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Oboz Sawtooth X Low Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Men's
$165.00
Even more capable than the original, the men's Oboz Sawtooth X Low Waterproof hiking shoes retain the same great fit and let you take on wet trails with improved comfort, traction and durability.
Key Details
Waterproof
Yes
Upper
Oiled nubuck leather/CORDURA fabric mesh
Weight (Pair)
2 lbs. 1.8 oz.
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- The Sawtooth X series is named for the 10th anniversary of the original Sawtooth hiking footwear
- Oiled nubuck leather and CORDURA® fabric mesh uppers combine protection and breathability to keep your feet dry and comfortable
- B-DRY waterproof/breathable membranes let sweat escape while keeping moisture out
- REPREVE® laces and webbing are made of recycled PET polyester
- Micro-injected polyurethane window underlay
- O FIT Insoles™ offer exceptional fit, feel and performance
- Adaptive Cushioning Technology midsoles with TPU heel counters increase comfort
- Nylon shanks offer protection underfoot, increasing sure-footedness on varied terrain
- 8 mm heel-to-toe drop
- True Tread rubber outsoles offer improved traction
Imported.
View the Oboz Sawtooth Product LineView all Oboz Men's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | B-DRY single-layer membrane |
| Upper | Oiled nubuck leather/CORDURA fabric mesh |
| Midsole | Heel puck/rubber-blended adaptive foam |
| Support | Nylon shank |
| Outsole | True Tread rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 1.8 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
Oboz Footwear - Men's
| 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| U.S. Women's | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | ||||||
| UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| EU | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lower Quality Than Previous Sawtooth's
Consumer2 years ago
I purchased these to replace my Sawtooth II's (no longer made). These will be my 3rd pair. They are just as comfortable, but the laces are cheap, flat nylon, not as easy to hold onto when tying. The eyelets for the laces are holes punched through the material instead of individual nylon loops, I'm sure it's cheaper to produce, but it's much harder to lace up, and when adjusting the laces they don't move as easily through the material. After doing some homework I found the Oboz Men's Bridger, they appear to be made like the previous generation of Sawtooth's. Traded these in for the Bridger, unfortunately had to buy the Bridger somewhere else as REI does not stock them.
Consumer
Bosie, ID
23 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Lower Quality Than Previous Sawtooth's
Consumer2 years ago
I purchased these to replace my Sawtooth II's (no longer made). These will be my 3rd pair. They are just as comfortable, but the laces are cheap, flat nylon, not as easy to hold onto when tying. The eyelets for the laces are holes punched through the material instead of individual nylon loops, I'm sure it's cheaper to produce, but it's much harder to lace up, and when adjusting the laces they don't move as easily through the material. After doing some homework I found the Oboz Men's Bridger, they appear to be made like the previous generation of Sawtooth's. Traded these in for the Bridger, unfortunately had to buy the Bridger somewhere else as REI does not stock them.
Consumer
Bosie, ID
23 people found this review helpful
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Dok818975
Durango, Colorado
Love gone wrong
11 months ago
My 7 year love affair with Oboz ended in the spring of ’24 on the Camino Frances. Less than two weeks on the Camino, the toe stitching on the right shoe began to give way. After a rainy ten miles into Campanareya, I was forced to find a ferretería where I purchased an adhesive to hopefully get me through the rest of the journey. Speaking of rain, these shoes are rated as waterproof. As the late comic John Pinette would say, “Nay, nay”. On the cold, windswept and rainy first day, despite wearing my OR gaiters, my feet got soaked. This happened repeatedly during the 800 Kms of the Camino. A word about Oboz’s decison to go with proprietary soles instead of continuing with Vibram. IMHO, a disaster! It made the descents to Zubiri, Molinaseca and Triacastela far more dangerous albeit exciting than necessary or desired. I have since replaced these with another brand with Vibram’s latest sole. What a difference! The interior lining of both shoes also began breaking down far too soon. This love affair lasted for some time, but still ended too soon. Not to give up on a garment, I have repurposed the shoes for working around the homestead.
