The Columbia Warranty Policy

Our Warranty Policy

In Europe, Columbia branded products including footwear are warranted for 2 years.

Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in garments, equipment and footwear manufactured by Columbia Sportswear Company.

Please note that Columbia does not warrant and is not responsible for damages caused by misuse, abuse, accidents, modifications, natural breakdown of materials over time, or problems that may be reasonably expected with normal wear or failure to follow product care instructions.

How to Get Warranty Service

At Columbia Sportswear, we expect our products to be free of manufacturer defects. However, should you have a warranty issue, please contact us and we’ll help.

Online purchases:

If you purchased an item you suspect might be defective on the Columbia Sportswear online shop, please contact us using this link or by phone and we will confirm with you the scope of the guarantee.

Store purchases:

You may seek resolution directly through the retailer where you purchased your product. In most cases, the retailer will be able to assist you. If your retailer isn’t able to help, contact us using this link or give us a call.

When contacting our customer service please provide your name, address and phone number, the item reference (style number), the size, a proof of purchase (scan) and some pictures showing the defect. We will follow up on your email with further information on the warranty procedure.

In general, defective items must be shipped to our European distribution centre. We will inspect the them and provide repair or replacement if the Warranty Department determines, in its sole discretion, that the defect is covered by our warranty. New items will be sent to you free of charge.