I was looking for some new trial running shoes for the winter (or I just won't run at all even on road).
Found these at £40 with free delivery using code VC12FREE (once you put in the code click on free delivery option top left). Lots of sizes. 4% quidco too.
The reviews look good on them all. Seen different reviews saying the shoe is narrow and is wide which makes me think I should stop looking at reviews or just people have different feet and feel different about different things. I'm not a fan of buying shoes online but the savings are high enough for me to take a punt and reviews of Footasylum seem to suggests they are pretty good on returns.
Website blurb:
Columbia Ventralia II Outdry Trainers in Dark Grey and Black. Fully waterproof, the Ventralia is a lightweight flexible trail shoe with optimized breathability, cooling and comfort. OutDRY® construction with TECHLITE™ energy-returning midsole.
All comments (24)
donslibi
9 Oct 161#1
If you can code-stack, there is a 10% student discount:
Well Thanks for this! Ordered the Fog / grey for £34.99 delivered with the code...couldn't sidestack codes but as you say they look good for the price. Cheers!
Tomb
9 Oct 16#3
These shoes seem to be used by most buyers for hiking / walking.
Anyone any idea what they are like for running??
geeadamg to Tomb
9 Oct 16#4
Will tell you tomorrow!
Tomb
9 Oct 16#5
:smile:
Reading1800
9 Oct 16#6
Used to like Merrel but got fed up of guessing the correct size to buy, these have been spot on and really comfy too
fish323 to Reading1800
10 Oct 16#8
Merrell sizing is weird, but it is consistent. 9 or 9.5 in sandals and 10 in shoes for me. If i tried on a 9 in shoes I would have to cut my toes off.
johnandrewrussell
9 Oct 16#7
thanks. just ordered some
Sliwka
10 Oct 16#9
Are they doing also safety shoes with metal protection for your toes?
shuwaz
10 Oct 16#10
wish I could run...
#toolazy
Sliwka
10 Oct 16#11
Shall I order one size larger as amazon reviews prove this need to be 0.5 size larger. But there is no 10.5 in here. Only 11. Should I order 11?
Atheos to Sliwka
10 Oct 16#14
Where are you seeing those comments Sliwka. on Amazon.com?
Sliwka
10 Oct 16#12
Is your size match your feet?
Atheos
10 Oct 16#13
I too ordered an 11, maybe i should phone them and ask for a 12
Sliwka
10 Oct 161#15
In Amazon.com and on columbia.co.uk website.
geeadamg
10 Oct 16#16
ok, got mine today and tried a small run round the block. Obviously a lot heavier than my running shoes. Through the woods or a really wet day I would use these, on dry road - no puddles etc would use my normal running shoes. They are flexible out of the box.
I have large wide feet and normally take 9.5 and ordered 9 and these are a perfect fit. Was wearing merino wool socks which are not too thick. Using my seal skinz waterproof socks I think they will still fit and be snug.
I'm happy with them.
friiza
11 Oct 16#17
Code not.working :disappointed:
Sliwka to friiza
11 Oct 16#18
Try to pick up from local store for free
Sliwka
11 Oct 16#19
Thanx for this. Ordered size 10
Atheos
13 Oct 16#20
Cheers Op. Very nice running / walking shoe (Ventralia II)
Ordered Size 11 as i am an 11 and they fit perfectly
thabiz
16 Oct 16#21
I live in a rural area and wet grass and mud is a part of daily life and my adidas trainers were getting me wet feet too often. Wearing boots isn't always such a good idea, especially when driving. These are amazingly nice trainers, supremely comfortable, feel very high quality and look great. The sizing is bang on. They are probably the best trainers I have ever owned, at least in recent memory.
Sliwka
17 Oct 16#22
Thank you OP. These are amazing!!
jinjur
17 Oct 16#23
Well....screwed over by Footasylum....TWICE over these......such a shambles of an operation IMO. I would have a sneaky suspicion that customer orders are getting canned for staff to snap the deals.
First order on Tuesday cancelled and refunded due to no stock.
Then, while on with an operator....verified stock of a different colour....ordered......received a Royal Mail special delivery dispatched notification with delivery slot.....waited......nothing.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday...nothing.
Phoned today and they didn't send it.....didn't know why.....no stock now....said sorry...offered refund.
That's twice.
Meanwhile....they have sat on my payments for 2 pairs of shoes for nearly a week now.....with no foxes given.
I think I would rather perform an enema based operation on myself with a cactus dipped in vinegar than EVER shop with the halfwits at Footarsylum again.
Half
Wits.
J
geeadamg to jinjur
19 Oct 16#24
That sucks. Mine was quite flawless with delivery
I am noticing a bit more stiffness in these trainers than my normal running trainers but I'm probably not using them on the intended terrain I got them for - soft ground. But I am noticing the waterproofing which is great.
Quidco tracked at 2% too (not 4%) as when you use a voucher it's the lower amount which I didn't realise at time of posting.
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Found these at £40 with free delivery using code VC12FREE (once you put in the code click on free delivery option top left). Lots of sizes. 4% quidco too.
If you want Columbia Ventralia I they are here with fewer sizes at £35 http://www.footasylum.com/columbia-ventrailia-outdry-trainer-098303/ They look to be a different shape and I'm not sure the £5 is worth it for the 2nd version?
If you are after a walking shoe the Conspiracy is here at £35 (lots of sizes) http://www.footasylum.com/columbia-conspiracy-iv-outdry-trainer-103501/
The reviews look good on them all. Seen different reviews saying the shoe is narrow and is wide which makes me think I should stop looking at reviews or just people have different feet and feel different about different things. I'm not a fan of buying shoes online but the savings are high enough for me to take a punt and reviews of Footasylum seem to suggests they are pretty good on returns.
Website blurb:
Columbia Ventralia II Outdry Trainers in Dark Grey and Black. Fully waterproof, the Ventralia is a lightweight flexible trail shoe with optimized breathability, cooling and comfort. OutDRY® construction with TECHLITE™ energy-returning midsole.
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https://www.myunidays.com/perks/view/footasylum/online
Anyone any idea what they are like for running??
#toolazy
I have large wide feet and normally take 9.5 and ordered 9 and these are a perfect fit. Was wearing merino wool socks which are not too thick. Using my seal skinz waterproof socks I think they will still fit and be snug.
I'm happy with them.
Ordered Size 11 as i am an 11 and they fit perfectly
First order on Tuesday cancelled and refunded due to no stock.
Then, while on with an operator....verified stock of a different colour....ordered......received a Royal Mail special delivery dispatched notification with delivery slot.....waited......nothing.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday...nothing.
Phoned today and they didn't send it.....didn't know why.....no stock now....said sorry...offered refund.
That's twice.
Meanwhile....they have sat on my payments for 2 pairs of shoes for nearly a week now.....with no foxes given.
I think I would rather perform an enema based operation on myself with a cactus dipped in vinegar than EVER shop with the halfwits at Footarsylum again.
Half
Wits.
J
I am noticing a bit more stiffness in these trainers than my normal running trainers but I'm probably not using them on the intended terrain I got them for - soft ground. But I am noticing the waterproofing which is great.
Quidco tracked at 2% too (not 4%) as when you use a voucher it's the lower amount which I didn't realise at time of posting.