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Built for winter days on the trails, the women's Oboz Ousel Mid Insulated Waterproof hiking boots will help keep your feet warm and give you plenty of traction to take on slippery snow and ice.
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Best Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | B-DRY waterproof/breathable membrane |
Comfort Range | -10 degrees (F) |
Upper | 1.4-1.6 mm nubuck leather |
Lining | 50% postconsumer recycled polyester/50% polyester |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation | 200 g Freeze Guard: postconsumer recycled polyester |
Midsole | Single-density EVA |
Support | ESS plate |
Outsole | Trail Tread Winter compound |
Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 3 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | |
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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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I recently ordered a pair of boots from REI for $200, expecting them to be brand new. Unfortunately, the experience has been quite disappointing. The delivery took longer than usual compared to other products I’ve ordered from REI. When the boots finally arrived today, they were not in a shoe box or any proper packaging. The boots looked clean, but the shape was warped on the inner side of both boots. This warping makes me believe they have been worn before, as it seems to reflect where the boots bend during walking. This also raises concerns about the ankle support these boots would provide, as the warping suggests they may no longer offer the best support. Additionally, there was an orange sticker on the tag that said “100% guarantee,” which further suggests to me that these might be returned items rather than brand new. Given the warped condition, the signs of prior use, and the lack of proper packaging, I will be returning these boots. It’s frustrating to receive an item advertised as new in this state. Very disappointed with this purchase.