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The original Bugaboot was the result of a landmark collaboration between Columbia founder Gert Boyle, CEO Tim Boyle, and footwear pioneer Peter Moore, whose previous roles at Nike and adidas helped shape modern sneaker culture.<\/p>\n
Columbia Sportswear is relaunching its first-ever footwear, the Bugaboot 1, in a limited edition of 1,993 numbered pairs.
\nHonouring the original 1993 design by Peter Moore, the 2025 version integrates Omni-Grip traction and Techlite cushioning.
\nIt will release on October 14 for Greater Rewards members and publicly on October 15, priced at $250, with exclusive packaging and memorabilia.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore than 30 years ago, my mother and I knew it was time to expand Columbia\u2019s footprint \u2013 literally \u2013 and enter the footwear space,\u201d said Tim Boyle, Chairman, President & CEO of Columbia Sportswear<\/strong><\/em>. \u201cDelivering a functional outdoor boot that reflected Columbia\u2019s rugged, innovative spirit was critical. Peter was our first and only call. He and Gert shared an obsession with problem-solving through design, making him a natural partner to help launch this new chapter. Today, we honor Peter\u2019s immeasurable legacy and celebrate Columbia\u2019s own history in performance footwear alongside Peter\u2019s sons, Hagen and Devin, who were instrumental in bringing this new project to life.\u201d<\/p>\n Peter Moore, best known for designing the original Air Jordan shoe and logos during his time as Creative Director at Nike, later became Global Creative Director at adidas. A legendary designer and prolific multi-disciplinary artist, Moore\u2019s work spanned product design, identity systems, and activism through his art. His creative influence and consulting shaped countless campaigns and logos, including the development of the original Bugaboot, a product he remained deeply involved with leading up to its launch.<\/p>\n \u201cThis project means a lot to our family. My dad poured his heart into everything he worked on, and the Bugaboot was no exception,\u201d said Hagen Moore, son of Peter Moore and Co-Founder of Boom Pow Bang Creative Agency<\/strong><\/em>. \u201cTo see Columbia bring it back with so much care and respect for our father\u2019s original design while pushing it forward with today\u2019s tech is something we know he would\u2019ve been incredibly proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n In 1993, Columbia was already known for groundbreaking outerwear like the classic Bugaboo 3-in-1jacket, named after the famed Bugaboo Mountain Range in B.C. Canada. The Bugaboot was engineered as a natural extension of the jacket, pairing the durability of a duck boot with the comfort and performance of an athletic shoe. This 2025 edition honors that hybrid spirit while incorporating Columbia\u2019s modern engineering innovations such as Omni-Grip traction and Techlite lightweight cushioning.<\/p>\n Only 1,993 pairs will be released globally and each is individually numbered to provide people with a one-of-one product. The shoes will retail for $250 USD in whole sizes only and come in custom packaging featuring matching box, a keychain, and unique tissue paper.<\/p>\n
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