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# Oboz Footwear

> Oboz Footwear is a Bozeman, Montana-based outdoor footwear brand founded in 2007. The name "Oboz" is derived from "Outside + Bozeman." The brand designs performance hiking boots and shoes for men and women, guided by the principle of being "True to the Trail." Oboz is a certified B Corp and plants trees with every pair of footwear sold, in partnership with Trees for the Future.

Oboz was founded in 2007 by John Connelly and is headquartered at 201 South Wallace, Suite A-1, Bozeman, MT 59715. In 2018, the company was acquired by KMD Brands (New Zealand). The brand is inspired by the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and uses Montana's wilderness as a testing ground for its designs. Oboz footwear is primarily sold through outdoor specialty retailers and its own e-commerce site (obozfootwear.com).

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://obozfootwear.com/): Overview of new arrivals, featured categories, and best-selling collections.
- [All Footwear](https://obozfootwear.com/collections/footwear): Full catalog of men's and women's boots and shoes.
- [Men's Footwear](https://obozfootwear.com/collections/all-mens): Men's hiking boots, shoes, winter boots, sandals, and insoles.
- [Women's Footwear](https://obozfootwear.com/collections/all-womens): Women's hiking boots, shoes, winter boots, sandals, and insoles.
- [New Arrivals](https://obozfootwear.com/collections/new-arrivals): Latest product releases.
- [Sale](https://obozfootwear.com/collections/sale): Discounted footwear styles.
- [About Us](https://obozfootwear.com/pages/about-us): Brand story, values, and team.
- [Our Commitment](https://obozfootwear.com/pages/our-commitment): Sustainability, B Corp certification, and ESG initiatives.

## Product Collections

- [Sawtooth Collection](https://obozfootwear.com/pages/sawtooth-collection): Oboz's flagship, best-selling all-terrain hiking collection. Includes the Sawtooth X, Sawtooth X Pro, Sawtooth Ascent, and Sawtooth II in low, mid, and waterproof variants.
- [Katabatic Collection](https://obozfootwear.com/pages/katabatic-collection): Fast-and-light trail hikers engineered for speed, comfort, and stability. Includes the Katabatic RT with Gore-Tex waterproofing and the Katabatic LT trail runner.
- [Bridger Collection](https://obozfootwear.com/pages/bridger-collection): Rugged, insulated winter and backpacking boots with a lightweight TPU chassis.
- [Men's Hiking Boots & Shoes](https://obozfootwear.com/collections/mens-hiking-boots-shoes): Full men's hiking-focused assortment.
- [Women's Hiking Boots & Shoes](https://obozfootwear.com/collections/womens-hiking-boots-shoes): Full women's hiking-focused assortment.
- [Casual Boots & Shoes](https://obozfootwear.com/collections/casual-boots-shoes): Everyday and lifestyle footwear with trail-worthy construction. Includes the Cottonwood (Oboz's most sustainably sourced shoe) and Bozeman II.
- [Winter Footwear](https://obozfootwear.com/collections/winter): Insulated, waterproof boots for cold-weather hiking and snowshoeing.
- [Backpacking Footwear](https://obozfootwear.com/collections/backpacking): Supportive, durable boots designed for multi-day trail use.

## Product Technology

- **O FIT Insole**: Proprietary biomechanically engineered insole in every pair of Oboz footwear. Designed to keep feet neutral, reduce friction, and provide arch support and deep heel cup cushioning. Available in Traditional and Thermal (wool top sheet + Mylar heat-reflective layer) versions.
- **B-DRY Waterproofing**: Oboz's own breathable waterproof membrane technology used across many boots and shoes.
- **Gore-Tex**: Premium third-party waterproof-breathable technology featured in select Katabatic RT and Sawtooth X Pro models.
- **Custom Outsoles**: Oboz develops its own rubber outsole compounds (rather than using stock Vibram templates) to optimize grip, traction, durability, and weight for specific use cases.
- **TPU Chassis**: Lightweight thermoplastic polyurethane midsole component used in Bridger and other collections for torsional stability.
- **IOM (Inertia of Motion) System**: Featured in the Katabatic Wind; engineered for fast-packing and speed hiking with "super shoe" technology.
- **PFAS-Free**: All products shipping from 2023 onward are free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

## Sustainability & Social Responsibility

- **Tree Planting**: Trees planted with every pair of footwear sold since 2007, in partnership with Trees for the Future's forest garden program. Over 7 million trees planted to date.
- **B Corp Certification**: Oboz is a certified B Corporation, meeting rigorous standards across governance, workers, customers, community, and environment.
- **Carbon Offsets**: Offsets carbon from shoe shipments, employee travel, commuting, and office utilities through the Bonneville Environmental Foundation.
- **Clean Energy**: HQ powered by 100% wind energy through the EPA Green Power Partnership (wind farms in Central Idaho and Washington).
- **Solar**: Bozeman office also powered by solar energy.
- **Adopt a Drain**: Participates in a local stormwater pollution prevention program outside its Bozeman office.
- **No Wasted Shoes**: Unsellable but usable footwear is donated via Project Sole and local non-profits.
- **Community Focus**: ESG strategy organized around three pillars — Communities, Climate, and Circularity.
- **Oboz Green Standard**: Product certification for the brand's most responsibly sourced styles (e.g., Cottonwood).
- **Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT) Partnership**: Collaborated on a special edition O-Fit Plus insole featuring the BFCT Unity Blaze design.

## Community & Programs

- **Trails for Trees Challenge**: Virtual hiking/running/walking challenge where each recorded hike results in a tree being planted.
- **Oboz Trail Experiences**: Partnerships with retailers and nonprofits to organize guided trail challenges in local communities.
- **Local Heroes Program**: Recognizes community members making a difference in the outdoors.
- **Annual Volunteer Hours**: Employees receive paid hours to contribute to local community initiatives.
- **52 Hike Challenge Partnership**: Collaboration supporting hiking community engagement.
- **Flickr Partnership**: Co-hosted guided photo hikes and global photography contests tied to outdoor exploration.

## About / Company Info

- **Founded**: 2007, Bozeman, Montana
- **Headquarters**: 201 South Wallace, Suite A-1, Bozeman, MT 59715
- **Parent Company**: KMD Brands (acquired 2018)
- **President**: Amy Beck
- **Tagline / Guiding Principle**: "True to the Trail"
- **Revenue Estimate**: $25M–$50M
- **Distribution**: Outdoor specialty retail, fit-and-sit shoe stores, and obozfootwear.com (e-commerce launched 2021)
- **Notable Awards**: Named to The Daily by Outdoor Retailer's Top 10 Fastest Growing Brands in the Outdoor Specialty Channel