1. Overview
The Alpine by Xero Shoes is a premium midweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in the United States with great overall versatility.
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Basic Details
Thickness | 9mm | |||
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. | ||||
2. Features
The Xero Shoes Alpine has a wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 9mm outsole, good flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with synthetic, rubber, vegan, and fleece materials.
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Specifications
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 4 | |||
synthetic, rubber, vegan, fleece | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | High | |||
ideal for mid to high arch/instep. | ||||
Seams | Glued | |||
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 Alpine provides great breathability, is waterproof, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for snowshoeing, hiking, walking, and casual in freezing and cold climates.
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Specifications
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | Full | |||
fully resists rain, puddles, mud, and slush. | ||||
Climate | 10–50º F | |||
cold, freezing | ||||
Activities | 4 | |||
snowshoeing, hiking, walking, casual | ||||
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