Ridgeway - Retro-Inspired Waterproof Hiker

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“It’s incredibly lightweight, and sports a wide toe box that really allows the foot to stretch as you go about your day.” – The Inertia

Ridgeway - Retro-Inspired Waterproof Hiker

$97.99 – $139.99

“Exactly what I need from a pair of summer work boots. Waterproof and flexible. The only improvement could of been quick lace hooks on the upper.” – Tim S.

Waterproof and Comfortable
Innovative Midsole Design
Lightweight and Grippy

Ridgeway - Men $97.99 – $139.99

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“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 Trail

Combine 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 Companion

The 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 Lightweight

Confidently 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!

Check out these reviews from Ridgeway wearers

Sizing

Men’s Sizing Tips

We recommend ordering your regular size.

Based on statistics from the thousands of pairs of shoes sold across the world.

Free Exchanges!

Most people find our size recommendation gives them a proper fit, but just in case, we have a free exchange program for all US orders.

Size Conversion

If you normally buy a Euro or UK Size, check out the handy conversion chart beside.

Any questions? Just call us at 303 447 3100 or send us an email. We’re here to help.

US Sizes	EU Sizes	UK Sizes
6.5	39.5	5.5
7	40	6
7.5	40.5	6.5
8	41	7
8.5	41.5	7.5
9	42	8
9.5	42.5	8.5
10	43	9
10.5	43.5	9.5
11	44	10
11.5	44.5	10.5
12	45	11
12.5	45.5	11.5
13	46	12
14	47	13
15	48	14

Caring for your Xero Shoes

To clean your Xero Shoes, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry. We do not recommend putting them in the washing machine or dryer.

FAQs

Do you ship internationally?

We do! We’ve sold Xero Shoes to people in more than 85 countries around the world.
We use the US Postal service to send our shipments. The cost to ship will depend on the weight of the package and the delivery speed you select; several options will be provided at checkout.

All domestic shipments come with tracking. Limited tracking is available for some first class international shipments depending on the country, and full tracking is available with all Priority Express and Express International shipments.

Though almost all of our international orders arrive without incident, we strongly advise you to select Priority Express International or Express International if you live in a country with a less reliable postal service, including (but not limited to) India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and Indonesia. We cannot guarantee delivery of packages shipped using First Class International.

International delivery can take anywhere from 3 days to 8 weeks depending on how long your order spends in customs at the border.

Please note that some countries do require the payment of import duties for international shipments above a certain value. We advise you to know the import regulations of your country and understand that you will be responsible for payment of any duties and fees imposed by your government at the border.

All packages will be marked as merchandise; as a commercial shipper, we are not able to mark a package as a gift (if you’re giving Xero Shoes as a gift, that’s not the same as us sending a gift).
Also, check our Stores page. There may be a Xero Shoes dealer closer to you.

How do I send a gift certificate?

After you purchase a gift certificate, you’ll be able to enter an email address for the recipient.

You could email it to yourself and forward it at a later time if you like.

You can also take the Gift Certificate code and send it to the recipient.

What’s your return policy?

Please go to Xero Shoes Return Policy page to learn about our 100-day return policy.

Customer Reviews

4.4 Based on 473 Reviews

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Customer Photos

Ridgeway - Men - Customer Photo From Robert Silva

Ridgeway - Men - Customer Photo From Randall Borovicka

Ridgeway - Men - Customer Photo From Henry Mitchell

Ridgeway - Men - Customer Photo From Jerome Lasker

Ridgeway - Men - Customer Photo From Yesukhei Chuluunbat

Ridgeway - Men - Customer Photo From Rachel

Ridgeway - Men - Customer Photo From Danny McIntosh

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12/21/2024

Andrew C.

Excellent waterproof hiking shoes

These shoes are durable, waterproof, comfortable, and still have the classic barefoot feel that Xero consistently delivers!

Ridgeway - Men

12/21/2024

Stanley B.

Perf

These are exactly what I was looking for. I love vivobarefoots, but can't always afford them. These are cool and give me my barefoot feel fix.

Ridgeway - Men

12/21/2024

Kristi W.

Christmas present

I don’t know, Christmas hasn’t arrived at our house yet but his other pair he loves.

Ridgeway - Men

12/20/2024

Michael S.

Winter Bike Commuting

I bought these for winter bike commuting. I live in Portland, Oregon so the temperatures are mild and it is usually wet and raining. Waterproof boots are too hot, so the goal was for more weather protection without overheating. I treated the exterior of the boots with mink oil to help slow down saturation. They are working well for this purpose. I imagine in very heavy rain they will soak through, but that is true of everything except rubber boots. They are also very comfortable for walking.

Ridgeway - Men

12/20/2024

Mark F.

Not waterproof

Love the shoes, but like so many clothing manufacturers the “waterproof” description is just not true. Sitting in wet socks right now after my first encounter with a bit of precipitation during second week with the shoes. So nice otherwise, but so very disappointed at another false claim of “waterproof.” Maybe just defective pair? But do I really want to throw away more money to try again?

Ridgeway - Men

12/20/2024

Xero Shoes

Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you love the shoes but deeply regret your experience with the waterproofing. This isn’t the quality we aim for, and it sounds like your pair might be defective. Our team would be happy to assist—please reach out so we can replace or refund your pair under warranty. We appreciate your patience and hope to restore your trust in Xero Shoes. Your insights help us improve, and we value your input as part of our commitment to delivering the best barefoot-inspired footwear. Thank you for giving us the chance to make it right!