I've owned many pairs of hiking boots from Columbia & in comparison these are surprisingly heavy.  When I tried them on I wondered if the seemingly heavier weight was my imagination, but I compared them to my older Columbia Trailmeisters in the closet and the difference in weight is noticeable.  On the plus side these boots are attractively styled, they are durable & well-made, and they fit to size accurately.  They are also comfortable despite being pretty weighty and offer good ankle support.  These will do well for casual wear or shorter distance hiking, but for serious treks where the heavy feel would be a liability I'd go with something lighter like the Columbia Trailmeisters.