Reviews & Ratings for Oboz Sypes Mid Leather B-DRY Hiking Shoes - Men's — 4 reviews — Page 1

These are 'light' hiking shoes (a little taller than a shoe, a little shorter than a mid-height hiking boot). Does not have the ankle stability or sturdiness of some mid-height light/medium backpacking boots. Feet may get a little tired feeling on long walks especially if you carry extra body weight or backpack weight. The leather upper and sole are a little flexible / thin and the leather gives in to the foot if pressured making these pretty much ready to go hiking right out of the box (not a lot of break in needed).

Forefoot sole is a touch flexible and soft for harder hiking but overall the boot has basic comfort. The sole seems to have pretty good traction with good tread depth. Ankle support is not that good but better than a regular hiking shoe. They cheapened the shoe making it a little less tall than a mid-height boot, did not provide a Vibram sole, thinner/lighter leather, not a lot of padding, and provided only 6 sets of material / non-metal lace holes (needs 7 sets). The lower 5 sets run through holes in the leather upper with no metal / grommets and not sure how they will hold up over time, but seem fine for now. The shoes do not feel like they would hold up well to regular long hard hiking, but it is not intended for that purpose, although it should handle some occasional tougher terrain. Stepping on hard roots or rocks with the forefoot is easily felt in the foot, and does not hurt, but could cause some discomfort and foot fatigue / soreness if regularly subje...
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Oboz have become my favorite hiking/walking shoes. These Sypes mid are my everyday winter boot - I walk my rescue dog 4-5 miles daily so they have been tested. Nice variety of colors and always look good. They fit great … support, toe box and lace easily

I have been an Oboz fan for at least 15 years, owning several different models. I like the snugger heal and fit. They do tend to run somewhat narrower than other brands, but offer a Wide option with several models. I like the Sypes model for exceptional comfort, the look for casual wear, and enough ruggedness for light to moderate hiking. I own a pair of Oboz Biridgers I wear for more aggressive terrain.