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Oboz Sawtooth Cross-Training Shoes - Men's
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Oboz Sawtooth Cross-Training Shoes - Men's

Item # 781640

$99.95

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Oboz Sawtooth cross-trainers are well-suited for trail running, fast packing and other adventures that demand dependable, lightweight footwear.

  • Nubuck leather uppers feature abrasion-resistant nylon mesh panels for just the right combination of protection and breathability
  • Nylon mesh linings wick moisture, dry quickly and further enhance breathability
  • Anatomic EVA footbeds and dual-density EVA midsoles provide cushioning over long trail runs or short sprints through fields
  • Nylon shanks offer torsional stability and protection underfoot, increasing surefootedness on varied terrain and reducing rock bruising
  • Aggressively lugged outsoles utilize a durable, sticky rubber for exceptional grip in all directions on both wet and dry surfaces

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9.

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Item 781640

Oboz Sawtooth Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleCross-training
CutLow
WaterproofNo
UpperNubuck leather/nylon mesh
LiningNylon mesh
MidsoleDual-density EVA
SupportNylon shank
OutsoleRubber
Average weight2 pounds
Average weight - metric0.91 kilogram
GenderMen's

Oboz Sawtooth Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Oboz Sawtooth Cross-Training Shoes - Men's
 
3.5

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Oct

5

2009

 
2.0

Abrasive and Stinky

By Midhenry

from Portland Oregon

About Me Gym Rat

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Good traction

Cons

  • Causes Blisters
  • Odiferous

Best Uses

  • Everyday wear
  • Social Isolation
  • Walking

Comments about Oboz Sawtooth Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

I used these boots while hiking the John Muir trail - 200+ miles, ~10 miles/day, 22 days, 35lb pack.

I bought these shoes because they were lightweight, appeared to have a very sturdy sole, and because the initial fit was excellent. I wore them constantly for about two weeks before hitting the trail.

However, after several days on the trail I developed blisters on both heels. The culprit was the seam between the ankle cuff and the heel cup. This seam occurs about 1/3 of the way down the heel cup. My heel bone actually abraded through the fabric at the seam. The fix involved Bandaid/Compeed blister patches on my heel (great product!) and field installing a moleskin heel cup liner liner.

In addition to the ill advised heel cup seam, these boots stank, literally. I've owned lots of boots and do most of my hiking in the Pacific NW where keeping the interior of your boots dry can be a challenge. I have never had a pair of boots that grew mold/fungus/boot_rot like these did. The odor was pretty bad. The culprit here is the ticking in the sole below the footbed. It picked up moisture and became streaked with black. Mind you, this in the Sierra Nevadas where everything dried in minutes.

Once I got the heel cups sorted out and accepted my social pariah status I found the boots performed well, providing very good traction and good protection from sharp rocks. But still, I'm betting there is a better lightweight hiker out there for me, and these are going in the trash cause I'm tired of raised eyebrows and and people moving away from me to escape the odor.

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  • No
  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width
  • Arch Type:
  • Low Arch

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Jul

8

2009

 
5.0

Instant Comfort

By Death Valley Drew

from Mojave Desert, California

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Absorbs Shock
  • Attractive Design
  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday wear

    Comments about Oboz Sawtooth Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

    From the minute I put these on, these were perfect. On trails they have brilliant traction and stability.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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