Customer Reviews

Oakley Men's Sabot Mid Hiking Boot,Desert,9.5 M US

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I did as much online researching as I could before I ordered these boots...
they arrived within 2 days which I have come to expect from Amazon.. very good shipping and tracking info...
the size is fairly accurate, they feel a bit long and narrow.. somewhat like how a Salomon shoe fits.... they do feel very light, construction and quality is excellent...
my gripe so far.. the top of the tongue barely sticks out of the top of the boot.. when you lace all the way up, the top of the tongue is pressed by the top sides of the boot and creates pressure points on both sides of the front of my ankle right on the bone...
I tried using the next to last lace points and the pressure isn't as bad but then again, they don't seal nearly as well and the lace holes are made of a fabric webbing and no doubt they'd wear out quickly from the friction of pulling the laces tight all the time instead of thru the top metal grommet holes...
I will wear them a bit more to see if they "stretch" into a more foot conforming fit... I most likely wound not buy these boots again though...

Just recieved these today and I love them. They are so comfortable!!! As soon as I put them on and stood up, I felt like my posture improved. I bought them primarily for winter wear to keep my feet warm and dry and they certainly do that. The traction is great in the snow and ice. I am very happy I bought these. They are certainly worth the money. If you want a good comfortable hiking boot, this is the one.

Got this pair of boots for hiking and they're great. They look great for casual wear and are extremely comfortable. Most shoes need a break in period but these felt comfortable on the first day I wore them and I had them on all day. I may probably get another pair just for daily use while I use this pair for hiking only.

I tracked this item for slightly over a year, I couldn't find it cheaper then $100.000, I really liked it and all the reviews I read about it were highly apprising it.
Until I finally found it on Amazon Warehouse Deals, but it was tagged as used but described as in mint condition, I thought that was not a bad deal, even though I'm completely against buying any used clothes.
When I received the item it was brand new with all the wrappings and the tags in the original box, no signs for even trying it in the store or anything, the only thing was it had few blemishes one would find on any new shoes on a store shelf, which i easily wiped off.
It looked like an imprint form the ink on the box, my guessing it was weather a floor model in a store, or sat too long against its box leaving these ink marks.
Excellent buy, and I'm more than happy with it.

I USE THESE IN AFGHANISTAN AND THEY ARE GREAT SHOES BUT THEY TEND TO WEAR OUT EASILY AFTER ABOUT 6 MONTHS OF USE. THEY ARE GOOD BUT NOT GREAT. WRITTEN BY SPECIAL FORCES MEMBER.

The boot is lightweight and comfortable and provides good support. (I am a big guy.) I took the written advice and ordered 1/2 size larger (11.5 instead of 11.0) and the fit with my medium weight hiking socks is perfect. I wore them in the desert in the UAE where they performed as I had hoped. And finally, the quality is top-shelf.

Plainly put, this boot is comfortable, rugged and well designed. I use this boot for work in mainly outdoor environments on all types of surfaces. It has held together and gotten me through long 12-14 hour days. As with any shoe, the soles wear down, but this boot has lasted longer than any other boot I've owned. Oakley has always been expensive, but of a higher quality, so I would recommend this to anyone who appreciates getting what they pay for.

This boot is great, fits well if you know what size you are for Oakley boots and wears well to. the only down fall for the boot is, ITs a little hot but not to bad. It works well on the ruff mount. sides of Afghanistan and are easy to clean after a muddy walk. Will buy another pair for when I am back home.

Right out of the box these boots felt extremely comfortable. This was my main concern as I had no time to break in a new pair of boots with a quickly upcoming deployment. Having spoken to many of my Army buddies who have been to the desert, Oakley's boots had come highly recommended, for the hiking boots and the combat boots. I trusted my experienced soldier buddies and purchased these based upon extended research about the sizes, fitting, weight, availability, and cost.

Here are my pros and cons:

PROS:
* Comfort
NO break in period. These boots were comfy and well fitting right out of the box. There were no issues with pressure points on my feet from the internal construction. These felt more like sneakers than your typical stiff soled hiking boots.
* Construction
The material is very durable yet supple suede. The large fabric sections on the boots allow for easy breathing, yet the padding helps insulate, keeping my feet, which are exposed to 120°+ temperatures, relatively cool. I wear these boots for 14-18 hours a day. The boots are also very lightweight making it easier to move my feet fast enough if I have to run and easier to tread terrain with heavy cargo on my back. The non-marking sole is also designed aggressively enough to handle extreme terrain, yet feel comfortable as a sneaker on flat pavement/indoor floors.
* Performance
I've had 50+ lbs on my back wearing these shoes and the tread didn't wiggle or squirm (a HUGE thing for me). I've walked easily and confidently on various terrain from dirt, mud, sand, small rocks and large. The tread moves comfortably over rocks slightly conforming to the terrain, yet not overly so (squishy) or under conforming (sliding, scooting rocks which would cause loss of grip).

CONS:
* The ONLY gripe I have is about the shoes laces, which are very durable but they come undone fairly often. Fortunately, this is easily and cheaply remedied with another set of laces.


If you've made it this far through my review, I hope you purchase these boots and are as enthusiastic about them and as satisfied with them as I am.

I bought these over a year ago for my work in Afghanistan and Iraq. They are MUCH cooler and lighter than the Belleville boots I was issued. The sole has not worn too much (although there is no pavement around here to wear them down on), no holes or anything either. The only problem that is starting to develop is that the laces are cutting through the cloth lace loops. I think metal eyelets would have been better. But I would still buy another pair if needed.