Oboz Men's Bridger Low B-Dry Waterproof Hiking Shoe

I wear this shoe in the office, out on projects & to walk the dog. Very well-made with great support and love that it's waterproof..

Very stable solid base that supports the foot during technical mountain hikes. You can take the line you want on the trail without worrying about rocks and roots giving you sore feet. Be aware that these are serious hikers and may not be the best shoes for everyday use. ...although I wear mine around a lot because they are so comfortable.

I have always worn heavy hiking boots with steel shanks. They provided great support and protection for the hikes I used to do. However, I don't do those hikes anymore and needed something that was lighter but would still provide good support for my feet. I saw the description and reviews for these Oboz Bridger Low boots and took a chance. The first impression was that these things are stiff. I mean, really stiff. They felt more like road cycling shoes than hikers and I hoped they'd loosen up a little. After the first day the foot insole molded to my feet and they loosened up a little. After about 10 or 15 miles of use, they're still a little stiff but not so much that you can't use them as daily shoes. I've used them in the office and on dirt and road walks and they're working fine. The cleats/outsoles are pretty rugged and, in my opinion, relegate them more to trails and hikes versus daily wearing on concrete. If you're looking for something to wear around the office or wear on hard surfaces, there are probably better choices. With that said, I am using them daily. The toe box width is good and gives me lots of room to move. I can't attest to their waterproof ability. They're low hikers so regardless, if you're out on the trail, water will likely seep in from the ankles. That's not a knock on these Oboz but is just a reality to the type of boot it is. I wear an 11 and these fit fine but there's not a lot of extra room. I won't wear thick socks with these...they're summer hikers. Wearing mid-weight hiking socks was ok. Again, the 11s fit almost perfectly but don't leave a lot of extra room for thick socks. Regular crew socks just about fill these out without getting tight. The heels fit fine and don't slip. I have high arches and these feel fine. I have little foot fatigue when worn on long walks/hikes of 6 or 7 miles (so far) whereas other shoes will leave my feet tired. I got the Dark Shadow and my wife says they look good so they get style points. They're not cheap but, if they hold up, they are a really good option for the person looking for a stiff, light hiker.

Great style, good grip sole and great look feels good on my feetHowever it is a stiff sole shoeTry before you buy, I will buy another pair next month thanks

Compared to their Firebrand II, this one took far less time to break in. After 20-30 miles (2-3 days) they were feeling great. The soles grip well on wet surfaces. The toe box is a bit more roomy compared to the Firebrand, and that allows for heavier/warmer socks. I had to abandon the footbed and install Superfeet--regular fit perfectly without trimming--so much better with a little break-in. The laces stay set when tied and don't untie or shift around. No leaks so far when standing in a running stream. Well done, Oboz!

The Oboz Sypes Low Leather B-Dry Hiking Shoe has become my favorite daily wear shoe. I prefer hiking shoes over tennis shoes or any other shoe for my everyday wear. For the last several years Oboz have been my favorite brand. I have owned several different Oboz styles and liked all of them, but this particular pair is by far my favorite. I even bought a second pair for when my current pair wears out. If I'm actually doing some heavy duty hiking, I would probably go with a little more heavy duty pair, but these would definitely get the job done and would be perfect for light hiking. I just prefer a little more rugged tread for the real thing. If I had one complaint, it would be that the laces could be a bit more rugged, but they look good and work just fine. If this brand fits your foot, you have to give these a shot. They are the most comfortable pair of hiking shoes I've ever owned and are plenty rugged for my daily walks and work around the yard, while still looking great when I'm out and about.

I am 52 and have owned all brands of shoes. These are by far and away the most rugged, toughest shoes I have ever owned. Naturally, because they are so tough they are difficult to break in. If you are slight hearted keep shopping. If you need shoes that are combat ready.. Get a pair. In fact, get two pairs.

These shoes were very painful on my feet most of the pain was directed on my big toe on both knuckles on the big toe of each foot, I only walked about 1000 feet on a sidewalk, my feet started to hurt so bad that I had to walk back barefoot, it's really unfortunate because these shoes look very well made. I very much like the style and the fact that they were water proof, but they are so stiff and rigid they were virtually impossible for me to walk in and they did seem like they were made to break in enough to ever be comfortable enough . I've never had any problems with my feet wearing sturdy motorcycle boots or ski boots, I gave these boots a 3 star because because they definitely won't work for me , now that's not saying they won't work very well for someone else? But since they caused such severe pain on the knuckles joints of my big toes that I couldn't even walk a 1000 feet in them and also after I took the shoes off my foot hurt for a couple of hours, so there's no way I could ever wear them long enough to break them in since I couldn't even walk 10 minutes in them. Like I said these shoes are made very well, but my feet need a shoe that's way more flexible, if anyone knows who makes very well made hiking shoes that are more flexible and comfortable that's what I'm looking for, since I'll have to send these back.

I love Oboz. If you have wide feet, Oboz is the shoe for you ( Keen is good too). I do like the sole a bit better on the Oboz, and I do think they last a bit longer.

I wanted a walking shoe that was a bit more robust than the ones available on the high street. My usual source didn't have my size so I took to Amazon. They arrived as promised.I have never had a pair of shoes that were so instantly comfortable. They are are robust design and look to pretty much what I wanted.

I’ve been wearing Oboz boots for about 4 years now and find them perfect for my active urban lifestyle. I regularly walk more than 10000 steps daily in both commuting to work and urban hiking. These boots give great support and traction and are great winter boots. I get about 1 year per pair and these are living up to my expectations.

Good hiking shoes. Made well. Happy with purchase

Mein erstes Paar habe ich mir in Neuseeland gekauft. Ich war deutlich besser zufrieden als mit Produkten, die in Europa verkauft werden. Deshalb habe ich mir jetzt ein weiteres Paar bestellt. Das Verfahren war schnell und lief wie angekündigt ab. Die Ware ist einem einwandfreien Zustand.