Ridgeway - Retro-Inspired Waterproof Hiker

Ridgeway - Retro-Inspired Waterproof Hiker

$69.99$139.99

  • Waterproof and Comfortable
  • Innovative Midsole Design
  • Lightweight and Grippy
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Ridgeway - Women $69.99$139.99
We recommend your usual size.
$69.99$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.” Jess K.

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.

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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 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!

Check out these reviews from Ridgeway wearers

Sizing

Women’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
5 35.5 3.5
5.5 36 4
6 36.5 4.5
6.5 37 5
7 37.5 5.5
7.5 38 6
8 38.5 6.5
8.5 39 7
9 39.5 7.5
9.5 40 8
10 40.5 8.5
10.5 41 9
11 41.5 9.5
11.5 42 10
12 42.5 10.5

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


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.

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.

Please go to Xero Shoes Return Policy page to learn about our 45-day return policy.

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KS
04/17/2025
Kimberlee S.
US US

The long sought after boot has arrived!

The perfect boot has finally arrived! Wide toe box, non-contoured sole, it is so perfectly comfortable. These boots are very tough and durable. I live in a very rocky area with jagged sharp rocks and rough terrain. These boots are outlasting any others… and I have tried many! Get yourself a pair!

Xero Shoes Ridgeway - Women Review
BP
04/17/2025
Brieanna P.
US US

Amazing, comfy, waterproof

I love these hiking boots! I fell in love with Xero shoes when I tried a pair for work and realized my feet love them! I just moved to Vermont and needed a pair of good waterproof hiking boots and decided I wanted to try Xeros since I loved my other sneakers so much. They are amazing, comfy, and mud proof and water proof!

CE
04/16/2025
Cathy E.
US US

Ridgeway hiking boots

I have had barefoot sneakers for awhile and love them. So I thought I'd try your hiking boots. I am unsure about them. They are the right size, my toes are near the front of the boot. But there is soooo much room inside width-wise that I don't feel all that supported. I feel like I am swimming in them. I don't dislike them. I think I need to get used to them. But it feels odd to have no padding or support, especially around the ankle. I live in the Adirondack mountains where the hiking is pretty rough and the winters long. I think these are good general use boots, but I don't wear boots for day to day use, only for hiking. I hate wearing shoes in general. So I love the lightness. Time will tell if they are going to be durable and study enough for hard core hiking. I a m optimistic.

JU
04/16/2025
Jamie U.
US US

Very comfortable! Like these a lot

These came with that “broken in” feel. Not too stiff and I like the roominess in the toes. Will be using these for a hiking trip coming up. Would definitely recommend! Shipping was fast too

KC
04/11/2025
Kelly C.
US US

Comfortable walking shy

Excited to break these in for our trip to Alaska in July. Looking forward to some great hiking during our time in Talkeetna AK! Thanks for creating such comfortable and supportive footwear!!

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Enjoy Natural Comfort.

Natural Fit

Natural Fit

Wide toe boxes let your toes spread and relax. "Zero-drop" non-elevated heel for proper posture.

Natural Feel

Natural Feel

Our patented FeelTrue sole protects your foot while giving your brain the feedback and stimulation required.

Natural Motion

Natural Motion

Flexible soles let your foot bend and flex naturally. Low-to-the-ground design for balance and agility.