ObozMen'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 have two pairs that I alternate between for work everyday. They are very comfortable with a wide toe box. Excellent for hiking. The treads are well designed and provide excellent traction. They have good ankle support as well.

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.

These are first impressions. I have taken an eight mile, a six miler and two four-mile walks since I got the boots this past weekend. I’m an old guy with problematic feet and I walk at least four miles daily, sometimes six miles, and sometimes eight miles each day. The walk is mostly flat, on the dirt and gravel remnants of an old Vermont rail road bed, with two miles of my walk on concrete and asphalt. I’ve got bunions, one worse than the other, on what were D width feet until my late forties. Also, my left foot is prone to plantar fasciitis, because of my very flat feet. Now top that off with the fact that I broke my left ankle six months ago – and one can see why my hunt for boots seems constant and can be fraught with error, especially since I buy a new pair every 4-6 months. What attracted me to these boots were people’s comments that the toe box was wide enough in the 2EE size, but the heel and ankle were narrower than one would expect from a true 2EE. Exactly what I am looking for; and I can confirm that is my experience with the fit of these Bridger boots. Depending on the manufacturer, I wear either an 11.5 2ee or a 12 2EE. Based on the reviews I read here, I got the 12 2EE. So, I am happy with the fit. I also want a boot that has a fairly firm and absorbing mid sole. I’d like to buy PU mid soles but most boots in the below $200 range have EVA mid soles which compress way too quickly for my taste. I’m a big guy and I crush the mid soles flat as a pancake. The Oboz Bridger midsole seems to be firm EVA and the description mentions a shot of PU and it also says it’s got PVU, too. I cannot really figure what goes where, but they are firm and I have not felt the rocks poking my feet like I did in my last pair of boots. The uppers are already softening up - and so far – I like the boot. Now – let’s see if I can 4-6 months out of them.

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.

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.

Great fit and very comfortable

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.