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.
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Basic Details
Thickness | 8mm | |||
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 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
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 4 | |||
leather, natural, rubber, synthetic | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | Medium | |||
ideal for low to mid 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 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:
Specifications
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | Full | |||
fully resists rain, puddles, mud, and slush. | ||||
Activities | 3 | |||
hiking, walking, casual | ||||
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