Columbia PFG Bahama Vent review

updated Sep 19, 2023 

• Those who are looking for durable and lightweight boat shoes to take on their next adventure. 
• Jan 5, 2023. 
• Anyone who is shopping for grippy and supportive summer kicks. 

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Size down for a better fit

Sneakerheads agree that the kicks are wide. They run large than usual, said one tester. According to another tester, the sneakers are “just a bit big.” “They seemed fairly nice, but the fit wasn't great,” a reviewer reported. “I found them way too loose on my foot,” they added. Several reviewers advised getting a full size down ensures a better fit. 

Cushioned comfort from Columbia PFG Bahama Vent

The comfort and quality of the sneakers are very good, shared by one sneaker fan. “Very comfortable,” said another reviewer. The shoes are “very cushiony,” they added. According to a sneakerhead, the comfortable footbed has “enough cushion to wear [the kicks] all day.”

The slip-on’s enduring build

Many testers loved the toughness of the PFG Bahama Vent. One tester said they have been wearing the kicks for years and they outlasted any other shoes they have ever bought. Another tester shared that they used the kicks for camping and cycle touring. After 5000 miles and seven months, the kicks “look used but certainly not worn-out,” they reported. 

Easy to slip on and off but takes a while to break in

The slip-on easy silhouette of the kicks makes them easy to put on and off according to the reviewers. However, many sneakerheads also noted that the kicks are initially stiff. "They were pretty stiff, to begin with,” a reviewer remarked, “but once they broke in they got super comfortable.” Another tester reported that the slip-ons felt a bit coarse against the feet during the break-in period. “But as I have worn them they are slowly breaking in,” they continued.

The soles are everything

According to a sneaker fan, the soles have a superior grip even on wet surfaces. The slip-on offers “plenty of grip on the deck,” noted a tester. Aside from its notable traction, the kicks are supportive and lightweight too. They “provide the support and safety,” said one tester. “Super light,” another reviewer retorted. 

Upper is easy to clean and breathable too

The upper material of the slip-on is breathable, reported one sneakerhead. “They breathe,” a tester even wrote in their review. 

Another thing that testers pointed out is the easy-to-clean upper of the PFG Bahama Vent. They are “pretty easy to keep clean,” a reviewer remarked. “The fabric cleans up well with a soak in OxiClean and then just throw them in the washer,” noted another reviewer. 

PFG Bahama Vent is the shoe for all your needs

Based on the reviews, the sneakers are used by the testers mainly for fishing and casual wear. “This shoe is a great middle ground between a flip-flop and a tennis shoe,” a sneaker fan commented. According to one tester, they are an “excellent choice for everyday casual wear and when on the water.” Other comments about the kicks are:

• “I actually like it when on the boat as I can ‘purposely’ walk out of them.” 
• "Absolutely the best closed-toed boat shoe available for warm weather.”
• “These are definitely not fit for hiking or a long walk.”
• “I use them to wear around the campsite and in the bass boat. Good boat shoes.”