 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5

    Great Look

    PostedMay 4, 2013
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    tinao
    From: Portland Oregon
    Gender: Female
    Age: 65-74
    Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
    Shoe expertise: I'm thinking about shoes right now!
    Support 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5
    Performance 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Style 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
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    True to Width
    Too wide
    "Another nifty pair of shoes from Columbia. Wonderful color, good style, light and comfortable."
    Pros: Lightweight, Good traction, Shock absorbing, Breathable
    Cons: No Arch Support
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 3 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5

    Good trail runner, could use more cushioning

    PostedApril 30, 2013
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    KristiK
    From: Reston, VA
    Gender: Female
    Age: 35-44
    Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise all the time
    Support 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5
    Performance 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5
    Style 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5
    Product Experience:
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    True to Width
    Too wide
    "Pretty much what I was looking for in a trail runner. Only complaint would be they could use a little more cushioning."
    Pros: Lightweight, Good traction, Durable, Breathable
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 4 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5

    great

    PostedApril 13, 2013
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    sumi
    From: florida
    Gender: Female
    Age: 65-74
    Fitness Needs/Level: Pretty minimal
    Shoe expertise: I think the look all comes down to the shoes!
    Support 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Performance 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Style 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Product Experience:
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    True to Width
    Too wide
    "great shoe,fits true to size,would buy again and again"
    Pros: Lightweight, Good traction, Cushioning, Shock absorbing, Durable, Breathable
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 5 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5

    Great Shoes

    PostedApril 12, 2013
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    MamaJamie
    From: Fort Worth Texas
    Gender: Female
    Age: 65-74
    Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
    Shoe expertise: I think about shoes every season
    Support 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5
    Performance 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5
    Style 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Product Experience:
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    True to Width
    Too wide
    "Found these shoes to be a perfect fit and soooo comfortable. They were delivered promptly. Have had many complements on them."
    Pros: Lightweight, Cushioning
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 6 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5

    great shoe

    PostedMarch 27, 2013
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    lisbliss
    From: Boulder, CO
    Gender: Female
    Age: 25-34
    Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise all the time
    Shoe expertise: I think about shoes when my old ones are falling apart
    Support 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Performance 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Style 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Product Experience:
    Size Too Small
    1/2 Size Too Small
    Size Too Big
    Too narrow
    True to Width
    Too wide
    "I bought this shoe for use in strength training, cardio, and general use. It was a half size too small when I got it in the mail, so I exchanged it at a local FF and they now fit perfectly! Highly recommended, especially at this price. They are very lightweight and stylish."
    Pros: Lightweight, Good traction, Breathable
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 7 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    3 / 5
    3 / 5

    Good price

    PostedMarch 11, 2013
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    Jojobc66
    Gender: Female
    Age: 45-54
    Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise all the time
    Shoe expertise: I think the look all comes down to the shoes!
    Support 
    2 / 5
    2 / 5
    Performance 
    3 / 5
    3 / 5
    Style 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5
    Product Experience:
    Size Too Small
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    Size Too Big
    Too narrow
    Slightly Narrow
    Too wide
    "I bought this because it was on special. I like the color but I have to get used to the fit. I usually purchase shoes with more arch support but I know I will get used to these shoes. This is my first Columbia shoes purchase. I love the clothes and when I saw these thought I would give it a try."
    Pros: Lightweight, Good traction
    Cons: No Arch Support, Not Supportive Enough
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 8 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5

    This shoe is all pros, no cons.

    PostedFebruary 25, 2013
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    darhemp
    From: Houston,, Texas
    Gender: Female
    Age: 45-54
    Support 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Performance 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Style 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Product Experience:
    Size Too Small
    True to Size
    Size Too Big
    Too narrow
    True to Width
    Too wide
    "This shoe is the most comfortable shoe that I own.
    Love the color, its sporty and hope it comes in more colors,, if so I will be purchasing another pair. The price was spectacular and have gotten compliments when i've worn them. I had never experienced Columbia until I decided to try this beautiful shoe and now I can say it's one of my favorite brands.
    "
    Pros: Lightweight, Good traction, Cushioning, Shock absorbing, Durable, Breathable
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 9 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5

    Love this shoe! Super comfy n great looking.

    PostedJanuary 23, 2013
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    SheriLing
    From: Riverside, CA
    Gender: Female
    Age: 35-44
    Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
    Support 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Performance 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Style 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Product Experience:
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    "Looks even better on. While I get tons of compliments on the look, the feel is even better. They're lightweight with good support for working out or hiking. Want another pair."
    Pros: Lightweight, Good traction, Cushioning, Breathable
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 10 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5

    descender shoe

    PostedSeptember 25, 2012
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    jayleenflats
    Support 
    3 / 5
    3 / 5
    Performance 
    4 / 5
    4 / 5
    Style 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Product Experience:
    Size Too Small
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    Size Too Big
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    True to Width
    Too wide
    "fits like a regular running shoe. I thought it would have more support but it is fairly lightweight and not what I really needed for my plantar fascitis. I've gotten lots of compliments however!"
    Pros: Lightweight, Good traction
    Cons: Not Supportive Enough
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 11 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5

    I love it!

    PostedMay 10, 2012
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    GLEY
    From: Fl
    Gender: Female
    Support 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Performance 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Style 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Product Experience:
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    "Very comfortable and styling , excellent for walk"
    Pros: Lightweight, Good traction, Cushioning, Shock absorbing, Durable, Breathable
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Review 12 for Women's DESCENDER
    This review is fromWomen's DESCENDER.
    Overall Rating 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5

    Great shoe!

    PostedApril 24, 2012
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    Prettywolf
    From: Houston
    Gender: Female
    Age: 55-64
    Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
    Shoe expertise: I'm thinking about shoes right now!
    Support 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Performance 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Style 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Product Experience:
    Size Too Small
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    Size Too Big
    Too narrow
    True to Width
    Too wide
    "I love love love this shoe! It is comfortable, has great arch support , is lightweight, and is a nice color. I wish they would make it in more colors!"
    Pros: Lightweight, Good traction, Cushioning, Shock absorbing, Durable, Breathable, cute
    Yes, I recommend this product.
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    Ratings-only reviews for Women's DESCENDER
    Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
    Overall Rating 
    4.6 / 5
    4.6 / 5
    17 out of 19 recommend this product
    Support 
    4.5 / 5
    4.5 / 5
    Performance 
    5 / 5
    5 / 5
    Style 
    4.7 / 5
    4.7 / 5
    Product Experience:
    Size Too Small
    3 / 5
    Size Too Big
    Too narrow
    3.3 / 5
    Too wide