Waterproof low-tops built for city streets and muddy shortcuts
Commutes rarely stick to the pavement – there's always a canal path shortcut or a puddle-strewn crossing that catches you out. The Newton Alpine tackles both with an Omni-Tech™ waterproof bootie that seals out rain and splashback while still letting your feet breathe, so damp socks stay a rare event rather than a daily one. Underfoot, the Omni-Max™ system pairs Techlite™ cushioning with targeted stability through the heel and midfoot, softening the landing on long days without feeling bulky. Omni-Grip™ rubber on the sole bites into slick kerbs and wet gravel alike, and a suede upper with a protective rand shrugs off scuffs from bike racks and cobbles. Built for the walk, not just the weather.
- Omni-Tech waterproof-breathable construction keeps feet dry
- Omni-Grip outsole grips in wet or dry conditions
- Omni-Max system and Techlite midsole cushion and steady each step
- Protective suede upper and rubber rand resist scuffs
- Low-cut design moves easily from town to trail
| UK Size | EU Size | Foot Length (in) | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 38 | 9.3-9.4 | 23.5-23.9 |
| 6 | 39 | 9.6-9.7 | 24.3-24.7 |
| 7 | 40 | 9.9-10.1 | 25.1-25.6 |
| 8 | 41 | 10.2-10.4 | 26.0-26.4 |
- Measuring environmental impact in the supply chain - Columbia has been using the Higg Index Facility Environmental Module to assess supplier performance across energy, waste, water and chemical impacts since 2013, with consistently positive improvements year on year.
- Conservation through partnership - Columbia partners with leading non-profit organisations including Conservation International and Ocean Conservancy to help preserve outdoor environments and ensure natural spaces remain accessible for future generations.
They say, “Tough times never last, only tough people do,” and Columbia is living proof of it. This story starts in 1938 with a small Portland hat shop, but it was Gert Boyle, the woman who became known as Tough Mother, who gave the brand its backbone. She took on a struggling family business in 1970 and refused, against every expectation, to let it go under. What carried her through wasn’t ambition so much as stubbornness: a flat refusal to accept gear that didn’t quite do its job. That same stubborn problem-solving still runs through everything Columbia makes. How do you stay out when it’s pouring? When it’s freezing? When the sun’s relentless? Their answer has always been visible, genuinely useful innovation — the Interchange 3-in-1 jacket system, Omni-Heat reflective lining, OutDry Extreme waterproofing — the sort of tech that keeps you outdoors longer and more comfortably.