Our verdict
If one of your main objectives is to conquer the outdoors like a veteran, all while looking dapper, the Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry has you covered. A fantastic addition to our urban boots catalog, this ankle-secure shoe will empower your steps as you slice through rugged terrain, whether wet or dry. Yes, once you get into it nice and tight, you can take on almost anything the trail throws at you!
Pros
- Comfortable
- Comfy straight from the box
- Featherweight
- Impressively watertight
- Grippy outsole
- Supportive
- Head-turning design
- day hiking, urban hiking adventures, and camping trips
Cons
- Slick laces
- Challenging access
Who should buy the Columbia Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry
The Columbia Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry is a lightweight and waterproof hiking shoe best suited for:
- day hiking, urban hiking adventures, and camping trips
- heel strikers who are looking for a supportive hiking boot that promotes smoother landings and transitions
Columbia Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry vs. Wayfinder Mid Outdry
In this Columbia comparison, the rivalry is between the Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry and the Wayfinder Mid Outdry. Get to know their differences below:
While both Columbia hikers come with the same traction technology, the Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry’s outsole has a more aggressive tread pattern, particularly around the forefoot.
Offers more movement control during ascents
This translates to more anchoring power on soft or loose soil and increased movement control during ascents.
When it comes to upper protection, the Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry’s rival wins this round for having more overlay coverage on its textile shell.
Great choice for heel strikers
With its rounded (a.k.a. rockered) heel, the featured boot can give heel strikers smoother landings and transitions. The one on the Wayfinder Mid Outdry, on the other hand, provides more stability over rocky terrain.
For more demanding trails, the Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry might give you the upper hand. Its rival, on the other hand, is a competent companion where abrasive hazards are involved.
Comfy straight from the box
However, an owner recommends replacing its default shoestrings with clingier ones. Also, slipping inside the Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry might be a bit difficult at first.
Yet it also offers instant comfort. Reviewers in droves praise this Columbia hiking boot for being insanely comfy straight from the box.
Columbia Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry
Numerous hikers adore the boot’s incredible lightness. One of them said, “It doesn’t feel clunky,” unlike most hiking boots.
The Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry is impressively watertight, based on a considerable number of reports.
Grippy outsole
Its aggressively lugged outsole clings admirably to almost all kinds of surfaces, including sandy and icy ones.
Its non-marking rubber outsole adapts to various terrains and provides enhanced traction. Those who have weak ankles are treading on tricky terrain safely in this pair.
Offers more movement control during ascents
With its head-turning design, racking up style points in the Peakfreak X2 Mid Outdry is quite inevitable. It keeps your tootsies cozy, even though it lacks thermal insulation.
This tough pair has a low-top sibling in the Add a product, Incredible lightness and waterproof.
