DayLite Hiker EV – Women

I bought these shoes for a trip to Israel. And I'm so glad that I did! They have been very comfortable and my feet don't get tired or feel sore as by the end of the day. Today we were at Tel Megiddo and we got caught in a torrential rain and wind storm. A lot of people's feet got wet because their shoes were wet but mine didn't. My feet are nice and dry and I'm so thankful! Great job on these shoes. I love them!

I tried the 9 1/2 too big and I tried the 9 too small but still way too wide for my foot. I'm going to wait and try again with the Terraflex perhaps. Comfort was spectacular though, so I don't want to give up.

I bought two pairs of the daylight hikers, and I can already feel the difference! I have plantar fasciitis, and these shoes make it possible to stand all day at work without pain! Plus they are stylish and very comfortable.

I love my DayLite EVs! I didn’t know what to expect with the “barefoot” style but I love how my shoes grip rocks and in the process of wearing these, I’m strengthening my ankles — score! Finding the right size is a little tricky... still not sure if I landed the right size, but figured I could work them in by wearing them out and about. They really are comfortable and I’m happy with my purchase. 🙂

I bought these for work - so I am trying to avoided dirt/snow/water/etc. The cloth exterior grabs dust and hair, and holds grass seeds and the like, so I've been very precious with them. That said - I can get away with wearing them every day for work at a business casual office and can walk to work in very snowy conditions. Either holds sweat a bit, or extra absorbs snow, and can get clammy. Maybe after they get too dirty for the office, I'll take them hiking.

I live in Rhode Island where we have cold, wet and snowy winters. I was aware that these DayLite Hikers aren't waterproof, but I decided to buy them over the fully waterproof Xcursion because they are supposed to be more flexible and lighter. I would have liked to try on both styles at the same time but regardless, I am happy with my decision. I don't intend to spend much time in wet snow in these boots but just to be ready for a little wetness I covering them with a waterproofing wax. Now they are kind of greasy and aren't so pretty to look at but I'm more interested in practicality. I haven't yet tried them out in wet weather so I don't know if it will make much difference. It is hard for me to call them 'boots' because they feel more like regular sneakers with a high, very padded ankle collar. They are flexible, light and roomy. Walking in them is a pleasure. The odd thing about these boots is the perculiar snapping sound that the fabric makes as it straightens out after being flexed. It pops back with a noise similar to the sound of a flipflop flapping on a heel. I'm usually the quietest walker in my family - no footfall noises from my Xero shoe DIY huaraches or my Hana shoes - so this snapping business is a little annoying. I've been wearing the boots on a regular basis for about a month now doing nothing more strenuous than walking with my dog in the woods. They are already showing considerable wear on both boots in the very small area where my foot bends. There is a criss-cross of blue strapping and the fabric around and between those laces is fraying (around the end of my big toe metatarsal bone). I don't know if this is unique to my stride but I have no memory of any of my other shoes ever having wear and tear at this location. If Xero Shoes ever does a redesign of these boots they may want to have the area around the blue strapping in the forefoot have some of the vinyl-like black material there. The boots fulfill nearly all of my wants and needs: vegan materials, light weight, flexible, no arch or heel. They aren't waterproof and may not be warm enough on a seriously cold day. I don't know if I would call them "barefoot boots" because you really feel like you're wearing shoes. But they are comfortable, I can wear them all day. I like how they look. When I wear them on a long walk up in the White Mountains I'll report back here with an update!

My wife absolutely loves the boot. Only reason for not 45 stars is that the customer service was very slow to respond to questions and it took way to long after order to receive.

My new shoes arrived yesterday and just got back from taking them on a test drive. WOW. Great traction yet I can still ‘feel’ the ground under my foot. The fit is just right; enough toe space all around. Great padding and support around my ankle. There is not one shoe in my closet that doesn’t hurt my feet somewhere except your shoes. They are just what my feet need. Many thanks!!!

I purchased these boots for something a bit warmer to wear while outdoors. They fit the bill! They were perfectly comfortable right out of the box, and my feet were so comfortable while hiking in them. I felt that the laces were a bit too long, but I may just fix that by buying a lock lace kit from Xero and ditching the tie laces altogether. Great shoe, very happy with my purchase!

The first few times i wore them they were a little bit painful, because of a harsh seam where the tounge meets the front top of the shoe. And also the edge near the ankle... but then they softened i guess and now they feel completely fine and really comfortable! And they work great in the winter weather, in minus temperatures and snow. I just put a cheap thermal insole inside and use wool socks. It's really warm but it never gets hot. They only downside is that they aren't waterproof, so you have to avoid puddles if there are any, like in autumn and spring. But even then they can be sprayed with waterproof spray and be a bit water-resistant against light rain. I'd say it's the most versatile shoe. Maybe waterproof version would be even better, but at least these are very breathable.