This is my second pair of Columbia shoes and I've been very impressed with both. The first pair of Columbia's I owned were a gift and they were a half size too small. Even so, the quality and comfort was obvious to me. I purchased the Switchback 2 after searching for nearly a year for a trail runner with very specific qualities to them. When I noticed that they were Columbia shoes, I knew that I'd like them.

The Switchback 2 is lightweight, has good arch support, a wide toe box and plenty of cushioning, but the outer sole is still quite firm, as a good trail runner should be. They're very comfortable and they fit my foot like a finger-less glove. I also find them very nice looking and the black/nautical blue colorway was just what I'd been searching for in a shoe.

Honestly, these shoes are nearly perfect for me. The few complaints I've read seemed user specific and described problems I don't have. My only problem with the shoe is that it's not waterproof, which was something I did consider very important, but I've since learned that they make a waterproof version, too.