Oboz Men's Bridger Mid B-Dry Hiking Boot

This is my second pair of these boots and they are my favorite hiking boot. The leather and sole last a very long time, 2 years of average use including walking on pavement. Both mens and women’s run very narrow. I am a female with a wide foot, especially in the toe box area with a bunion on big toe and pinky side as well. I wear the men’s wide and they are the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever owned. Not only for the width, but for the support in the tread and footbed. I also have high arches and these are great support. When you tighten the area around the ankle they stay tight and add support and they are very warm. Some might find them a little too warm in summer.

I wore these on a long hike for the first time and they were super comfortable. No blisters, no need to break them in. Highly recommended.

I'm someone who has a hard time finding boots or shoes that fit me well. I have what could be classified as Flintstone feet. I normally wear 4E width shoes.I went to a local sporting goods store and tried on various brands and types and at the recommendation the Oboz Bridger. Unfortunately the only pair that they had in my size was the display pair and they wouldn't sell them, so I bought through Amazon.I got my boots and they were pretty stiff out of the box, I had initial regrets. But, I wore them for a week to start breaking them in. Each time they were more comfortable.I decided to be brave and went for a 2.5 mile hike in them. Normally (because of my wide feet) I get blisters on the outside of my big toe and my heel. I expected this, but I experienced no discomfort, no hot spots and no blisters!!! First time I can remember going for a hike of that distance with zero problems.Now that I've shared that experience I'll talk about the boot. The tread is aggressive and great for Colorado outdoors in the snow, ice and mud. They are advertised as waterproof and I stepped in several puddles while my feet stayed dry. The inserts are amazingly comfortable and provide great arch support. The stitcthing is quality and evenly spaced. If I had to pick one area of concern it would have to be the laces as they are not as thick or heavy duty as on other boots I have owned, but only time will tell in terms of their durability.Oboz has earned a new customer for life with this product.

Nice boot, but the EE is not wide. I can't imagine what the reg is.

Great fit and very comfortable

I've worn these boots for a bit now and they're excellent boots. Good fit, good look, and pretty good price too. I bought the size I wear in regular shoes and I will say they fit me fine. They were a bit snug when I first put them on but as I've worn them they've gotten a bit looser. These are for every day wear for me so I wear them with regular socks, not hiking socks. If I was going to regularly wear hiking socks with them, I think I'd want that half size larger to accommodate the bulk. It really comes down to a personal call I think. I will also say, even snug, they didn't require a break in period. I walked five miles the day after I bought them and they were fine.There are a few cons for me, but not enough to lose a star, that I'd like to share. One, they ended up being more tactical looking then I was expecting. I needed black shoes because I wear them into an office environment and I needed something to blend into the business casual look. They fit the bill for that but they look a bit like a military/police boot to me then I was expecting. Two, I'm not overly fond of the laces. They've got a bit of stretch to them. I think it'd be great if you laced your boots extra tight and needed some give but I always re-lace mine in a certain pattern that allows some give so the extra give from the stretchy laces isn't needed. Again, not a big gripe, I'll just get another pair of laces if it becomes annoying but it was a down side.Overall I'm very happy with these boots and I'd buy another pair from Oboz without hesitation.

I order the boot at the last minute, as I was going to the Delaware Bayshore to participate in a resue effort for horseshoe crabs and didn't have anything appropriate. They came in two days, tried them on and wore them the rest of the day. There was virtually no need for break-in as they were comfortable right away. Wore them for the event. They were fine for driving, and I was able to walk over rocks, through sea grasses, over sand and through slippery mud with no problem. Waded into the water and my feet remained dry. I tend to be a bit clumsy, but at no point over all the uneven terrain did I even feel the slightest unbalanced. On the basis of this trial run, I would heartily recommend these shoes.

Very good hiking shoes. Lightweight but durable. Forget I have the on sometimes just that comfortable. Holds their own on hiking trails wet or dry.

Very comfortable, lightweight, locks the heel in place, easy to tie up, extreme grip on rough terrain, and took no time at all to break in.

These are excellent boots, at a great price. Worth all the money. My husbands second pair.

Fit was much more narrow than expected based on other reviews and the manufacturer's own information. They do appear to be a well built product however.Returned solely because of the way they (didn't) fit.

Awesome quality. Great support. Best hiking shoe I have ever had.

These boots are excellent. I hike just about every day around the Algonquin park area, these boots perform and hold up excellent for the rough terrain. I have had more expensive boots that weren't near as comfortable. All in all a great boot.