Our verdict
The Konos TRS OutDry is a lighter waterproof value pick for hikers who want a nimble shoe for maintained trails without paying premium hiking-shoe prices.
Best Light Waterproof Value. The Konos TRS OutDry is a lighter waterproof value pick for hikers who want a nimble shoe for maintained trails without paying premium hiking-shoe prices. It currently carries a BestGearScout score of 8.4/10 and an editorial star rating of 4.2/5.
Columbia Konos TRS OutDry is evaluated as a hiking purchase, not just as a shoe-page feature list. The main questions are whether its fit, traction, cushioning, waterproofing, protection, and weight match Budget-conscious hikers, rainy day walks, light trails, hiking/trail-running crossover use.
Why it stands out
The clearest reasons to consider Columbia Konos TRS OutDry are Light for a waterproof hiking shoe and OutDry waterproofing is useful for rainy walks and wet grass. Those strengths matter most when the shoe is used for the terrain and hiking style it is actually built around, rather than as a generic all-purpose shoe.
What to check before buying
The main watch-outs are Less protective than heavier leather hikers and Not the best choice for rocky backpacking loads. Before adding an affiliate URL, verify the exact Amazon variant, because hiking shoe listings can mix waterproof and non-waterproof versions, men’s and women’s sizing, wide and standard widths, and older colors under similar titles.
Key specs to verify
- Type: waterproof low hiking/trail shoe
- Official weight: 11.9 oz / 336 g per shoe, men's size 9
- Official drop: 10 mm; ride height 27.5 mm heel / 17.5 mm toe
- Official tech: OutDry, Adapt Trax outsole, Omni-Max Plus / Techlite+ platform
Pros
- Light for a waterproof hiking shoe
- OutDry waterproofing is useful for rainy walks and wet grass
- Adapt Trax outsole targets wet and dry traction
- Omni-Max/Techlite+ underfoot system gives a more athletic feel
Cons
- Less protective than heavier leather hikers
- Not the best choice for rocky backpacking loads
- Columbia listings can vary by wide/standard and low/mid versions
Bottom line
Columbia Konos TRS OutDry is strongest for Budget-conscious hikers, rainy day walks, light trails, hiking/trail-running crossover use. Skip it if its fit profile, weight, waterproofing trade-off, or level of structure does not match your main hiking conditions.
Key specifications
- Type
- waterproof low hiking/trail shoe
- Official weight
- 11.9 oz / 336 g per shoe, men's size 9
- Official drop
- 10 mm; ride height 27.5 mm heel / 17.5 mm toe
- Official tech
- OutDry, Adapt Trax outsole, Omni-Max Plus / Techlite+ platform
