Hiking Boots
Oboz Sawtooth X Low BDry
Best for: three-season day hiking with a wider or higher-volume foot
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Owner reviews of the Sawtooth X converge on two things: it fits a wider and higher-volume foot better than most of the low-profile hiking shoes it competes with, and the proprietary BDry waterproofing performs close to Gore-Tex at a lower price without the same brand-name premium. Where it loses ground in reviews is breathability — several owners report warmer feet on hot-weather hikes than the Salomon or Merrell in this roundup, which tracks with a shoe optimized for water resistance first.
Pros
- Wider, higher-volume fit accommodates feet that other boots in this roundup run narrow for
- BDry waterproofing rated close to Gore-Tex by owners at a noticeably lower price
- Sole insert made from recycled materials is a repeated positive mention among owners who care about that
Cons
- Runs warmer than the Gore-Tex options in this roundup on hot-weather hikes
- Lower ankle profile means less support than the Nucleo High II for loaded packs
- Break-in reported as longer than the Moab 3 despite the similar price tier
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