Ridgeway - Retro-Inspired Waterproof Hiker

Ridgeway - Retro-Inspired Waterproof Hiker

$69.99$97.99

  • Waterproof and Comfortable
  • Innovative Midsole Design
  • Lightweight and Grippy
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Ridgeway - Women (Clearance) $69.99$97.99
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Why You’ll Love Ridgeway

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.

I hated the way hiking boots looked and felt… until I found these. My feet stay protected, and I LOVE the style.

Jess K.

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.

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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.

Customer Reviews

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08/11/2025
Darien R.
United States United States
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Best fit no blisters

These are the first pair I own that made a 26 mile (round trip) backpacking adventure comfortable. I sized up to fit sock liners and thick hiking socks. I love them! Plenty of room for your foot to expand and support in you ankles as well. The waterproof feature is a must. Love them! Highly recommend

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08/05/2025
Alicia
CA CA
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Not meant for all hikes

They are a decent boot, but I wore them on a challenging hike yesterday and the entire decent down my toes were completely smushed for hours due to my foot not being able to stay in place. Side stepping was also painful for the same reasons. Lead to some very sore toes today. I would recommend them for flatter terrain.

AP
07/29/2025
Ashley P.
United States United States
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Such an awesome boot

I've gotten so many compliments on these boots. People love the color and they look great. I feel like I really tested the "waterproof" portion of these boots too. I have hike many miles in all kinds of weather and never had a problem with them. While at a three day camp for Scouts, it rained HARD everyday and finally the boots did get wet all the way through. It was a rough wet environment and there was no way to dry them out there. I was able to clean them up well after the trip and let them actually dry though and they're ready to go once again. I already plan on buying a second pair.

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07/20/2025
Lea
United States United States
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No break-in needed!

I waited to review these until they made it through a summer of camping and hiking! These were an instant favorite pair of hiking boots I’ve ever owned. Super durable, comfortable, lightweight and I got so many compliments on how cute they were (a bonus, for sure!). I replaced a non-zero drop pair from another popular company with these after I was left very sore after a medium difficulty hike. Did many more miles on these my first outing with them and no sore calves and my feet have no blisters or sore spots! Unbelievably positive experience after a lifetime of foot pain. Can’t recommend them enough!

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05/25/2025
Lou
Nepal Nepal

Perfect for everything

I’ve waited a year to write this review as I really wanted to test them out. I’ve used them as my everyday boot throughout an entire Canadian winter (I added a wool insole) and never felt like I had no grip on the ice or cold toes. The snow also never soaked through. On a more recent test, I’ve just finished hiking the Annapurna circuit in Nepal, crossing rivers, climbing steep shale trails, walking along river beds full of rocks, and down hill on slick root covered paths, as well as a decent amount of pavement and I haven’t had one single issue with these boots. Seriously, they’re so light with great traction, it makes hiking easier than with traditional hiking boots in my opinion. If you’re hesitating, don’t! They’re well worth it

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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.