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94%
7mm
Wide
Leather
Barefoot hiking boot with a 7mm firm ground tread, flexible leather upper, and wool lining.
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Summary: Retro barefoot hiking boot with an 8mm sole, waterproof leather upper, and hybrid tread.
The Ridgeway by Xero Shoes is an affordable midweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 8mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Good | |||
decent flex and moderate agility. | ||||
Width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. |
The Xero Shoes Ridgeway has a wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 8mm outsole, good flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with leather, natural, rubber, and synthetic materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 4 | |||
leather, natural, rubber, synthetic | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
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). |
The Xero Shoes Ridgeway provides great breathability, is waterproof, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, walking, and casual in climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | Full | |||
fully resists rain, puddles, mud, and slush. | ||||
Activities | 3 | |||
hiking, walking, casual |
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94%
7mm
Wide
Leather
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