Oboz Yellowstone Womens Hiking Boot Review

August 5, 2010 in Apparel, Backpacking & Camping by Emily Stidman

I’m not an avid hiker, but love to get out whenever possible. My friend Carl gave me the opportunity to test out the Oboz Yellowstone womens hiking boots.

Right off I was impressed that these boots have such an excellent grip. A majority of the trails that I have been on include crossing paths with slippery rocks and passing through creeks, however the boots maintained a steady grip. The boots also did a great job of keeping most of the water out. They got a little bit wet, as to be expected when completely submerged underwater, but dried quickly.

Another aspect of this boot that I would like to compliment is the ankle support. Within an hour of hiking with my previous pair of boots, I could already begin to feel the strain on my ankles. With the Oboz Yellowstone, there was no point within my hikes that I ever felt discomfort in my ankles.

The boots have a stiff heel cup which initially had me worried about blisters, however I have not had a problem with this unlike previous boots I’ve owned.

They are comfortable and light on my feet. Whether I’m at work or hitting the trail, these shoes seem to be perfect for all day wear.

The design was attractive, and the soles rugid for rough terrain seem to work well. Deeper tread voids held mud which ended up getting everywhere later on, but that’s pretty much all boots so I can’t complain too much on that subject. The metal top lace holders were a nice touch as well and make for a much more durable boot. More than anything I was happy with the fact that no matter how much water, mud and dirt these shoes have encountered they always clean up well and continue to look brand new.

Overall I was very pleased with the Oboz boots and will continue to enjoy them on my hikes throughout north Georgia.