Gear Review: The Xero Scrambler Mid is an Ultralight Hiking Shoe for Spring
Now that spring is officially in the air, I'm sure more than a few of you are itching to get back out on the trail. To help you do that, Xero Shoes is launching a whole new line of footwear designed to support an active lifestyle. One of the flagship models coming to the line-up is the new Scrambler Mid, an ultra-lightweight hiking boot that is both stylish and comfortable. But for some, it just might be too lightweight.
Now that spring is officially in the air, I’m sure more than a few of you are itching to get back out on the trail. To help you do that, Xero Shoes is launching a whole new line of footwear designed to support an active lifestyle. One of the flagship models coming to the line-up is the new Xero Scrambler Mid, an ultra-lightweight hiking boot that is both stylish and comfortable. But for some, it just might be too lightweight. Photo Credit: Xero Shoes
A Sneaker for Hiking
For many hikers and backpackers looking to go light and fast on the trail, a trail running shoes is almost always the default footwear option. With the Scrambler Mid, Xero has taken some of our favorite aspects of trail runners and integrated them into a more boot-like design. The result is a lightweight option that is extremely comfortable. So much so, that you may find yourself wearing them off the trail too.
Tipping the scales at 11 ounces (312 grams) per shoe, Xero describes the Scrambler Mid as “the world’s lightest technical hiking boot.” It’...
