Ridgeway - Retro-inspired Waterproof Hiker
Waterproof women's hiker offering life-changing comfort, barefoot-friendly technology, and rugged style for tackling any terrain
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About the Ridgeway - Retro-inspired Waterproof Hiker
Waterproof women's hiker offering life-changing comfort, barefoot-friendly technology, and rugged style for tackling any terrain. Perfect for cold weather. Product Description “I hated the way hiking boots looked and felt… until I found these. My feet stay protected, and I LOVE the style.” – Ed M. RIDGEWAY – Look Good On and Off the TrailCombine the allure of retro style with cutting-edge barefoot-friendly technology, and you get the Ridgeway – a hiking boot with a rugged canvas upper with suede accents. It’s ready to conquer technical trails with friends and comfortable enough to enjoy a beer afterward. Your Wet Weather CompanionThe Ridgeway is not just stylish and comfortable; it’s also waterproof, with a fully seam-sealed inner bootie, gusseted tongue, and waterproof membrane.A “Midsole Illusion”It might look like the Ridgeway has a thick midsole. Actually, we took our embedded TrailFoam layer (that evens out the bumps) and wrapped it around the upper giving the illusion of thickness. You’ll still enjoy the flexibility and natural movement you expect from Xero Shoes.Grippy and LightweightConfidently navigate the terrain with an aggressive trail-ready lugged outsole.At just 13 oz. (M9), the Ridgeway is lighter than most technical boots, but even lighter than many running shoes.Embrace brisk mountain mornings, wet trails, or cozy evenings by the fire with the confidence that your Ridgeway boots have your back. WE MAKE HIKING SHOES SO COMFORTABLE, YOU’LL FORGET THEY’RE EVEN ON. If your feet don’t feel as good at the end of the day as they did in the beginning, you haven’t tried the Ridgeway.Life-changing comfort and superior performance come from letting your feet do what’s natural – bend, move, flex and feel.All Xero Shoes feature a wider, foot-shaped toe box that lets your toes spread and relax, a non-elevated “zero drop” heel for proper posture, low-to-the-ground design for perfect balance and agility, and a flexible sole that gives you “just right” protection so you can bend, move, flex, and Live Life Feet First! Get your Ridgeway - Men now and Live Life Feet First! Check out these reviews from Ridgeway
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Golden Toe note
Why it earned a Golden Toe note
While I don't always need a serious hiking boot, there are times when you just need the extra protection from not only rough terrain, but the plants and animals and insects as well. The Daylight Hiker Fusion is the boot I go for whenever I need that protection or I'm going into uncertain terrain. The sole is flexible, the fit is comfortable, the materials are durable and breathable (I avoid waterproof whenever not needed, as breathability takes precedence for me). These also look like traditional hiking boots, so when you'd rather focus on what's around you, you don't have to have "that conversation" about your choice of healthier footwear with others.
Community feedback
“Recently bought the Ridgeway to wear at Rocky Mt National park. Was in Estes Park for 15 days and did some day hiking every day.Shoes worked out very well. Love the new Michelin sole. Most of our time was spent on moderate trails with a light day pack and the boot handled it very well. Would put them on barefoot in cabin in the AM like slippers then throw on a pair of socks and go hiking. Have even used them to play golf when I got home. Highly recommend.”
“I am really enjoying my new ridgeway hiking boots. The fit is amazing and they are super comfortable. I'll be purchasing another pair!”
“Use them for work doing hard scape masonry, great for outdoor use.”
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