Ridgeway - Retro-inspired Waterproof Hiker
Waterproof men'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 men'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.” Jess K. 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 11.5 oz. (W7), 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 - Women now and Live Life Feet First! Check out these reviews from Ridgeway
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Community feedback
“I absolutely love these shoes. I bought them for a trip to Washington and straight out of the box, wore them for a brutal hike and they were great. No break in time, flexible, lightweight, roomy. I usually want to take my shoes off immediately after a hike but didn’t need to do that with these! Also, tested the water proof factor and they passed! Definitely get these shoes! Fit true to size.”
“I absolutely love these shoes. I bought them for a trip to Washington and straight out of the box, wore them for a brutal hike and they were great. No break in time, flexible, lightweight, roomy. I usually want to take my shoes off immediately after a hike but didn’t need to do that with these! Also, tested the water proof factor and they passed! Definitely get these shoes! Fit true to size.”
“I love these shoes!! We had a delivery snafu and customer service was fantastic!”
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