Aqua X Sport

Summary: Barefoot trail shoe with a wide breathable upper, drawstring, and deep lugs for wet terrain.

Aqua X Sport

1. Overview

The Aqua X Sport by Xero Shoes is an affordable midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

81%

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Basic Details

Thickness

8mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced agility.

Width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

None

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

2. Features

The Xero Shoes Aqua X Sport has a wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 8mm outsole, great flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, rubber, and mesh materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

4

vegan, synthetic, rubber, mesh

vegan, synthetic, rubber, mesh

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

Seams

Glued

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

The Xero Shoes Aqua X Sport provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, and water in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

50–100º F

hot, warm

hot, warm

Activities

3

hiking, trail running, water

hiking, trail running, water

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