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Oboz Katabatic Low Hiking Shoes - Women's
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Designed for days when you want to move fast and light on the trails, the women's Oboz Katabatic Low hiking shoes offer a cushioned and responsive feel that won't weigh you down.
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Upper
Mesh/TPU overlays
Weight (Pair)
1 lb. 3.6 oz.
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- Abrasion-resistant, breathable mesh uppers have reinforced TPU overlays
- Uppers are welded and stitched to reduce weight and provide protection and durability
- O-Fit® insoles with OrthoLite® Eco™
- Lightweight, high-rebound single-density EVA midsoles provide a smooth ride and good transition
- Multidirectional lug patterns on the outsoles provide exceptional grip and improved acceleration and braking
Imported.
View all Oboz Women's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Mesh/TPU overlays |
| Midsole | High-rebound, single-density EVA |
| Support | ESS plate |
| Outsole | Trail Tread rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.6 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
Oboz Footwear - Women's
| 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Women's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| EU | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 44 |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Conquering muddy and slick conditions with Oboz!
ATCA1 year ago
Received free productIt’s been an incredibly rainy winter here in Northern California so on the first dry-ish weekend, I tried out these new Oboz. They’re very light in color so they did feel very bright as I picked my way through muddy trails, clambered over downed trees and crossed some streams. These shoes did fabulously!
The soles are thick and substantive - a bit heavier than trail runners but the overall shoe felt comparable to other hiking shoes. I felt sure footed and secure even on slippery rocks and mud (even when I was trying to keep them relatively clean). The shoes felt a bit stiff to start but I think they’ll break in fairly quickly and my feet felt fine at the end of the hike.
These are true to size. I have flat feet but these had decent arch support and my feet/toes didn’t feel squished. I’m looking forward to getting out there again in these shoes and I think they’ll be great in dry conditions as well! They’re well made - my last pair of Oboz lasted many miles and these seem to be on a similar trajectory. 4.5/5 stars
ATCAReceived free product
San Francisco CA
7 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ow my feet!
Queen Bombas1 year ago
Received free productI have heard great things about Oboz, I have friends that swear by them so I was very excited about these shoes.Unfortunately, they killed my feet. I took them out on a short hike after a rain and the traction was great. I even got a compliment from a fellow hiker about how cute they were! However almost immediately I couldnt feel my toes, and by the time I got home, the balls of my feet felt like someone was stabbing them with knives. All over they just felt relly narrow, and the insert was not adequate enough.
Queen BombasReceived free product
Vacaville, Ca
7 people found this review helpful
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Neets
Received free product
Columbia Gorge PNW
I love these!
1 year ago
Very sharp, clean appearance. The Snow Leopard color is gender-neutral. Feather light on my feet, which helped to decrease my foot/leg fatigue. Traction was good on rocks & snowy terrains I played on. The low profile kept rubbing just underneath my ankle bones (some chaffing). LENGTH is true-to-size compared to other boots I’ve purchased! Yay for that! My feet are more on the narrow side & these fit nicely. Other than the mild chaffing, quite comfortable. I do have faith that these Oboz will become more “ankle” friendly as I break them in. Taking with me on my Portugal hike in Spring!
Age:55–64
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Queen Bombas
Received free product
Vacaville, Ca
Ow my feet!
1 year ago
I have heard great things about Oboz, I have friends that swear by them so I was very excited about these shoes.Unfortunately, they killed my feet. I took them out on a short hike after a rain and the traction was great. I even got a compliment from a fellow hiker about how cute they were! However almost immediately I couldnt feel my toes, and by the time I got home, the balls of my feet felt like someone was stabbing them with knives. All over they just felt relly narrow, and the insert was not adequate enough.
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 10
ATCA
Received free product
San Francisco CA
Conquering muddy and slick conditions with Oboz!
