I converted to zero drop a few years ago and have been searching for a great hiking boot with good ankle support. I started with Altras but they were too heavy and clunky and I always got blisters. I then switched to Xero but they fell apart fast (I only hiked 3 decent sized hikes in them in the white mtns which are pretty rocky and they just got tore up)I found these on clearance at Sierra and did a few small hikes and my feet were happy. I just did 30 mile backpack in them this weekend. Its still a little bit of a shoulder season - so we hit mud, water, snow, and ice, and of course classic NH rock scrambles and lots and lots of rock hopping. They did great. My feet were super happy. I barebooted because the monorail was pretty unstable and just short sections so spikes would be worthless - and they provided good traction. Felt pretty secure on slippery wet rocks too decending south twin. lower watercrossings - feet stayed dry. Fairly water resistent. Got a few good muddy puddles too with no issues.

having tried and loved the tracker esc, i wanted a version that was faster/easier to put on. i can actually slip them on by holding the front and back loops apart, thereby stretching the elastic.

i need to remember to tighten them when i use them for hiking, but otherwise they’re quite comfortable for everyday. i found the insoles a little hot so i replaced them with the vivobarefoot thin cork insole. now they’re a dream to wear.

at first i found the toe line off-putting but now i think it’s rather cute. these zero drop shoes have helped improve my lower back issues and my foot pain is nonexistent. i feel like my impending bunions have actually regressed.

highly recommend. i bought a backup pair bc of the great discount and bc i want another pair in case they discontinue this model. i’m having a hard time imagining going back to regular shoes.

I love these. The women's were too narrow for me. So glad I tried the men's--they are perfect cozy and warm. I wear them with my favorite mid weight injinji toe socks.