Overall rating 
4.6 / 5
4.6 / 5
112 out of 113(99%)reviewers recommend this product.
Product Reviews
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
DanH
fromTexas
A great "Water Shoe," but also versatile
PostedJuly 5, 2011
I recently purchased a pair of the Men's Drainmakers to--hopefully--use throughout the Holiday weekend. I was not disappointed.
I threw them on after work on Friday with some ankle socks and they were every bit as comfortable as the normal sneakers I wear. Then, I really put them to the test in the water for the better part of three days: swimming, running/jumping off of 15 foot cliffs, jet-skiing, and battling on inflatable water obstacles. They were great in each situation.
I used to use Choco sandals for my water activities, but no more. These kept the "lake goop" out, protected my feet, were easy to swim in and were true to their promised strength: they drained nearly instantaneously.
I'll be buying another pair. Do yourself a favor and get a pair of your own, but you may want to but them a half-size smaller than your normal sneaker if you're going to be going sans socks.
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Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
klo4125
Good
PostedJuly 1, 2011
They work well. I had to open up one of the holes in bottom to allow water to exit. The mesh is very thin and looks thicker in the picture. This allows for good air flow but might lessen the durability. No problems yet.
Written by a customer while visiting columbia.com
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
huskerloon
fromErie,PA
As advertised
PostedJuly 1, 2011
The Drainmaker is a great shoe! Wore for the first time on a kayaking trip.Wonderful grip in/out of the water.Drains quickly,dries quickly.The mesh top lets you feel a breeze on your foot when walking.Very,very light weight.The size 11's were a little snug on the kayak foot pegs.
Written by a customer while visiting columbia.com
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Basspastor
fromCentral Minnesota
Love Them
PostedJune 21, 2011
I was given a a Drainmaker shoes for a special field test as a fishing blogger. I didn't give much thought to these shoes before I got them, but I have been super impressed. The very first time I wore them I unexpectedly had to go for a quick walk in the lake while trailering my boat in very windy conditions; Boy was I glad I had these shoes on rather than my usual leather mocs. I have found these shoes very valuable as a fisherman. I have a pair of Columbia sandals but they are not ideal for cool bass fishing tournament mornings like the Drainmakers. My shoes are dark blue but they stay plenty cool during a warm day in the sun, so it's the best of both worlds. Not a shoe for when it's cold, but cool to hot.
In addition to the excellent wet/dry properties these shoes are light weight and comfortable for a long day on your feet casting. My legs have not been getting fatigued, nice!
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