Ridgeway

Summary: Retro barefoot hiking boot with an 8mm sole, waterproof leather upper, and hybrid tread.

Ridgeway

1. Overview

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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Basic Details

  • Thin: [8mm] 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 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:

$$

Specifications

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

3. Performance

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:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [waterproof] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [3] hiking, walking, casual.
  • Climate: [0] .

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