Let’s talk hiking boots. Why is it so important to wear a good pair of hiking boots? It’s simple. Hiking boots are guaranteed to offer the maximum amount of support and protection possible to your feet and ankles.
When I first started hiking, I was that person who hiked in Nike running shoes. Then a hike on Mt. Spokane went terribly wrong and hiked for 14 hours with a total of 47 miles.
Within a week I was already researching many different brands of hiking boots and narrowed down my list. I then took my list to REI and tried on every boot on that list. The salesman was very knowledgeable, asking questions and recommending a few different boots for very specific features. He also made sure I walked a circle around the entire upper level of store which helped me narrow my list down even more. I kept going back to the Oboz Sawtooth II Mid Dry Hiking Boots.
They are made with waterproof nubuck leather as well as breathable moisture-wicking nylon mesh liner. These boots do a great job of keeping moisture out unlike other shoes and boots I’ve worn that have not. I have been able to submerge them in creeks to rinse off mud and other muck, and my feet have stayed completely dry. I also wear them while snowshoeing without gaiters or other protection, and still my feet stay dry.
The boots are made with carbon rubber as well as a 3D molded heel counter to increase comfort. With previously undergoing ankle surgery, these boots provide great support and move with my foot but do not allow my foot or ankle to roll unnaturally. I particularly like the lacing system on these boots because I can tighten each section according to my needs.
I took my chances and immediately took them out for a 7-mile hike (I know, I know…) and they did not require any breaking in. They were extremely comfortable from the very first step and I did not end the hike with blisters or soreness.
Fun face #1: the Sawtooth mountain range near Sun Valley, ID is molded into the bottom of the outsole.
Fun fact #2: A tree is planted for every pair of Oboz sold. Over 3.5 million trees have been planted
The retail price of this pair of boots is $155.00 and worth every penny. It comes in two color variations; Brindel/Tradewinds Blue and Pewter/Violet.
I highly recommend this pair of boots!
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