Are Oboz worth it?

Overall, Oboz is a good brand for hikers and backpackers who value comfort, support, and durability over weight savings. Their best hiking shoes and hiking boots are sturdy enough for serious hikes and comfortable enough to wear all day.

Should you size up with with an Oboz?

People that say they always have to ‘size up’ are usually addressing the arch length discrepancy without realizing that’s what they are doing. It’s perfectly ok to have a thumb’s width between the end of your longest toe and the wall of the toe box. There should be no contact whatsoever in the front end of the shoe.

Do Oboz run big or small?

As for sizing– It’s just a bit on the small side. I’d say if you’re in between sizes and are planning to wear hiking socks, you might want to go up a 1/2 size. 27 found this review helpful. Oh I cannot say how much I love these fresh out of the box red OBoz hiking boots.

What country is Oboz from?

Oboz footwear is currently sold in more than 1,500 stores around the world. The shoes are made in two factories in Vietnam and distributed from a warehouse in California, leaving the Bozeman office to handle everything from sales and marketing to customer service.

What does Oboz stand for?

Outside + Bozeman = Oboz Right outside our front door, the mountains just outside Bozeman beckon us. It’s this 18-million-acre laboratory where we test our designs and inspire ideas, and where we just soak it all in. It even inspired the name “Oboz”.

How long do Oboz insoles last?

6 – 9 weeks
They only last 6 – 9 weeks if you use them daily/all day/on your feet, but when you spend $200+ on boots, this makes them last forever and actually made them feel better than new.

Do OBOZ boots run narrow?

Some Oboz shoes do run narrower than others, but we do not offer narrow width footwear. We always recommend visiting your local Oboz retailer to ensure the best fit.

Why are Oboz out of stock everywhere?

Because of these closures, and now the cautious approach as more employees return to the factories, we will see product inventory delays well into spring and summer 2022. Which, you guessed it, will result in limited Oboz inventory everywhere. Most affected this season are Oboz insulated styles.

Why are there no Oboz shoes available?

Because of the impact COVID-19 has had on the global community and supply chain, we continue to experience inventory shortages across the entire Oboz line. We wish we could provide you with an immediate replacement for your shoes, however, we will continue to run short of inventory for the next few weeks.

Is Oboz still in business?

Oboz eventually moved forward with new product development. The retail channel rebounded. Most importantly, demand for outdoor footwear spiked and sales improved. In the first half of fiscal 2021, Oboz sales grew 3.8 percent to $22.1 million.

Are Oboz Made in USA?

Outside + Bozeman = Oboz Right outside our front door, the mountains just outside Bozeman beckon us. It’s this 18-million-acre laboratory where we test our designs and inspire ideas, and where we just soak it all in.

Are OBOZ good for high arches?

If they are well made, like from Oboz footwear, they offer you great supportive features to help with foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis: They give you arch support and cushioning. They offer heel cupping for stability.

Can you resole Oboz?

Does Oboz do any shoe repairs? Oboz does not have the ability to perform any shoe repair at this time. Depending on the issue we recommend taking a look at our warranty policy to see if your shoes qualify. Otherwise, we recommend checking with a local cobbler to see if they may be able to help.

Should you buy a size bigger in hiking shoes?

Many hikers suggest that a pair of right hiking boots should be a half or full size larger than their normal shoe size or even the hiking boots that fit you perfectly.

Why are Oboz hard to get?

What you’re seeing–or, what you’re NOT seeing–is a result of a few things: a strong demand for outdoor gear like footwear, transportation delays, and Covid-19 resurgences across the globe. These “situations” have all directly impacted our factories.

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