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Designed for long-haul days on the trail, the women's Oboz Cottonwood Low B-DRY hiking shoes have durable leather uppers and waterproof protection to keep you going when the conditions get rough.
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View the Oboz Cottonwood Product LineView all Oboz Women's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | B-DRY waterproof/breathable membrane |
Upper | LWG Gold ISA LITE nubuck leather/abrasion-resistant mesh/PFC-free DWR finish/no-sew overlays/molded rubber toe cap |
Lining | Recycled polyester |
Midsole | ACT Eco single-density compression EVA/molded rubber heel clip |
Support | TPU shank |
Outsole | Trail Tread ECO rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8.6 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains leather from a tannery rated by the Leather Working Group (LWG) |
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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The upper part of the right shoe pressed painfully into my right ankle. At first I thought the issue would resolve itself as I broke the shoes in. Unfortunately, the material didn't loosen and it got to the point where I could not wear the shoes anymore because it was so painful. I liked everything else about them—the soles of my feet felt very stabilized, aesthetically I think they're nice. I'm not sure if my pair of shoes were defective and that's why the right shoe was so painful, but sharing as a heads up to others.
I’ve worn Oboz before and I really like them. These shoes are great. I’m “ breaking” them in for a 2nd pair of shoes to walk the Camino. Every pair of Oboz I’ve owned had no break in time. My feet run narrow and they can tend be a bit tight for some people - I would advise trying on a pair of men’s shoes for your size rather than order a wide. I found the men’s shoes run a bit wider than the women and I bought a pair of Oboz boots in men and they feel great - again no break in time. They wear well and and I love them. I got the light blue and it is amazing how easy they clean up.
Sturdy and so far so good on a few mild hiking trips.
From the first hike these shoes were comfortable. I have a bunion on my right foot and it's difficult getting comfortable, supportive shoes. These oboz hit all my criteria and required no breaking in. I am in my 60s, ordered 1/2 size up to 10 1/2. I would recommend to friends.