The part right above my toes is frayed to the point that I can see the underlying black rubber (or whatever it is under there). This happened with regular usage (walking about 5 miles or so per day for about 2 months.

I like most of Columbia's products (owner of sweaters, jogging bottoms, shirts etc.) but this shoe while being really comfortable and a perfect fit, has been my first disappointing purchase from the Columbia clothing house. (can you tell I am giving the brand a chance to fix the problem instead of ranting without reason?)