Oboz Men's Bridger Mid B-Dry Hiking Boot

I NEVER write reviews. But these boots are the best I've ever worn. I've been buying cheaper boots for years, trying to make something work for my issues on the cheap. I'm 71, and age, gravity, and wear and tear have left me with some super flat feet and severe over-pronation. As a result, I need to put a couple aftermarket inserts in there for stability and arch support, and to straighten out my ankles. Most boots buckle because the uppers aren't stout enough. These Oboz are super sturdy and give exceptional support. I just test drove em for a 2 mile hike up behind the house. I'm talking instant comfort and a real sense of security and stability. I'm normally a 12 so after reading reviews here, opted to go up to 13. I'm glad they didn't have 12 1/2 because I think they would've been too short. The 13's are perfect. When I first slipped them on, I was a little worried because they were rather snug and I wondered if I should've gone for the 13 wide. But after only a quarter mile or so, it all came together and they are a perfect fit. Any wider and I would've been swimming side to side in there. I did tons of research before making a choice. I read countless reviews and most of the other manufacturers have gone to ultra light boots, most of which received nominal scores for sturdiness. I also read several different "best of 2025" reviews. These Oboz were always touted for their sturdy build which I knew I needed to accommodate my aforementioned issues. On top of that, I am off trail a lot in horrible steep jagged terrain looking for agates in the New Mexican mountains. At the end of a rock hunt, I usually have 30-40 pounds of agates in my pack and trying to navigate my way down the mountain is often dicey with the flimsy, buckling, inferior boots I've been trying to make work. One review says the Oboz are heavy compared to "modern boots". I would much rather have a few ounces more per boot than some rubbery, unstable, weak side-walled, trendy, superlight boot. These are the ticket! And they are reported to last and last. You get what you pay for! If you enjoy superior support in a boot, for whatever reason, you cannot go wrong with these Oboz. They are comfortable, too, and feel broken in already after only a couple miles. No tender spots either on the outside, or inside of my beat-down, mangled old dogs. Incidentally, the grippy tread is outstanding. All the planets lined up with these babies! I just had to let the world know. Best ever by a million miles.

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These are first impressions. I have taken an eight mile, a six miler and two four-mile walks since I got the boots this past weekend. I’m an old guy with problematic feet and I walk at least four miles daily, sometimes six miles, and sometimes eight miles each day. The walk is mostly flat, on the dirt and gravel remnants of an old Vermont rail road bed, with two miles of my walk on concrete and asphalt. I’ve got bunions, one worse than the other, on what were D width feet until my late forties. Also, my left foot is prone to plantar fasciitis, because of my very flat feet. Now top that off with the fact that I broke my left ankle six months ago – and one can see why my hunt for boots seems constant and can be fraught with error, especially since I buy a new pair every 4-6 months. What attracted me to these boots were people’s comments that the toe box was wide enough in the 2EE size, but the heel and ankle were narrower than one would expect from a true 2EE. Exactly what I am looking for; and I can confirm that is my experience with the fit of these Bridger boots. Depending on the manufacturer, I wear either an 11.5 2ee or a 12 2EE. Based on the reviews I read here, I got the 12 2EE. So, I am happy with the fit. I also want a boot that has a fairly firm and absorbing mid sole. I’d like to buy PU mid soles but most boots in the below $200 range have EVA mid soles which compress way too quickly for my taste. I’m a big guy and I crush the mid soles flat as a pancake. The Oboz Bridger midsole seems to be firm EVA and the description mentions a shot of PU and it also says it’s got PVU, too. I cannot really figure what goes where, but they are firm and I have not felt the rocks poking my feet like I did in my last pair of boots. The uppers are already softening up - and so far – I like the boot. Now – let’s see if I can 4-6 months out of them.

These shoes feel like you've worn them for years from day one. I hiked the Appalachian trail wearing the shoes for the first time. The most durable comfortable hiking boot you'll ever own. Fully waterproof, nothing to even worry about. The Best boot for the Best price.

I am a civil engineer and land surveyor. My last pair lasted 8 years under heavy use in the field walking through heavy briars, underbrush, and mud in Northeast Mississippi. The boot store salesman in a town near the mountains in Colorado said that they were the best and most comfortable boots for hiking. I bought them and have been wearing them ever since. Great product! Time for a new pair!

This is my third pair of Oboz boots. They are very comfortable and durable. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a good hiking, scrambling boot.