6/3/2023 0 Comments Daylite hikerThere was no room for expansion or swelling on the ups-and-downs of the trail. They were a little snug in the toe box, but clearly short in the length. Therefore, I was surprised when they were still too snug and short. I have an extremely wide forefoot, to the manner that my bothers always called me duck-foot, and although the Xero boots are designed with a wide toe box I still decided to order my traditional size. I re-measured and it was still suggesting a 9.5. I immediately balked, as I tend to wear a size 10.5 US or larger in every piece of footwear I own, save cowboy boots which I downsize to a 10 US. Interestingly enough, I followed the steps on the manufacturer's website to find the correct sizing using a sheet of paper, a pencil and a measuring tape to give me the correct size. The boots obviously won't make this next outing, but I look forward to getting the correct size and getting them on the trail! I slid my foot into the right boot, kicked my heel to the floor for a snug fit.and immediately realized they were too snug! I was so disappointed. The DayLite Hikers arrived just one day in advance of a planned 32 mi (52 km) backpacking trip I had planned! I was so excited, I tore into the shipping bag.opened the box and quickly snapped a few images for the test series before trying them on. Xero has clearly developed a lightweight boot designed with the minimalist in mind. And most hiking boots don't let your foot bend, move, flex and feel the world… until the DayLite Hiker". I rarely copy directly from a manufacturer website to explain product specifications, but the following quote clearly sums up the DayLite Hikers in my opinion: "Most hikes don't need a big, heavy, technical hiking boot. Finally, the website states the boots are vegan friendly. The boot tread is a dual-chevron style designed for grip and the sockliner, or insole if removable should the wearer desire and even 'more barefoot' feeling. They also have adjustable instep straps to allow for varying tension. A quick web search taught me that these are a Hispanic styled sandal from pre-Colombian days. They have a 'huarache-inspired' heel strap. The upper fabric is designed with a highly water mesh and a protective toe bumper called Tough Tech. Even with this lightweight minimalist styling, they offer as "5,000 mile sole warranty". The DayLite is designed to be lightweight and to allow the wearer to feel the earth as they walk it. With both day hikers and casual wearers in mind they offer a large toe box to allow the foots digits to spread within the boot. For comparison, many hiking shoes/boots or running shoes offer anywhere from an 8 - 12 mm (0.3 - 0.4 in) drop. They have a zero-drop, which means the heel is not elevated above the toes. The Xero DayLite Hiker are a light weight hiking boot designed to all natural movement of the foot and a design that many refer to as a 'barefoot' style footwear. Measured Weight: 11.5 oz (326 g) Measured a Men's Size 10.5 - USĬolors Available: Black, Mesquite (Brown), Black & Yellow Listed Weight: 10.2 oz (289 g) Based on a Men's Size 9 - US I try to keep the all-inclusive weight of my pack under 20 lb (9 kg) even in the winter. I also do several annual outings lasting four to five days covering distances between 15 to 20 mi (24 - 32 km) per day. I generally go on one or two night outings that cover from 5 to 20 mi (8 - 32 km) distances. In the last several years I have become a hammock camping enthusiast. I backpacked as a Boy Scout, and then again almost every month in my twenties, while packing an average weight of 50+ lb (23+ kg). Reviews > Footwear > Boots > Xero Shoes DayLite Hikers > Test Report by Steven M KiddĬLICK HERE TO SKIP TO THE LONG-TERM REPORTīackpacking Background: I've been a backpacker on and off for over 30 years.
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