This review covers Ozark Trail Low Profile Hiking Boot for men. A Walmart brand, these rugged looking hiking shoes sell for about $20 a pair.
Style. These boots look like trail runners. They have a very aggressive tread design that provides considerable traction in the woods and dirt. However, on rainy days, these boots tend to collect mud and debris and track it into the house.
Construction. Sturdy construction is a big selling point for Ozark Trail Low Profile Hiking Boots. They are constructed from breathable nylon, leather, and rubber. They seem to be more durable than shoes that I have typically bought from Walmart.
Footbed and Arch Support. From an appearance perspective, these Ozark Trail boots look like a trail running shoe. However, these boots do not have the contoured insoles and arch support of a typical name-brand trail runner. To me, the boots seem to have a pretty flat footbed. The interior of each boot is quite roomy. This allows "aftermarket" insoles to be accommodated easily. After a couple of hours of wear, I added a set of Dr. Scholl's insoles without removing the existing insoles. This made the Ozark Trail Trail Low Profile Hiking Boot much more comfortable.
Overall, Ozark Trail Low Profile Hiking Boots are decently constructed and attractively styled. At $20 plus the $10 to $15 price of inserts, they are a decent value. If they had better arch support built in, they would be a bargain.
