How to Choose Hiking Boots

Featuring the lightest, softest and most responsive midsole to date in an Oboz shoe, the men's Oboz Katabatic Low hiking shoes are built for moving fast on the trail.
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View all Oboz Men's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Abrasion-resistant breathable mesh/reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane overlays |
Lining | Recycled polyester |
Midsole | EVA |
Support | ESS plate |
Outsole | Trail Tread rubber compound |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 9.4 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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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I got these to replace my worn out Altras (Lone Peak 3.5 and Timp2). I wanted a light weight, mesh top low sneaker with a modest rock plate. I liked the Altra’s large toe box and how quickly they dried while hiking after crossing through streams, but they don’t have that rock plate. After a couple miles, I would feel every single rock - agh! These Obos have been comfortable so far. These didn’t dry out as quickly as I hoped on the first stream crossing but it was early spring and still pretty cold out. I was surprised no water came into the sneaker until it went over the laces. Even with the mesh, there is layer keeping the water out. Toe box is not a large as the Altras, but seem sufficient so far. Very grippy on steep rock climbs!
These hiking shoes are well made ... and Oboz shoes are excellent. Good tread design provides grip and prevents slipping. They are great walking in the neighborhood or on the trail.
Well made shoes with solid, comfortable, supportive soles that are not too narrow. Good for all day at work outside.
Good shoes, bad inserts. I used better inserts from obiz sawtooth. These shoes are good but you need tough feet in rocky areas