The footwear brand owned by Columbia Sportswear is Sorel.
Sorel began in 1962 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and became known for combining waterproof construction with warm, durable boots. Columbia Sportswear acquired the Sorel trademarks and related intellectual property in 2000, adding the brand to its outdoor footwear portfolio.
Sorel is often associated mainly with winter boots, but its range has expanded to include women’s, men’s, and youth footwear for cold-weather and everyday wear. Columbia’s other major brands include Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna.
Timberland, Keen, and Merrell are separate footwear brands and are not Columbia Sportswear-owned brands. Timberland is part of VF Corporation, while Merrell is associated with Wolverine World Wide.