How to Choose Hiking Boots

Designed for long-haul days on the trail, the women's Oboz Cottonwood Low waterproof hiking shoes have waterproof protection and durable leather uppers to keep you going when the conditions get rough.
Imported.
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 durable water repellent (DWR) finish/no-sew overlay/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 leather from a tannery rated by the Leather Working Group (LWG) 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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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.