Scrambler Low

Summary: Barefoot trail shoe with a 10mm sole, wide mesh upper, and Michelin tread for hike/run.

Scrambler Low

1. Overview

The Scrambler Low by Xero Shoes is an affordable heavy duty barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

81%

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Basic Details

Thickness

10mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high 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 Scrambler Low has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thick 10mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with michelin, mesh, synthetic, rubber, and vegan materials.

Price:

$$

Weight:

322g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

5

michelin, mesh, synthetic, rubber, vegan

michelin, mesh, synthetic, rubber, vegan

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 Scrambler Low provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

3

hiking, trail running, walking

hiking, trail running, walking

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