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A wise man once shouted, "What are thooooose?" while pointing at another man's shoes. That Vine went on to become one of the best memes of all time, to the extent that Shuri says the same to T'Challa in the 2018 Black Panther movie. My partner said more or less the same thing when she saw me wearing the Columbia Tellurix Titanium."What are those?" indeed, because one of my colleagues looked at the shoes around my feet and said plainly, "These really kill your vibe." The vibe in question being a black t-shirt and dark brown cargos — and to an extent, I agree. The shoes come in a few different colors, but I tested what I believe is the worst color of the bunch. But then again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and what's pretty to you might not necessarily be pretty to me.But performance-wise, the Tellurix Titanium is excellent. I've been wearing them for a week, and my first impressions are a mixed bag of the good and the bad. Naturally, my feelings might change the more I wear them before publishing my in-depth review. For now, here's what I think of the Tellurix Titanium after a week of wear.Comfort is king

(Image credit: Tom's Guide)I love going on walks and exploring the outdoors — it's something I crave and try to do as much as possible, given that I have a sedentary job. The Columbia Tellurix Titanium feels like the perfect shoes for every weather and condition, as has been proven to me in the short time I've been testing them. I've worn them to work and have never felt any discomfort, and walking on concrete paths around the city has never felt better.The Tellurix Titanium provides great traction in mud, too, thanks to the Vibram Megagrip outsole. The multi-directional lugs have helped me get a solid grip on muddy and concrete surfaces alike, and what's even better is that I haven't seen mud get stuck between them yet — it saves me from cleaning them before I enter my apartment.Given that I live in the U.K., where it rains a lot, I need a pair of shoes that can keep me steady even on the wettest ground — and the Tellurix Titanium do just that. While they aren't Gore-Tex waterproof, they utilize Columbia's OutDry technology, which feels extremely waterproof and breathable. I've stepped in deep puddles and walked through a stream so far, and my feet have remained bone-dry. Nothing worse than soggy socks, am I right?I like 'em chunky