1 year ago
It’s been an incredibly rainy winter here in Northern California so on the first dry-ish weekend, I tried out these new Oboz. They’re very light in color so they did feel very bright as I picked my way through muddy trails, clambered over downed trees and crossed some streams. These shoes did fabulously! The soles are thick and substantive - a bit heavier than trail runners but the overall shoe felt comparable to other hiking shoes. I felt sure footed and secure even on slippery rocks and mud (even when I was trying to keep them relatively clean). The shoes felt a bit stiff to start but I think they’ll break in fairly quickly and my feet felt fine at the end of the hike. These are true to size. I have flat feet but these had decent arch support and my feet/toes didn’t feel squished. I’m looking forward to getting out there again in these shoes and I think they’ll be great in dry conditions as well! They’re well made - my last pair of Oboz lasted many miles and these seem to be on a similar trajectory. 4.5/5 stars
Yes , I recommend this product
esyu
Received free product
Orem, Utah
Comfortable right out of the box
1 year ago
The most important thing for me is that they were comfortable right out of the box. I wore them around the house for 30 minutes one day to get a general feel for fit, then when I felt confident they were probably the right size, I took them on a 5-mile hike for their first outing. There was no break-in required on this very elevation-heavy, steep ascent and descent (even though I carried moleskin in my pocket just in case!) In addition, one of my friends that was there saw my new shoes and commented that Oboz were her favorite hiking shoes that she owns, so I was especially excited to test them on the trail after that. Fit-wise, I'm typically a size 5.5 in heels, a size 6 in walking/casual shoes and snow boots, and a size 6.5 in running shoes. I got these shoes in a 6.5 and they fit perfectly. I have low arches and feet that like to spread when I put weight on them, and normal (not narrow) heels. I usually lace shoes loosely the first time, then just slip my feet in and out of them after that, without re-doing the laces. I gave these shoes the same treatment, loosening the laces, tying them in that looser fit, then just slipping my feet in and out of the pre-tied laces for all future hikes and runs. They fit more snugly than my zero-gravity shoes but are very still very comfortable. One of the ways they fit more snugly is that I feel like I am getting hugged in all directions. This includes that I can feel the arch support. Fortunately, while I can feel it (more than my zero gravity shoes of course), it's not too aggressive to cause me problems. My feet ache in some arch support shoes so that tends to be the thing I'm the most cautious about. I hike and trail run in all four seasons here in Utah. So far, I've been able to test these shoes while hiking on rocky and wet trails, snow-covered trails, icy roads, and wet dirt trails. They have held up well in all conditions. Obviously, they aren't designed specifically for icy trails but some of my shoes are more prone to slipping on ice than others, and these are on the safer end. On my first hike in these shoes, I was with a group of friends and some of them were slipping on the ice while I was cautious, but stayed planted. Also, they are classic hiking shoes so for deep snow, I can feel snow at my ankles since snow can get onto the ankles, but they kept my actual feet warm and dry. I find that I keep reaching for these shoes when I'm heading onto a trail.
Age:45–54
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 6.5
Yes , I recommend this product
VDUB
Received free product
NY
Stylish, comfy shoes
1 year ago
I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review. These shoes are comfortable right out of the box! They’re a little stiff around the ankles but i can tell they’ll break in. They have really good traction, even on snow and ice which we have a lot of currently. Kept my feet decently warm enough for a brisk walk. Fit is perfect. And, lastly, they look nice too!
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
Yes , I recommend this product
PCBJ
Received free product
MA
Good narrow, low-volume trail shoes
1 year ago
I received these shoes for free from the REI Trailblazers program in exchange for my honest review. I don't expect these to be waterproof but they are breathable, traction is good, and they seem durable. They're light for hiking shoes but heavier than my other trail runners. The Snow Leopard color also looks decent enough to wear around town. The cushioning level is good--slightly softer than I'm used to but firm enough that my feet aren't trying to find grip in the shoes. They run short and narrow. I wear a size 6 for sandals, 6.5 for boots, and sized up to a 7 for these. They're comfortable for casual use but I wouldn't wear them for a long hike where I'd expect my feet to swell or if I wanted to wear thick socks. Get the wide size if you have mid-to-wide or medium-to-high volume feet. You can see how narrow the toebox is and where the seams buckle over the instep to accommodate my mid-volume foot.
