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Oboz Scapegoat Walking Shoes Trail schemer, thru-hiker dreamer, long hair, don't care. If you're on the edge of walking away from it all and hitching to Babb, Spinger Mountain, or Campo then here's just the thing to push on. Grippy yet durable rubber, quick-dry synthetic leather, thoughtful overlays, enough mesh to breathe. Shoes might be the biggest decision of your thru-hike adventure. Let us juggle the competing needs so you're free to put your mail on hold and find someone to water the plants. Mesh Upper The upper of the Oboz Scapegoat Walking Shoe is constructed with mesh and synthetic leather overlays. The mesh part of the upper ensures the wearer with ventilation, keeping the feet feeling cool and dry while the synthetic leather overlays provide support to the foot. A rubber coated toe and heel ward off the worst of the mud and debris while an elastic collar keeps scree from getting in over the top of the boot. A wide toe box gives your foot some roominess where it's most likely to need it. EVA Midsole Every pair of Oboz comes outfitted with a supportive, quality insole - on par with premium aftermarket insoles, but engineered just for their shoes. Without proper support, feet tend to pronate and elongate with every step - fine if you're barefoot, but not so good inside shoes, where friction can create blisters. With support from their biomechanically engineered insole, though, feet stay neutral for every step. This means less friction inside the shoe, and a better fit all around. Oboz anatomically designed insole, BFit Deluxe maximises stability and support in their backpacking boots, hikers, and lifestyle shoes, with a supportive arch and a deep cushioning heel cup. With triple density EVA throughout, it provides both cushioning and durability, and a shot of urethane under the metatarsals and heels adds extra protection to high strike zones. The EVA midsole and PU heel pod help to keep that energy in your step while the EVA Super Skin (ESS) at