Our Opinion

Columbia Sportswear Company is on the Cruelty Free Investing use of animals list because they sell shoes and accessories made from suede and leather.

Supporting Evidence:

Leather shoes offered by company

Men’s north plains mid leather waterproof shoe made from UPPER suede leather.

Company Description

Columbia Sportswear Co. designs, develops, markets and distributes active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment under four primary brands: Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, and Montrail. It operates through the following geographic segments: the United States; Latin America and Asia Pacific; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and Canada. It develops and manages its merchandise in two principal categories: Apparel, Accessories and Equipment and Footwear. The company was founded by Paul Lamfrom and Marie Lamfrom in 1938 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. [Source: MarketWatch]

Company Website: http://www.columbia.com