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Why We Love This Deal
Xero Shoes is one of the fastest-rising footwear brands. It’s poised to change the way folks think about support, leaning on principles of zero-drop designs in its sneakers and hiking boots that give the wearer’s foot a natural motion pattern. If you’ve been itching to try a pair but have been waiting for a good deal, take a look over at REI, where Xero Shoes Scrambler II Mid Hiking Boots are 35% off.
Xero Shoes Scrambler II Mid Hiking Boots, $110 (was $170) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: Sizes 8 through 12 are still available at this time.
- Color Options: Asphalt/Black
- Weight: 1 lb., 8.2 oz. per pair
- Materials: 100% vegan materials with a 100% polyester mesh with TPU overlays, polyester lining, foam midsole, and Michelin rubber with Fiberlite outsole.
- Intended For: The Xero Shoes Scrambler II is intended for hikers looking for a lightweight, zero-drop boot that’s flexible and gives a natural feel during hikes.
Xero Shoes’ Scrambler II Mid Hiking Boots pull on the brand’s core design philosophy to create a light and technical boot. Each boot weighs less than a pound, but the shoes are made with durable vegan materials that include a grippy Michelin rubber bottom and light foams for comfortable landings.
The zero-drop design means your feet will actually contribute to the phrase “sure-footed,” and you won’t be relying on extra support. Your foot’s natural movements and bends are reflected by the boot, giving a foot-to-ground experience that is pure and reactive.
All of this is wrapped up in an attractive gray asphalt and black package. The boots come in sizes 8 through 13, but we’ve already seen the 12.5 and 13 sizes sell out. As an REI sale, that means those sizes will never come back, so there’s some incentive to scout out your size right away.
What Shoppers Are Saying
There aren’t many reviews of the Scrambler II Mid on REI yet, but what’s there is very good. 100% of reviewers recommend the shoes so far.
One shopper who’s experimenting with barefoot style shoes said, “I put these on and the comfort was immediate. They stay tied, they allow massive air flow, and the comfort is unmatched. I can’t speak for durability yet. But I am now a Xero customer.”
The Xero Shoes Scrambler II Mid Hiking Boots at $110 are priced excellently for your early forays into barefoot-style hiking boots, too. Get yours before your size sells out.
