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Woman tying her Katabatic Low Oboz hiking shoes before hiking on a trail.
Blog How-To
3 Qs to Ask Yourself About Shoe Fit

Discover the key to comfort and performance with Oboz Footwear's guide on shoe fit. Learn the three essential questions to ask yourself to ensure your footwear is the perfect fit for your outdoor activities. If your hiking boots or shoes are too small, you risk getting blisters. If they’re too big, you risk rolling your ankle. Stay safe on all your hikes by finding your true size.

Measuring water quality in a lake under smoke cover from the Dixie Fire in California.
Blog Trail Tales
How Wildfires Affect our Mountain Lakes

The end of summer has also brought unprecedented smoke from wildfires – in California, we’ve had air quality so poor cities cancel work and school. But you don’t have to live near wildfires to experience smoky air. Whether you live where wildfires are common or the wind brings you smoke from hundreds or thousands of miles away, we all can feel the negative effects of wildfires.

Mountains in the background on the Sespe River Trail.
Blog Trail Tales
The Sespe River Trail Through My Lens

What you're about to read is the account of my experience backpacking The Sespe River Trail, but through the lens of a biracial woman. I'm a millennial - born in the year 1986.Truly, a great year.

Bench view at the top of Drinking Horse trail.
Blog Trail Tales
Pushing Limits at Oboz Trail Experience Bozeman

Join Oboz Footwear for an unforgettable adventure with the Oboz Trail Experience in Bozeman. Discover how our community members are pushing their limits, exploring scenic trails, and connecting with nature. Re-discover favorite trails, learn about new or lesser-known trails, push your limits, and recreate locally with the Oboz Trail Experience. You can compete against local legends, your peers, or yourself if that’s more your style.

Tyler Lau, Oboz Ambassador, on a trip abroad.
Blog Trail Tales
A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step

They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. How many steps a day do you take walking to the kitchen? How many steps do you take walking to the store? How many steps do you take when you’re hiking your local trail?

Two people walk through a hiking trail in Hawaii in Oboz Cottonwood hiking shoes.
Blog Gear Reviews
Meet The Cottonwood Hiking Collection

The Cottonwood Collection is one of the most sustainable, versatile, and durable shoes that Oboz has launched to date. These shoes are built with environmentally preferred materials (EPM).

Person in puffer jacket, hiking pants, and Oboz hiking shoes sits on a rock in the wilderness.
Blog How-To
5 Tips for a Well Fit Hiking Shoe

Proper footwear is key to any successful adventure. Choosing the right hiking boot, running shoe, or everyday footwear may seem almost as challenging as the hike itself. Peter Carioscia has 20 years of experience in fitting shoes and he's here to take the stress out of your next footwear purchase.

Group of hikers cheering one another on along the trail with their trekking sticks.
Blog How-To
How to Celebrate on the Trail

Gear and food are important factors when planning a trip. For a celebration, consider a few of these extra gear items to spruce up the festivities. There are many minimalist and environmentally friendly items you can bring along to surprise the individual or group.   

Oboz Sawtooth X Mid height hiking boot next to backpacking backpack.
Blog Gear Reviews
Should I Hike in a Mid or a Low Height Shoe?

We sat down with Parker, an Oboz Training and Education Guru to breakdown the differences between a mid and low height hiking shoe. For any trekking adventure you'll need the perfect footwear to go along with you. We'll also break down the advantages of a waterproof hiking shoe.