Ridgeway - Retro-Inspired Waterproof Hiker

We recommend ordering your usual size.

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.
*If you normally buy a Euro or UK Size, check out the handy conversion charts below.

Men's Sizing Chart:

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

Women's Sizing Chart:

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
Any questions? Contact the Customer Happiness Team, call us at 303 447 3100, or send us an email. We’re here to help.

Ridgeway - Retro-Inspired Waterproof Hiker

$139.99

Ultra Lightweight Stylish Hiking Boot

We recommend your usual size.
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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 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!

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SIZE GUIDE

We recommend ordering your regular size.

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.
*If you normally buy a Euro or UK Size, check out the handy conversion charts below.

Women’s Sizing Chart:

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

Men’s Sizing Chart:

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
Any questions? Contact the Customer Happiness Team, we’re here to help!

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.

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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EC
09/23/2023
Elizabeth C.
US US

Great hiking boots

The fit is perfect and didn’t require any breaking in. Haven’t used them in wet conditions yet but I don’t anticipate any problems. All in all a nice boot for the price.

ER
09/22/2023
Elisa R.
US US

Good Looking Waterproof Shoes

I was looking for a pair of good looking waterproof shoes for a trip to Europe where I may go hiking and maybe walk in the rain depending on weather, so I ordered these after reading positive reviews. They are cute, classic, hiking boots with a wide toe box. I got a compliment that I looked cute the first day I wore them. I tie the laces pretty tight to make sure my foot is sitting back into the shoe so my toes don’t jam into the front of the shoe. It makes the ankle feel pretty tight, but maybe that’s normal. Overall, thus far they seem like a stable shoe serving their purpose.

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MT
09/22/2023
Marlene T.
US US

Great hiking boot

Great "barefoot" hiking boot. Roomy, lightweight, no heel rise, good looking, comfortable.

GL
09/22/2023
Gay L.
US US

Stability-yep

So far so good. I’ve only worn them on two outings. They definitely help with stability on uneven terrain. Once I break them in some -especially above the ankles-I will feel more comfortable on steep inclines. They are a little stiff but again they will flex more with use. Going to Maine soon. Can’t wait to try them on hiking trails Aroostook County.

NI
09/21/2023
Nancy I.
CA CA

No break in required!

Wore these for the first time on a 10km/400m gain hike and couldn’t be happier! No rubbing or pinching, and they were the perfect balance of flexibility and support for me. They are the third pair of Xero footwear I’ve purchased. I love the blue and gold.

LZ
09/20/2023
Lisa Z.
US US

Classic hiking boot styling

I was so excited when receiving these boots. They looked like classic hiking boots. The brown color is fantastic. Even though they had a more foot shape than regular hiking boots, they were still a little narrow for my feet. It was suggested to try the mens boot since they are suppose to be wider. No brown color but a nice muted gray is available that I am going to try.

LZ
09/20/2023
Lisa Z.
US US

Classic hiking boot styling

I was so excited when receiving these boots. They looked like classic hiking boots. The brown color is fantastic. Even though they had a more foot shape than regular hiking boots, they were still a little narrow for my feet. It was suggested to try the mens boot since they are suppose to be wider. No brown color but a nice muted gray is available that I am going to try.

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ST
09/19/2023
Stephanie T.
US US

Ridgeway, best way!

As soon as I put them on I loved them. Went for a walk first thing and had zero problems, not something I have said about other shoes. Worth every penny! Feet are extremely happy.

MB
09/18/2023
Maya B.
US US

Great comfy shoes

They are great. I got lots of compliments. I didn't give it five stars because I think the sole is a bit too thick for barefoot shoes

MB
09/18/2023
Maya B.
US US

Great comfy shoes

They are great. I got lots of compliments. I didn't give it five stars because I think the sole is a bit too thick for barefoot shoes