Customer Reviews

Oakley Men's Sabot High Hiking Boot

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These are some pretty nice boots. I had to buy them 1 size smaller than my regular sneakers. I had to do that with a pair of sketchers boots as well. That might be a boot thing. I actually have an Oakley store in my area so I got to try them on whice was a plus. As for the boots themselves, they're quite comfortable. The heel feels fine if you get the right size. The boots feel supportive, especially in the ankle area. The quality of the outside is quite good as well. I did notice some very small traces of left over glue run off on some parts of the sole. It's dosen't detract from the style, but I was expecting a flawless example. Might just be mine. The other reviewer complained about the boots being loose at the ankles. I've found that when you take them off, it natually expands the boot opening. So when you put them back on and tighten them, I've found that you should tighten the laces about 3 eyelets down first, then thighten the top laces like a normal shoe. It's easy and takes only a few seconds more to tie the boot. From the description, i was afraid of the suede upper, but it's actually hard and more rubber like that cleaning them or polishing them wont be a problem. Also, the back of the boot with the Oakley "O" symbol is a hard plastic or rubber. It's actually good because it's kinda like heel armor. Overall, these are very nice boots, they're comfy if you get the right size and the style factor is a major plus.

I don't own any other boots, so I can't really compare against other brands. I will say that these grip dry, wet and unstable surfaces really well and my feet feel comfortable in the boot. I also like that my feet don't sweat very much in these. I'm curious to see how they will hold up through the fall and winter months.

The boot is light weight, blends well with the dust and wears like a tennis shoe. It is comfortable and not too high on that it gets hot. I've yet to test it with water and it could use a few holes to allow your feet to breathe. In short, I will say, I made the best choice selecting this shoe; however, I would like to see a future boot with a few holes to allow the feet to breathe and some weather silicone so the shoes are weather proof.

Buy it a size larger than normal. I did that on a guess and it worked out for the most part in the length and the width. The boot was not as narrow as say a Belleville. The fit was a little odd in the heel. It doesn't feel as supportive to the heel, but the instep is okay. The fit at the ankle doesn't seem to fit in the right places. It seems loose in the ankle and when you tighten it up circulation is affected more than gaining fit and stability. The lining is a little thicker than needs to be in a desert boot which makes it noticeably warmer inside than other desert boots. Haven't used into to the winter yet. The price I got it for makes it a buy that I don't regret necessarily, but I don't think I got the exact boot that I needed. I had also bought the black ones at the same time due to the price . The black pair do not seem to hold shape and they look way more worn compared to the desert ones. They do still seem to fit and perform the same. Oakley boots typically look like they wear faster than they actually do. If you have to be very active like climbing or you have to stand on your feet (heels) for very long time stay with another model Oakley or different brand that you may already like. If you know what crappy boots feel like these are definitely better. I was looking for a very specific fit that I didn't get with these. Like I said I am moderately satisfied, but not unhappy.

This one is discontinued so I could get a pair for $75.

It looks solid but not so heavy. Actually lighter than my 3 years old nike shox.

I usually wear around 8-8.5 of nike but 7 of this fits my foot. maybe still a bit bigger.

Sole is harder than Nike. I wore for 2 hrs, standing and walking around and my heel hurts. I didn't feel pain at all with Nike Shox for the same routine.

These boots were a gift for my son, and he loves them. He said they're comfortable, have great support, and wear well. I believe him. 8-)

Great boots!! They are just amazing... I liked them a lot, made with awesome materials and extremely comfortable...!!