Katabatic Wind Low Hiking Shoe – Women's

Built for high-mileage days on technical terrain, the Katabatic Wind Low is our pick for fast hikers who refuse to compromise on protection. A dual-density midsole with bio-based foam and high-rebound heel insert delivers real energy return, while an ESS rock plate shields your forefoot without killing your stride.

• Dual-density Katabatic midsole pairs bio-based foam with a high-rebound heel insert — you feel the energy return on sustained climbs and long descents, not just flat ground
• ESS rock plate in the forefoot blocks sharp rocks and roots while keeping enough flex for a fast, natural gait — no dead-foot feeling mid-stride
• O FIT insole is molded to this specific shoe's last, not a generic insert dropped in at the factory — fit is locked in right out of the box
• Trail Tread rubber outsole handles wet roots, slick rock, and loose Southern Appalachian dirt — it's Oboz's most field-tested compound for a reason
• At 10.9 oz with an 8mm drop and 21mm heel stack, it sits squarely in fast-hiker territory — light enough to move, protective enough to push 20-mile days