If you'll be logging lots of miles with a week's worth of gear, the robust Oboz is a godsend. Read More...

"Bomber, yes. But Oboz's waterproof Sawtooth Mid feels remarkably sprightly on the trail." Read More...

Some light hikers feel comfy at first only to prove mushy after several weeks of testing. All the more reason to appreciate the upfront honesty of Oboz's superstiff Contour... Read More...

This two year-old Montana company turned in a precedent-setting boot that beats business-as-usual by 75 to 85 percent. How? With recycled, ultrasuede microfiber uppers that have 35 times less impact than leather; recycled... Read More...

The aggressive lugs and pronounced heel cut on this nubuck leather hiker held fast whether we were climbing rocky, scree-choked gullies or descending mud-slicked trails. After tackling Mexico's... Read More...

Inside, a stretch-mesh bootie molds to your foot; outside, a stable "cage" keeps your foot in place. These comfy shoes also offer top traction and stability on dry, wet, or rocky trails. Read More...

These shoes stick to everything but ice. The outside construction, a blend of saffron-colored leather and high-tech molded rubber, is a fierce and sturdy tool for attacking trails, while the inside cradled my feet like swaddling clothes on a newborn. Read More...

Despite weighing in at almost 13 ounces, the Burn's low profile midsole allows for a good trail feel and doesn't feel heavy. Its knobby, sticky-rubber outsole earned top points for gripping well on rocks, roots and mud, and the mesh upper breathed well, Read More...

Our testers in the Rockies are stingy with compliments about low-cuts because most shoes in this category don't have the muscle for rough, steep terrain. So we took note when several testers raved about this shoe's "real midsole." One said, "The around-town look is deceiving-- this shoe is totally at home on crappy trails." How's that? For starters, the Teton has more Read More...

For a debut shoe from a brand-new company, the Ignition gets enthusiastic Rookie of the Year props. It handled technical, rocky trails with aplomb, but unlike many other burly mountain-running shoes, it also felt remarkably lig Read More...

New to the market, Oboz, has hit the trails with a running start. Our testers were duly impressed with the newcomer's ability to do so well out of the gate, especially due to two features that are unusual for a start-up to get right with their entree. Read More...

You may not have heard of Oboz, an upstart company based in Bozeman, Montana that's committed to making great all-around technical footwear. After learning Oboz was being run by a lot of old friends from other companies in the footwear sector of the outdoor industry, I expected a lot out of the Bridgers-and suffice it to say, I have not been disappointed. Read More...

Last year, a few footwear-industry veterans teamed up to create a new company called Oboz. Their debut trail runner is the Ignition, which features a bootie construction that can be tight to pull on, but once on your foot, fits like a glove. Read More...