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'1"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 6.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Joyce C
Received free product
Whittier, CA
Lighter Weight Trail Armor for Your Feet
1 year ago
If you want the physical protection of a boot with less weight, insulation, and no need for waterproofness, these are for you, IF you take the required care to pick out the correct sizing. Like many other hikers, I started off with full on high top ankle hiking boots. Sure, full boots were great against the uneven terrain of hiking trails and the occasional low water crossing, but at the tail end of a 15 mile hike, full hiking boots feel like wearing two anvils. So I went the way of trail runners, which gave me weight savings, but at the cost of protection against the trail itself. Which brings us to these babies: The Oboz Katabatic Low Hiking Shoes. Out of the box they look like a cross between a trail runner and a full on boot: Harder construction at the tip of the toes and around the sides and back of the shoe, but they used a tight webbed material at parts not likely to come in contact with the trail or debris to make the shoe lighter and more breathable. It's definitely an odd look at first, but makes a lot of sense when in use. You get boot-like protection where you need it most, and more breathability and less weight than a traditional boot. These would be a good choice for warmer weather hikes where the terrain is still rough enough where toe and sole protection are needed (more than what trail runners could provide), but waterproofness is not necessary. Fit wise, these felt too tight when I first tried them on. I'm usually a 7.5/8 in normal width, and got these in a 7.5. They were fine at the heel but fit more like tight boots at the front of the shoe. I had to swap to thinner compression socks to get the correct fit. Checking the sizing, they do come in "wide" and I could size up. If I wanted to wear them with my usual medium weight hiking socks, I would have either gotten the 7.5W or sized up to an 8. This is why trying them in-store would be helpful. Comfort-wise, I'd say they're perfect, if you get the correct fit. I got them in the mail so I didn't get the chance to try them on, so I had to wear them with thinner compression socks to fit. Once I got them on I still thought they might be an issue after walking for awhile. They still felt tighter than any of my usual footwear and the bottom felt too stiff. However, I was pleasantly surprised that I mostly "forgot" about them after I actually started my hike: I didn't feel any particular way about the fit, there were no hot spots, nothing hurt, and the insole felt more normal as I went along. This is exactly what I want in hiking shoes: Part of the gear, but not part of the experience. On traction: They perform well in dry and wet conditions. The harder sole does mean it could be slippery in certain surfaces if you are not careful and hit it at the wrong angle (like with any other hiking boots with stiff soles), so be careful on that. Overall I liked them. They're heavier than trail runners but I can already think of a couple of trails these would be good on to give my feet a little more protection. Some care is needed to find the right fit, but overall I liked them a lot!
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Coop
Received free product
Englewood, CO
Lightweight, comfortable, and true to size
1 year ago
These are my new favorite hiking shoes. They wore great straight out of the box, no break-in necessary. I haven’t worn them for serious mountain hikes yet, just some off-road dog walks through open space. They have nice traction, and are lightweight, breathable, and supportive. Fit is true to size: I have very average feet, and normally wear an 8 or an 8.5 in hiking shoes. The 8.5 is perfect with hiking socks.
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
Yes , I recommend this product
Sailor Kate
Received free product
Sag Harbor, NY
Great balance of support and lightweight comfort
1 year ago
Great balance of support and lightweight comfort. The grip of the treads feels stable, to support scrambling on rocks and steps on uneven surfaces. The fit is true to my size and provides sufficient room for bunions and keep them comfortable.
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
Yes , I recommend this product
trail jogger
Bozeman, MT
Great for the trails!
2 years ago
These shoes were really good for jogging on the trails. They are more lightweight and a more narrow two box than other hiking boots. They were grippy on steep downhills with minimal sliding inside the shoe and flexible enough for jogging on the rolling hill trails. I wish REI had more colors in stock.
Age:55–64
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7
Yes , I recommend this product
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