The columbia shoes fit a bit tight when you first put them on.  but I've been wearing columbia for years and they tend to always start out this way.  They do stretch to a wider width after you wear them a few times.  I still wish they had a bit more room around the toes.  But I'm addicted to columbia clothes and shoes.  One more thing...  They usually (one pair) can easily last one year wearing them nearly every day.  Well made.