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Whether you're tackling steep climbs or navigating rocky trails, the men's Oboz Katabatic LT Mid hiking boots deliver optimal support and protection to keep you moving confidently on rugged terrain.
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View all Oboz Men's Day Hiking BootsBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Recycled polyester |
Lining | Recycled polyester |
Midsole | EVA |
Support | Rock plate |
Outsole | Rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8.4 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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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 was looking for a highly breathable (not waterproof) mid for summer hiking and this fit the bill perfectly. The sizing is very close to perfect (a hair big for me) and the overall fit and trail feel is very good. I was worried about trail feel because a prior pair of Obez (not this model) had a very stiff and thick sole that all but eliminated every bump in the trail, which I didn't like. Being how meshy it is, the durability could be in question, but if I can get 1,000 miles of them, I'll be happy.