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.
  • 5,000 mile sole warrantySole warranty
  • Over 71,000 5 star reviews!71,000+ 5-star reviews!
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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.

Customer Reviews
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JL
05/11/2024
Joellen L.
US US

cute boots

very cut, well made. They run one half size bigger than the other hiking boots. I would like to make an exchange.

AT
05/10/2024
Alice T.
US US

Super cute and comfy

These were my 4th zero’s so I obviously like the brand. These are darling; retro and playful without being immature. From prior purchases I knew I could expect a wide toe cabin, flexibility and support, this was true. My other boots by xero have held up really well under hard wear on the farm and the river.

SB
05/08/2024
Susan B.
US US

Great overall, with some caveats

Excellent boots with a couple of flaws: I love these boots for their comfort, initial waterproofness, support and traction. The issues I’ve had: the opening is narrow which makes it hard to put the boot on, even with the laces loosened, the heel is soft and smashes down easily, and the boots shrank after getting soaked and drying - even gradually. I had to use boot stretchers and they’re still a little too short - I think the suede shrank the whole boot. The boot also loses its waterproofness after it gets soaked. I did buy a second pair because I needed a quick fix for a trip and you deliver very quickly, but I would have preferred to be able to use my old pair for the trip. Instead, I left the boots at home with a boot stretcher, hoping to get them back to their original size.

TE
05/08/2024
Tracy E.
US US

I like them can’t wait to take them out camping

Cute and comfy we’ll get back with you on how they are for camping adventures

DC
05/08/2024
Dafne C.
US US

Love the look! but a bit too wide

Let me start by saying this is great looking boot! One of the main reasons I like Xero shoes is the width of the toe box which allows for freedom of movement of the toes while still feeling snug around the rest of the foot. Unfortunately, these boots feel wide from the toes all the way up the foot. To make them feel more snug, I've had to pull the shoelaces tight and still the boot feels 'loose'. There is no way I would be able to wear thin hiking socks and even now, wearing thicker socks helps a bit but not enough I feel to not get blisters on a long hike.

05/08/2024

Xero Shoes

We're glad to hear that you find our boot aesthetically pleasing, but we're sorry to learn about the fit issues you've encountered. Your feedback about the width of the toe box and the overall fit is incredibly valuable to us. We strive to provide footwear that offers both freedom of movement for the toes and a snug fit for the rest of the foot, so we apologize if this particular model didn't meet your expectations. If you're open to it, we'd love to assist you in finding a different Xero Shoes model that may better suit your needs and preferences. Our customer happiness team is available to help guide you through the exchange or return process. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we appreciate your support of Xero Shoes.