More steps. fewer footprints.

Rooted in sustainable design, the Cottonwood is Oboz’s most eco-friendly footwear to date. Validated through measurable impacts to human health and the environment, combined with an evolved design aesthetic, this collection maintains our current positioning in hike with a focus on the urban adventurer who seeks eco-friendly, on-trend, versatile footwear for their done-in-a-day adventures.

Cottonwood Mid & Low Waterproof

The Cottonwoods are some of our most responsibly sourced hiking shoes to date, earning it the Oboz Green Standard Product stamp. Each hiking shoe features numerous 100% recycled elements including the upper and lining, along with a bio-EVA midsole, and a PFAS-Free DWR finish. It’s about the journey and the Cottonwood is ready for the long haul

Two people hiking in Oboz Cottonwood low hiking boots on a trail with mountains in the background.
Two people hiking on a misty mountain trail in Hawaii.

All styles in the Cottonwood collection go above and beyond our new Oboz Preferred Materials goals.

Cottonwood styles feature a minimum of *34% environmentally preferred materials by weight.

*Cottonwood collection EPMs by style: Men’s Cottonwood Low 34.63% | Men’s Cottonwood Mid 35.37% | Women’s Cottonwood Low 36.12% | Women’s Cottonwood Mid 36.76% by weight. All measurements are based on sample size men’s 9 | women’s 7.

See how ISA LITE leather water and energy savings are calculated here.

Guide and resource for setting Prefered Material standards: FDRA's Footwear Environmentally Preferred Material Guide (www.shoesustainability.com)