They lasted a VERY VERY VERY LONG time!
I wanted to give these shoes a fair review now that I am about to throw them away and move on to a new pair of the same shoe.First off, I gave these shoes a 5 star, but they are NOT perfect shoes. But the pros seriously outweigh the cons. and the cons are an easy fix.The pictures are of the shoes after they are basically worn out. I can get a few more months out of them but the comfort is gone and they are falling apart.I wore these shoes 5 to 6 days a week 10 hours a day on a construction job site since the day I bought them. I have been wearing them for exactly 3 years!! I have always worn DC skate shoes or other work tennis shoes like Merrill and Chinook. I have never had a shoe last more than 1 year until I bought these Oboz.The Pros:* Lasted 3 years* Comfortable right out of the box* True to size* Super durable rubber sole* A nice looking, stylish, sleek shoeThe Cons:* The heels on the inside of the shoes started wearing out within 8 to 10 months. You can see how blown out they are in the picture. the composite heel cap started breaking down and chipping away after about 1 1/2 years. I wore them with blown out heels for the past 1 1/2 years with little issues.THE FIX: Self adhesive heel protectors will stop the wear on the heel fabric of the inside of theshoe, but does not sacrifice comfort.* Arch support was a little high.THE FIX: Replaced insoles with Timberland anti fatigue insoles.* The tongue falls to the outside of the shoe.THE FIX: A lot of shoes do this, I drill a small hole in the tongue and run a small zip tie thru thetongue and the lace hole to keep the tongue from slipping
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Annapolis man
October 06, 2025
A comfortable shoe for city walking
I have been limited to walking around my neighborhood for the last six months because of limitations on running after shoulder repair surgery. I was wearing various high quality running shoes for my walks but my legs didn't do well. So, there is a difference between walking and running. I wanted a comfortable "hiking" shoe that also didn't look like I just came off the trail. The Oboz shoe seemed to fit the bill. I have never worn any hiking shoe other than Merrell but my wife always raved about her Oboz so I thought I would try them. I have been delighted with the shoe so far and have been walking 3-5 miles per day for the last couple of months. The quality seems good and the shoes were comfortable from day one. The 11.5W (my regular size) fits perfectly. I don't know long term how they will fare with, but there is really nothing negative to say at this point. I find it interesting in the reviews that many noticed that the tongue slips to the outside of the foot, because I have been noticing the same. I am considering buying a second pair in a different color as a hedge against the company deciding to update the shoe, as companies seem to do on a regular basis, often not for the better. Anyway, I recommend this shoe, at least for walking around city streets and sidewalks.
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Like them lots.
Super comfortable, well built, look great.
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John F. Simas
November 19, 2025
Narrow toe box
Purchased this shoe because of the price and the way it looks. Also, Oboz is known for making quality products. First of all I purchased this shoe in wide width. Even with that said in my opinion this shoe is still narrow. It is very comfortable to wear but I wish manufacturers would make shoe widths standard. It's really a pain to not know how a shoe will fit because everyone is doing their own thing. Quality seems to be great and hopefully these will last for a few months. I do not wear them everyday as I need to take a break because of the width issue. I normally do not require a wide shoe but this toe box is narrow. I purchased these to wear thru the winter months while doing errands or taking the dog for a walk so not abusing them. I want to say I would purchase them again but because of sizing concerns I would have to pass. Don't get me wrong they are a great show, just not 100% for me. Hope this helps.
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Annie S.
December 02, 2025
Great fit!
Nice shoe with ergonomic support- good heavier shade like outer shoe
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Francesco Petrogalli
November 30, 2025
Best shoes ever
These are the most comfortable shoes I ever had. After my first pair, I order another two to make sure I can have them for a long time!
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Levi Norris
July 01, 2024
Won’t last
I do not recommend this shoe. I have been wearing similar type shoes my whole life from Keen to Merrell, and now to Oboz, and this is the worst shoe I have had. The heel wall structure on the inside, as many have noted here, falls apart within weeks. It’s a thick paper like substance and it begins to crumble with use within the first few weeks. It creates a lot of discomfort and you will forever find little pieces of it in your shoe every time you wear them until the heel structure just completely dissolves.The toe cap on this shoe will also begin to unglue and peel in a short amount of time.The tread wears quick and is a little thing from the start.The overall look of the shoe is very cool, but they need to make some big changes to this product. I would advise staying away from this product.
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