Customer Reviews Oboz Bridger BDRY

Im never going to buy anything else!

Awesome so far, cant wait for Bird hunting!!

Best hiking/hunting boots Ive owned!!

My 2nd pair of these. Comfortable on day one. I will buy these again

This would have been my 3rd pair of Oboze. I have a Bridger low from several years back (size 8.5, 4.5 stars) and a more recent Sawtooth low (size 9, 4 stars). I bought these Bridger miss and returned them. Briefly, this is my review. PROS: extremely well engineered. The myriad materials come together to form incredible build quality and the waterproofing is top tier. Dry solid boot and soles. This would be perfect for backpacking. Except I hope I can describe this well enough. The fit is so good that its TOO good. I slipped these on in-store, and MAN, they felt amazing. Like they were custom made for me feet. I bought them immediately. However, on a trip to Colorado, while wearing them to the airport and on the plane, my feet began to cry for air. While the fit is good, they simply to do breathe at all. I couldnt wait to take these off once we reached Denver. The experience was so uncomfortable, I bagged them up with intent to return. I dont know what Oboze did here, but it confounds me. While the fit is amazing, without a need for a break-in period, these boots simple do not breathe! I felt like my feet were suffocating. If I couldnt handle them on a plane, I would never be able to withstand a rigorous hike. Again, none of my Oboze have ever needed a break-in period. Thats not what this was. I cant explain it, but ultimately, I bought a pair of Vasque Breeze, which are the polar opposite with regards to the breathability issue, and with all the stability and comfort of the Oboze. I think Oboze may have OVER-engineered these. They are so good, they are unwearable.

First order was returned no cost because they were too small. The new size fits perfect with no break in needed.

It seems you are making the wide more narrow than they have been.

I really like m Bridger Mid Hikers, they have good ankle support and are super comfortable even after long hikes. The customer support is great as well, I had an eyelet break off and the support group sent me a replacement pair of boots no questions asked and they even made it before a large hike I had planned. Thank you Oboz support_Taylor.

On my third pair of Oboz in 10 years. These shoes are built to last and are high quality. I'm a loyal customer! Thank you

Fits perfectly, and the engineering is impressive. I haven't put many miles on them yet, but I look forward to it!

This is my fifth pair! I love them. I just change the color. I wish you would sell me an extra pair of laces as they wear out before the boot does and I want my laces to match the shoe.

great shoes, best waterproofing I have had. arches are great support and can go all day and not have sore feet

I'm a home inspector and I've worn these boots daily for about 3 years. I also hike in them. I also wear them to grab the mail since they slide on so easily. They're supportive, breathable, comfortable, light... they're the best. I want to buy a new pair because I love them so much, but my current pair are still in great condition. They just won't die. Please, Oboz, do not discontinue this boot. At least not before notifying me so I can buy a couple more pairs before you do and be set for life.

These boots are fantastic. They are comfy, have plenty of support in the right places, and can easily go over rocky terrain. Highly recommend.

I have used OBOZ boots for years. Those OFIT inserts are the best there are.

We had to replace sons walking boots at short notice for a trip to the Dolomites. There was no time to walk them in and i had to purchase them on-line and had to hope that size and fit would be okay. These shoes have amazed us. The wide fit was perfect and not one blister. The shoes support his foot well. The only problem we now face is that from now on he only wants Oboz walking boots.

Love my new boots! Most comfortable boots made! I have four pairs!

This is my third pair all the same. They are good boots wear them for work every day. The only thing I think could be better on the boot is a better insult. I would love to send my shoes back into you to let you see how boots after two years hold up.

This is my 3rd pair, used them while hiking the AT last year. Not always the best in slick wet conditions, but just slow down and you will get through no problem.

I was looking for a waterproof mid for working around our camp/farm. The Bridger fits great. I appreciate it comes in half sizes and wide. The boot is comfortable and keeps my feet dry. It has good grip. I highly recommend this boot.

I bought the Oboz Bridger Mid in February of 2024 for hiking in the desert of Arizona. I wanted to try something new after 6 pairs of the Vasque Breeze boots. This part of the country is hot and dry and most of the trails are rocky and contain sharp rocks and loose gravel. I usually get 500 to 800 miles out of a pair of boots. I found that the Bridger Mid has only preformed so-so in this environment. The first thing I noticed is that the size runs small. I wear a size 9 shoe and a 9.5 boot. I was fitted at REI into a size 10W in the Oboz. Not a big deal, just something to be aware of when you buy them. Here is my experience after 400 miles of hiking in these boots. The first time wearing them I noticed that they seem to slip with each step. At 400 miles they still slip. I don't know if it is the tread compound or the tread pattern used. I never noticed this with any pair of Vasque boots with the Vibram soles. After 400 miles, the soles seem to be wearing quite a bit and even have chunks missing. I still believe I can get another couple hundred miles out of them. The insoles that came with the boots seemed ok, but with the sharp rocks around here, I'd like to see a larger padded area around the ball of the foot. I swapped them out after a few hikes for a used pair from my old boots. I wish the ilets for the boot laces were all the same. The second from the top is a strap that the lace runs through. The strap makes it difficult to loosen the laces the taking the boot off. Again, not a big deal, but a pain. I like the rubber toes that protect the boot from being damaged by rocks that are kicked. I think this is a must on hiking boots. I also like that this is a comfortable boot and my feet don't seem tired after longer hikes. I believe the insole change helped. Not much air flow in this boot, so here in Arizona, your feet will sweat. I'm not sure if my next pair of boots will be Oboz, but I know they won't be the Bridger Mid.

They're not waterproof. I hike in the mountains 700+ miles per year...boots only last me about 18 months. They are good for 18 months but I need something that will last at least 3 years. Thanks! Paul

Good fit good quality.

Love them! Zero break in and seven miles of comfort on my first outing. The old Keens are in the dumpster.

I bought my first pair of the Bridger Mid Waterproof in 2020 for a 5-day backpacking loop in the Wind River Range in October, where they held up beautifully over 4 high passes with temperatures hovering around freezing. At one point I fell through snow into a stream and almost filled one boot with water - the waterproofing held up, as it has on wet hikes. I like the light weight and good protection to the toe area. For a mid-level boot I really prefer the single hooked eyelet at the top for lacing up, rather than 2 rows of hooked eyelets. After 5 years the boots are in great shape and probably have years of remaining life. There is a small tear on the leather but in 2020 this model had holes in the leather for better air flow (like the Sawtooth X Waterproof does in 2024), so the leather was subject to more strain. I found the regular width was a bit narrow (I was 60 when I bought them - feet get wider over time) so I ordered the wides, which work perfectly. I'm going to order another pair today.