Katabatic Wind Low Hiking Shoe – Women's

For high-mileage days on technical trail, the Katabatic Wind Low is our pick for fast hikers who don't want to sacrifice protection for speed. A dual-density midsole with bio-based foam and high-rebound heel insert gives you real energy return on climbs and descents, while the ESS rock plate keeps sharp debris out of your stride.

• Dual-density Katabatic midsole pairs bio-based foam with a high-rebound heel insert for responsive cushioning on sustained climbs and long descents
• ESS forefoot rock plate blocks sharp rocks and roots without locking up your stride — enough protection to push big days, enough flex to move naturally
• O FIT insole is molded specifically for this shoe's construction — not a generic insert — so you get a locked-in fit right out of the box
• Trail Tread rubber outsole is Oboz's most field-tested compound, built to grip wet roots, slick rock, and the loose dirt common across Southern Appalachian terrain
• At 10.9 oz with an 8mm drop and 21mm heel stack, it lands squarely in fast-hiker territory — light enough to cover miles, protective enough to earn them