Columbia Karasawa Intense Orange 27.5cm US 9.5 Lightweight, durable, and functional, with a classic and simple design that's easy to match. A just-right, easy-to-use model. I really wanted this mountain model, so I couldn't bear to part with it and just kept it on display. I've only tried them on in the yard. The size didn't quite fit. Upon listing, I noticed a slight fraying at the top of the tongue on the right shoe. Please consider repairing it if you are concerned. The following is quoted from the original release copy: "Karasawa Omni-Tech" is a high-performance boot inspired by Karasawa, depicted as the setting for "Gaku." Equipped with Columbia's unique "Omni-Tech" function to prevent water from entering even in bad weather, it is a masterpiece designed to handle the famous trekking spot, Karasawa. The new color, "Intense Orange," is inspired by the sunset over Karasawa. It is colored with orange as the base, with red, black, and yellow accents. In addition, the heel features a handwritten message from Ishizuka, "Climb on!!", and the inside of the tongue features the word "Safety" to pray for the safety of climbers. The special page prepared on the Columbia official website also features Ishizuka's handwritten design drawings and development episodes, so be sure to check it out.