Name: Sawtooth X Low
Brand: Oboz
SKU: 9608223
Price: 98.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (150 reviews)

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Customers find these shoes extremely comfortable, well-made, and appreciate their appearance. The arch support receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it provides outstanding support for both town and hiking activities. Customers disagree on the sizing and fit, with some finding them too narrow while others say they run small. The durability and traction receive mixed reviews - while some say they should last a long time, others report issues with uppers not breaking in, and while the tread is decent, one customer mentions heel slippage on aggressive terrain.

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81%True to size

88% Felt true to width

76% Moderate arch support

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Reviewed at L.L. Bean

I enjoyed my former pair of Oboz Sawtooth low hiking shoes for 4 years. I wear them often in many situations, including indoors, outdoors, and hiking. They are super shoes! Since they are wearing out from use I'm looking for a replacement. Unfortunately this new Sawtooth X is a totally different fit. The shoe is shorter height-wise than the previous model, meaning that if I tie this tight enough to keep my heel from slipping in the back, the shoe is way way to tight on the top of my foot next to my leg. They accomplished this fit by removing about 1 inch of leather on each side right down the middle of the shoe where you tie it. That means the opening on top is much wider and it looks very different than before. I have a higher-than-average foot rise, so this will not be a problem for everyone, and the shoe may lace tighter for narrower feet. However everyone should be aware that this shoe fits nothing like the shoe it purports to replace. Length and width seem normal. Too bad there is not a height rating on the LLBean website - it's too short. Other things I noticed: If you plan to lace up the shoe the whole way to the top hole, the shoe laces are way too short. They need to be about 10 inches longer to tie comfortably. I could barely get these tied. Also the shoe laces are flat, not round like the original sawtooth. Also beware the shoe is more puffy than the original model. The sides puff out more than the prior model - the foam seems to be thicker in the material. If you don't like your shoes to look bulky you might not like this. Finally, they have removed the toe mesh which could make this shoe hotter. As I cannot test them due to fit, I won't know, just be aware. It's already a warm shoe compared to a sneaker. Overall, this looks like an old person's shoe much more than the prior model. I'm going to have to track down a Sawtooth II to replace my old shoes, the Sawtooth X is not an option.

Nature G, December 29, 2022

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Use for work everyday very comfy

McMenus, Zappos Customer, October 9, 2022

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Reviewed at L.L. Bean

Good so far. Comfortable, supportive, good traction. I really like the larger toe-box. Unfortunately, after a day in the White Mountains the sole is starting to peel away from the shoe at the front. I'm going to Shoe Goo it, but I'm worried about the long-term durability.

JR A, July 12, 2022

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Loved these shoes, was going back to look at when I ordered these to figure out how long I had them, close to a year, and decided to leave a review because I liked them so much. They're on the heavier side, but you kinda can't avoid that with a shoe this style, so it's no more than would be expected. Very comfortable around the yard or going for a hike.

Anonymous, Zappos Customer, March 7, 2026

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Accurate to sizing.

G, Zappos Customer, March 1, 2026

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Nature G, December 29, 2022

4 Found this review helpful.

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Use for work everyday very comfy

McMenus, Zappos Customer, October 9, 2022

1 Found this review helpful.

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JR A, July 12, 2022

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Anonymous, Zappos Customer, March 7, 2026

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Accurate to sizing.

G, Zappos Customer, March 1, 2026

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