Oboz Yellowstone Waterproof Hiking Shoe - Men's - 2008 BCS

Yes! They look like they'd work for everyday tasks such as going to the market, selling suckers, etc... as well as romping through the jungle. I say do it, make sure to write a review!

Weight: 3.30 lbs [pair]

I have a response for John Connelly, President of OBOZ: I own three pairs of your hiking boots. I have hiked hundreds of miles in them along the Blue Ridge and along the Potomac in the D.C. area. I won't buy any other brand of boots.
I like the hard rubber soles that protect my feet and grip wet rocks when I cross streams. I appreciate the wrapped effect that the high rises give me when I'm hopping bolders or traversing hills. They are durable and keep my feet dry.
I alter the lacing, depending on how far I've traveled and the expansion of my feet. It always helps to adjust your geat, according to the terrain and the condition of your foot structure.
Your boots integrate smart engineering and a hiker's design. I wish I had them in Iraq! I'll need them when I deploy to Afghanistan soon.
Will you come out with a military desert version?
All the best,
CAPT D.J. Smith, USN

Hi Ken,

John Connelly here, president of Oboz. Wind Rivers are available from Kathmandu in Australia and New Zealand. They are a bit higher than the Yellowstone. The Wind River is more boot in general but still light weight.

This is more of an average width boot. If you're looking for something more narrow you might check out the line of La Sportiva. They pretty much all fit a bit narrower than average and have a pretty narrow heel as well.

Check out: http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/locator/results.jsp?OPTION=FIND_PATAGONIA&assetid=5551&intl=

Not the softest ride but sturdy!There's probably many shoes that will work for you. One might start out great but down the road it could end up effecting your knee. If it were me, I ask the orthopedic surgeon what they think. They'll most likely have better information for you than anyone here. I wish I could be of more help.