How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes

Feel even better on the trails with the men's Oboz Cottonwood Mid waterproof hiking boots. Durable uppers offer waterproof protection to keep you going when the conditions get rough.
Imported.
View the Oboz Cottonwood Product LineView all Oboz Men's Day Hiking Boots| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-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 durable water repellent (DWR) finish/no-sew overlay/molded rubber toe cap |
| Lining | Recycled polyester |
| Midsole | EVA |
| Support | TPU shank |
| Outsole | Trail Tread ECO rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 15.2 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains leather from a tannery rated by the Leather Working Group (LWG) |
| 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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These are fine for general wear out and about or in bad weather. For hiking, however, I found them to be marginal for rocky trails because the sole is thin and I felt every rock I stepped on pushing up into the bottom of my foot. After a few hours of a rocky trail in the Olympics I found my feet were tired from the rocks and roots pushing into them and the flexing of the boot sole over the terrain. If you are a serious hiker, I would recommend something with a more sturdy sole.
Fit and comfort right away. Forgot I had them on. Lightweight and keeps the rain out
I purchased the Cottonwood Mid hiking boot a few weeks before a two week trip to Guatemala. I used them on a few hikes before leaving and all was well. I have now returned from my trip and these boots were perfect. We hiked everyday, all of the hikes included steep inclines and decents. My feet never hurt and I was able to maintain traction on all surfaces. I definitely made the correct purchase with these boots!
I was looking for a “comfort-first” light hiking boot. While I found these to be true to size, they are a bit snug in the toe box. Also the heel area feels rather hard and stiff. They also seem to have a pronounced arch support, which may suit those with higher arches. I own a pair of Oboz Bridger insulated boots. Those are much more comfortable and have a better fit.
REI crushed it on this one. I'm leaving for Europe in 3 days. I was late on ordering these but lucky for me REI got them to me TODAY! They are great looking, light, comfy and waterproof...Serious bargain!
Great experience online, cannot wait to use them on various hiking adventures