Too many times compromises are made to make a hiking shoe light and fast—not the Oboz Katabatic Mid Waterproof. It has the hallmarks of a light and fast shoe with all the features of a true hiker: support, stability, protection, and performance. The highly breathable waterproof Katabatic Mid is engineered to move fast on the trail and built for wet weather.
Features
O FIT Insole® and Ortholite®
O FIT Insole® featuring Ortholite® Eco™ Originals™ and Hybrid™ eco contents with fully recycled moisture wicking top layer.
B-DRY
Improved B-DRY lining adds increased waterproofness & breathability, is 100% recyclable and made from 25% post industrial waste.
Trail Tread
Oboz’s most-tested rubber compound boasting superior slip-resistance, enhanced durability, and improved elongation and tensile strength.
Technical Specifications
Width
Standard Width - Men’s standard width is C in the heel and D in the forefoot (according to Brannock Device®). Patterns and materials in a given model may influence fit. We always recommend trying our footwear on to ensure the best possible fit.
Volume
Standard Shoe — Medium volume feet tend to be standard width with some combinations of high and/or low arches and a high and/or low instep.
Upper Material
Weight
16.3 oz / 462 grams
Fit Notes
We use our own gender-specific lasts to address the anatomical nuances between different types of feet. Length runs true to size. Form hugging heel cup, sculpted mid-foot, and a generous forefoot & toe box.
Size Chart
MEN'S US | WOMEN'S US | UK | EUR |
4.5 | 6 | 3.5 | 36 |
5 | 6.5 | 4 | 37 |
5.5 | 7 | 4.5 | 37.5 |
6 | 7.5 | 5 | 38 |
6.5 | 8 | 5.5 | 38.5 |
7 | 8.5 | 6 | 39.5 |
7.5 | 9 | 6.5 | 40 |
8 | 9.5 | 7 | 41 |
8.5 | 10 | 7.5 | 41.5 |
9 | 10.5 | 8 | 42 |
9.5 | 11 | 8.5 | 42.5 |
10 | 11.5 | 9 | 43 |
10.5 | 12 | 9.5 | 44 |
11 | 10 | 44.5 | |
11.5 | 10.5 | 45 | |
12 | 11 | 46 | |
12.5 | 11.5 | 46.5 | |
13 | 12 | 47 | |
13.5 | 12.5 | 47.5 | |
14 | 13 | 48 | |
14.5 | 13.5 | 49 | |
15 | 14 | 50 |