Age:65–74
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 13
No, I do not recommend this product
Consumer
Bosie, ID
Lower Quality Than Previous Sawtooth's
2 years ago
I purchased these to replace my Sawtooth II's (no longer made). These will be my 3rd pair. They are just as comfortable, but the laces are cheap, flat nylon, not as easy to hold onto when tying. The eyelets for the laces are holes punched through the material instead of individual nylon loops, I'm sure it's cheaper to produce, but it's much harder to lace up, and when adjusting the laces they don't move as easily through the material. After doing some homework I found the Oboz Men's Bridger, they appear to be made like the previous generation of Sawtooth's. Traded these in for the Bridger, unfortunately had to buy the Bridger somewhere else as REI does not stock them.
Age:45–54
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
No, I do not recommend this product
Jaimie
San Diego , Ca
Seam failure
6 months ago
Love the hiking shoes, but the front seam is coming apart. Bought in Nov 2023, moderate use. Bottom tread is still barely worn. Bummed !! Love the shoes, but don't want to spend $130 for a little over one year of use.
Age:65–74
Height:5'8"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
No, I do not recommend this product
JayG
Glen Mills, PA
Shoes did not last to expectations
6 days ago
I really wanted to like these hiking shoes as they were recommended by the REI sales associate, but unfortunately they didn’t hold up. After moderate hikes, the stitching started coming apart where the rubber meets the fabric on the side near the front of the shoe. This is a pretty critical area for durability, and I expected better quality—especially for shoes marketed as trail-ready. I wasn’t even putting them through anything extreme—mostly forest trails and a bit of rocky terrain—but now I have a split seam and a shoe that lets in water and dirt. For the price, this is unacceptable. Comfort was decent while they lasted, but what good is comfort if the shoe falls apart after minimal use? Definitely wouldn’t recommend unless they improve their build quality.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
No, I do not recommend this product
Adam F
Shoes fell apart, no returns
1 year ago
This shoe fell apart within 5 months of purchasing. It did not make it to a great many long distance hikes before the seams at the toe fell apart. I was told by personnel at an REI store that since I wore it every day and I wore the shoes on concrete I would not be able to return them for a refund. They actually suggested I buy two pairs and swap them out. Could make sense, but then why would I want two pairs of the same poorly constructed and weak shoes that would fall apart in 10 months. Used to be able to buy shoes from REI and have them hold up a year, used everyday, all conditions. I do not recommend these shoes.
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
No, I do not recommend this product
Anonymous
Jacksonville, FL
Outdoorsman Shoes!
1 year ago
At first I was a little bit worried that they are stiff and hard. But after a few days of break-n and walking and trekking they became comfortable and agile. A must for trekkers and everyday use! And BTW the shoes goes well for my Duer pants!
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10
Yes , I recommend this product
Dave
Anchorage Alaska
Soft soles have good traction but wear out quick.
1 month ago
Sole is very soft and wears quickly. I’ve got less than 200 miles and have almost worn through the sole. Seems to be a common issue with Oboz. Love the fit and quality of the upper but hate having to replace every 3-4 months
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10
Yes , I recommend this product
Allen
Disappointed with the fit
1 year ago
I was very disappointed with the fit of this shoe. Way too tight (even with laces loose) at top front of foot -i.e. above the ball of foot. But too loose in heel (heel comes up when walking). I have been wearing an older version of the Oboz Sawtooth shoe I bought in 2019. That 2019 version has been one of the best of such type of shoe that I've had - great fit, comfort, performance. But that 2019 version is now, as expected, wearing out and needs to be replaced. Unfortunately I have to search for something other than the current model of the Oboz Sawtooth X. I wonder if other people had had similar experience with the fit of the new Oboz Sawtooth X.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
TodPDX
Portland, OR
Slippery when wet
2 years ago
I've worn these for 75+ miles. They are some of the more comfortable hiking shoes I've had, and work well except in the wet. I will quote my 2014 review for Oboz Yellowstones: "The real problems for me is that, although the uppers are waterproof, these boots should not be worn anywhere near a moist surface. I recently fell on my posterior twice on a hike that involved wet rocks and wet logs. I am very experienced, and these have the worst wet surface grip of any boots I have owned. I have enough miles on the boots that their slipperiness can't be blamed on their newness." Oboz has sucked me in again with comfort, but creek crossings in them are still actually dangerous.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9.5
No, I do not recommend this product
Disappointed Dad
Washington DC
Literal Trash.
1 year ago
The rubber of the outsole/lugs are made of recycled material that fell apart within a month. I gave them a shot because they look good and are moderately priced, but they're the only pair I've ever regret buying. I recommend spending a bit more for an equivalent set of Salomons or Merrells.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9
No, I do not recommend this product
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