Columbia warranty for shoes
The short version
Columbia covers shoes in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 12 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Columbia's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Keep your receipt: a copy must go in with the claim.
- You can also ask the store where you bought them to resolve it.
- The year starts at delivery if that came after the purchase date.
How other brands compare for shoes
- 1. Ecco26/100 · Full: 1 year
- 2. Arc'teryx21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 4. Merrell21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 5. The North Face21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 6. Dearfoams13/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for shoes.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- TargetTarget Owned Brand clothing and shoes365 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
Show all 27 stores
- Men's WearhouseMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Edwin Watts GolfSoutheast storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- HibbettMost items60 days
- JCPenneyMost items60 days
- Shoe CarnivalMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Foot LockerMost items45 days
- Nordstrom RackMost items40 days
- Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Dillard'sMost items30 days
- Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
- PGA TOUR SuperstoreMost items30 days
- Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
- Saks Fifth AvenueMost items30 days from delivery
- Urban OutfittersMost items30 days from delivery
- BelkSoutheast storesMost items30 days
- Gabe'sEastern US storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for shoes where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Columbia makes
- Activewear13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Luggage & Bags13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Outerwear & Jackets75/100Full: Lifetime. No partial coverage.
- Sleeping Bags & Pads45/100Full: None. Partial to lifetime.
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