Oboz Traverse Low hiking shoes review

Last Day To Win a Pair of Oboz Hiking Shoes

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On dayhikes in southern Utah, the Oboz Traverse Low hiking shoe won me over as one of the best new low-cut shoes of the year for its outstanding support and traction and light weight. Now I’m giving away a pair of the men’s Traverse Low or the equivalent women’s from Oboz, the Luna, at The Big Outside. And today is …

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Gear Review: Oboz Traverse Low Shoes

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Oboz Traverse Low
Oboz Traverse Low

Hiking Shoes
Oboz Traverse Low
$125, 2 lbs. (men’s 9)
Sizes: men’s 8-12, 13, 14
obozfootwear.com

Don’t be fooled by the fact that this shoe is as light and nimble as many low-cut hikers; the Traverse Low is like a Hummer that weighs no more than a Prius. Dayhiking in Utah’s Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks, I found them as supportive and tough as models several ounces heavier—a significant amount of weight in footwear—and a standout for traction.

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