Denver

Summary: Vegan barefoot hiking boot with a 6.5mm sole, wide toebox, and insulation for cold weather.

1. Overview

The Denver by Xero Shoes is an affordable midweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

88%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [6.5mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [great] 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 Denver has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6.5mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic, rubber, cotton, canvas, natural, and vegan materials.

Price:

$$

Weight:

322g

Specifications

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

3. Performance

The Xero Shoes Denver provides good breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, and walking in cold, freezing, and warm climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [good] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [water-resistant] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [3] casual, hiking, walking.
  • Climate: [3] cold, freezing, warm.

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