Alpine

Summary: Winter barefoot boot with 9mm sole, wide toebox, waterproof upper, and aggressive tread.

1. Overview

The Alpine by Xero Shoes is a premium midweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in the United States with great overall versatility.

Overall:

71%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [9mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [good] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Xero Shoes Alpine has a wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 9mm outsole, good flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with synthetic, rubber, vegan, and fleece materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

456g

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [synthetic] rubber, vegan, fleece.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Insole: [thin] insulated, removable.
  • Volume: [high] for raised arches.

3. Performance

The Xero Shoes Alpine provides great breathability, is waterproof, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for snowshoeing, hiking, walking, and casual in cold and freezing climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [waterproof] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [4] snowshoeing, hiking, walking, casual.
  • Climate: [2] cold, freezing.

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