Description
The Katabatic Wind is our most technically advanced footwear yet. The next generation of Oboz Fast Trail hiking shoe features the Inertia of Motion (IOM) System made up of ACTNitro dual-density super critical foam and a forefoot carbon plate that work together to propel each step so you can go faster and further. Prioritizing weight and technical performance, the Katabatic Wind trail shoe is for fastpackers who count ounces and Fastest Known Times (FKT).
Best For: Moving Quickly Across A Variety Of Terrain And Fastpacking
Fit Notes
We use our own gender-specific lasts to address the anatomical nuances between different types of feet. Length runs true to size. Form hugging heel cup, sculpted mid-foot, and a generous forefoot & toe box.
Technical Specifications
| Width | Standard Width - Men’s standard width is C in the heel and D in the forefoot (according to Brannock Device®). Patterns and materials in a given model may influence fit. We always recommend trying our footwear on to ensure the best possible fit. |
| Volume | Standard Shoe — Medium volume feet tend to be standard width with some combinations of high and/or low arches and a high and/or low instep. |
| Upper Material | Abrasion-Resistant Breathable Mesh Reinforced TPU Overlays | welded & stitched to reduce weight, and provide protection & durability Integrated Tongue Scree Gaiter Recycled Laces and Webbing |
| Weight | 12.3 oz / 349 grams |
| Heel Drop | 8 mm |
Size Chart
| Men's US | Women's US | UK | EUR |
| 4.5 | 6 | 3.5 | 36 |
| 5 | 6.5 | 4 | 37 |
| 5.5 | 7 | 4.5 | 37.5 |
| 6 | 7.5 | 4.5 | 38 |
| 6.5 | 8 | 5.5 | 38.5 |
| 7 | 8.5 | 6 | 39.5 |
| 7.5 | 9 | 6.5 | 40 |
| 8 | 9.5 | 7 | 41 |
| 8.5 | 10 | 7.5 | 41.5 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 8 | 42 |
| 9.5 | 11 | 8.5 | 42.5 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 9 | 43 |
| 10.5 | 12 | 9.5 | 44 |
| 11 | 10 | 44.5 | |
| 11.5 | 10.5 | 45 | |
| 12 | 11 | 46 | |
| 12.5 | 11.5 | 46.5 | |
| 13 | 12 | 47 | |
| 13.5 | 12.5 | 47.5 | |
| 14 | 13 | 48 | |
| 14.5 | 13.5 | 49 | |
| 15 | 14 | 50 |