Reviewer Craig Sjursen
Fit my foot to a tee and very comfortable with the mid cut height.
Reviewer Douaumont
Doesn’t offer enough ankle support but not to bad
Reviewer Karen Strawder
I'm keepin em! No need to order a size up with to this model! I wear a size 9 normally and there is plenty of room in these! I am beyond satisfied! I'm a novice runner and am ecstatic to have some decent shoes to say the least!
Reviewer Jeannette DeFiore
With sock and shoe incert it fits really well.. if not for thatit would be loose.
But this is the second pair of these i have had and i am happy to have a new pair becaus ei liked the first so much.
Comfortable and breathable with decent arch support.
Reviewer Bonnie W
They don’t slip on as easy as shown but I was barefooted. With socks I think ok
Reviewer Stephen Harrelson
This shoe is well made and comfortable. The look is classic. They slip on and are comfortable. The insoles are removable and the rubber sole provides traction. The10.5 fit perfectly. A nice switch from standard sneakers.
Reviewer aj reznor
These shoes are just like the ones you see in the dollar store, only the quality is far better. I liked the fact the soles were a bit thicker, and that the insoles were cushiony and comfortable. The best part about these shoes is that they are made of canvas, and are great for art projects-specifically for painting. I use an acrylic paint, and it applies so nicely to the shoe. The sizing is close to American sizing, albeit just a tad narrower. They wash well, and hold up fairly well as a daily wear. Not a bad deal at all on these kicks!
Reviewer Beth Morris
It’s been really hard to find shoes that I like for the last few years but these stuck out to me as I was browsing. The black suede is subtle, with the white banding for contrast to really set it apart. I was expecting a heavier shoe but these are lightweight and made well with the durable suede leather. I can confirm that they are in fact real suede and so I made sure to Scotchgard the moment they arrived so that they would not get damaged by rainy Weather. So far they have held up extremely well.
The main thing that I do not like about them is that the laces come to the very very top of the shoe. That means that if you need to tie them at all you have about half an inch. You should definitely expect to be buying replacement laces.
Reviewer Arlene G Bravo
The Columbia Fairbanks are comfortable, supportive, and have a good sole. The grippy sole is the most important part of a shoe for me, since I have an older individual wearing these sneakers, and avoiding slipping/falling is super important. The shoes are worn for daily walking about and work well for that.
The arch support feels great; there’s no foot fatigue at the end of a day wearing these. The mesh is breathable, but doesn’t block out any water, including puddles.
The sizing is true to size.
The look of the wide lacing is a personal preference (not a big fan) but definitely makes putting the shoes on and taking them off much easier than a narrow-tongued sneaker. Overall, the look of the shoe isn’t too athletic, so it could be worn in a variety of settings if you’re looking for comfort/support.
Reviewer E MCKINNEY
Love these shoes, supper comfortable. If you are going for long 3 mile plus walk running shoes are more comfortable, but for everyday wear these are great.