Omni-Heat 3D can easily be applied to any product for use in cold conditions to achieve head-to-toe coverage: base layers, mid-layers, footwear, gloves, hats and outerwear. These fibers have a fuzzy, tactile feel and keep the reflective foil from ever coming in touch with anything. So the new Omni-Heat 3D utilizes that same instant infrared warmth and combines it with soft, vertical fibers to create a 2mm air gap between you and the foil to mimic a micro-climate. While it was groundbreaking for warmth, it had one area Columbia sought to improve: The metallic foil’s insulating properties can be reduced when it comes into contact with anything. The other thing that’s neat about it is it works whether it’s wet or dry - the heat reflection is happening no matter what the moisture situation is.” - Woody BlackfordĬolumbia’s initial Omni-Heat material used a reflective space blanket foil as an insulation lining. That’s a really nice feeling that happens at the speed of light as opposed to insulation which takes time to warm up. Insider Note: “It is reflecting the infrared that comes off your body. All of this is in a package that is protective of your foot without being heavy. But it also offers world-class traction in a variety of terrains and a superior waterproofing that does not utilize an interior bootie system. The other advancements in the Powderhouse like the Michelin traction and OutDry waterproofing were also multi-year projects, making the Powderhouse a boot that has been in development for nearly a decade.Īll of that research and knowledge shines through in Columbia’s bid at keeping feet warm in frigid environments. “We finally conceived the idea of adding the fiber pods about three years ago and then kicked it into the high gear of commercialization development.” of Innovation and Design Woody Blackford recently told Gear Patrol. “Omni-Heat 3D has been going on as research since 2010 when we launched the first ,” Columbia’s V.P.
The Powderhouse’s lightweight quality doesn’t keep it from packing superior warmth thanks to Columbia’s newly launched reflective insulation technology, Omni-Heat 3D. It only weighs 26.8 ounces though, making it lighter than just about any other boot on the market built to withstand the conditions it can (it’s temperature rated down to -65☏), as well as most casual winter boots. There aren’t many options that offer the benefits of both, but Columbia’s newest boot, the Powderhouse Titanium Omni-Heat 3D OutDry Boot ($170), is a rare instance that does just that.Īt first glance the Powderhouse might seem more like a boot made for Arctic conditions - and it is, having been field tested by Iditarod mushers and Icelandic guides. Winter boots usually fall into two categories: lightweight and comfortable or heavy-duty for trekking in ice and snow.
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