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

I've always been tough on shoes, and have purchased other premium brands in the past. After three or four months they usually start to split at the seams on the sides. Even expensive shoes. I've spent $140, $160, and $200 on shoes before and they still wouldn't last all that long. Also I needed waterproof shoes since I walk my dog 800 miles a year in a rainy climate where it rains all the time. Even the most expensive shoes I've purchased previously would start losing their waterproofing abilities before six months. My current pair of Oboz shoes are going on over a year and a half now, with no side seam splitting and they still keep my feet dry. But nothing lasts forever, they are looking pretty tattered and dirty and they stay wet on the outside, but not on the inside, if that makes sense. I'll clean them and spray them again and keep wearing wearing them every day like I have been at my construction job. But I just now ordered a brand new pair! They'll be my going out on the town shoes. Yes, I should mention that these look great as well. So for durability, waterproofing, comfort and reasonable break it time (the soles will feel a little hard at first and need to break in) I highly recommend these Oboz shoes. I think these will by my fourth pair, so I finally think that I owe them a good review.

I bought a pair of these for an Iceland trip. I needed rugged, waterproof and something I didn’t need to spend much time to break in because I didn’t have much time. I ordered a standard width and although I liked the shoe it felt tight in the front foot area. I returned them and got the Wide width and they are perfect. They are still pretty new but I have used them every day for 17 days and they are impressive.

I bought these to replace a pair of Oboz that I wore out and I like these even better. I got the wide version because I have a really high arch and the wides give me more room and the top of my feet don’t go numb. Very comfortable, light break in period (at least for me), and the waterproofing has been solid so far. Would buy these again.

This is my third pair of these shoes. I wear them everywhere.

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.

Awesome product Awesome company thanks

OBOZ are my favorite shoes- I switched from Merrill years ago. I have very narrow feet and they usually fit well. I love the style and they are very comfortable. I was excited to get the new Bridgers, but when I got them I was disappointed with the fit. The toe box was perfect, but it was too tight around the ball of my foot and too loose in the heel. With every step, the heel would slip at least a half-inch. I swapped them out for the Firebrand low- MUCH better. No slippage at all in the heel and nice fit in the whole foot.

These hikers are supportive and fit well. You don’t have to worry about breaking them in. They are comfortable straight out of the box. This is his second pair. They are built to last

Very durable and fits to size

These are tough well made, wide-fit shoes, with a great hard-wearing sole. I use them for day-to-day dog walking. They're very stiff but with thick socks, I find them comfortable. Great price for a quality hard-wearing shoe. I bought them to replace my Mendl shoes which fell apart after a few months of use.

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’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.

A very nice shoe they fit me perfectly and also comfortable, more so than my Merrell shoes which I usually buy, so yes I am very pleased with my purchase.