Oboz Katabatic Wind Low Hiking Shoe - Women's

The Katabatic Wind Low Hiking Shoe is built for hikers who refuse to slow down

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I put the Katabatic Wind Low Hiking Shoe through five weeks of varied Colorado terrain, and it is the most responsive hiking shoe I have worn in years. The IOM carbon plate and dual-density foam combination gives every step a propulsive quality that genuinely adds up over big mileage days, and the integrated scree gaiter kept debris out on every loose and talus-heavy section I threw at it."

Fastpacking and high-mileage hiking demand a shoe that moves with you rather than slowing you down, and the Oboz Katabatic Wind Low Hiking Shoe was built with exactly that kind of day in mind. The Inertia of Motion midsole system stacks three distinct technologies to create a platform that cushions, propels, and responds across varied trail conditions without the weight penalty of a traditional hiking shoe.

ACTEnergy foam handles cushioning comfort through the midsole while a forefoot-length forked carbon plate adds propulsion through toe-off, and nitrogen-infused ACTNitro foam delivers a responsive return that keeps energy moving forward rather than getting lost in a dead midsole. An integrated tongue scree gaiter seals out debris on loose terrain and talus without requiring a separate piece of gear, and abrasion-resistant mesh uppers with TPU overlays hold up to the kind of mileage that eats through lesser materials quickly. The Trail Tread rubber compound outsole handles slip resistance across everything from wet rock to dry hardpack, and at just over ten ounces, the Katabatic Wind Low carries its technology without carrying its weight.

Details

Fast-and-light hiking shoe built for high-mileage trail days
IOM midsole stacks dual-density foam and a carbon plate underfoot
ACTEnergy foam cushions impact across all-day trail efforts
Forked carbon plate adds propulsion and energy through toe-off
ACTNitro foam delivers responsive return without adding weight
Integrated scree gaiter seals out debris on loose terrain
Abrasion-resistant mesh and TPU overlays hold up to hard use
Trail Tread outsole grips confidently on wet and dry surfaces
Item #OBZG065

Responsible Collection: Recycled/Repurposed
Upper Material: synthetic mesh, TPU overlay
Closure: lace (recycled)
Footbed: O FIT, Ortholite Eco
Midsole: ACTEnergy foam, ACTNitro foam, IOM Carbon
Sole: Trail Tread
Claimed Weight: [single] 10.2oz
Activity: hiking
Manufacturer Warranty: limited 1 year

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