16 Best Zero Drop Hiking Shoes
Updated on: March 2023
Best Zero Drop Hiking Shoes in 2023
JOOMRA Women Barefoot Shoes Minimal Wide Crossfit for Ladies Zero Drop Athletic Hiking Trekking 5 Toes Sneakers Workout Five Fingers Footwear Black Size 9.5
- Rubber outsoles offer the optimal balance of traction and durability, with a responsive feel on unpredictable terrain.circular lug patterns provide grip during movement
- Removable insoles support the feet's arches and not cause too much pressure and transfer weight over the ball of the feet.
- Thicker topline wrapped perfectly around feet, which make shoes not fall off during exercise
- Reflective strip on heel counter,make sure safty during exercise at night
Merrell Women's Bare Access Arc 4 Trail Running Shoe, Sleet/Vibrant Coral, 8 M US
- Mesh and TPU upper
- Traditional lace closure
- Reflective details for increased visibility in low light
- Breathable mesh lining
- 0mm Drop / 8mm Heel Cush / 12.7mm Heel Stack Height
ALTRA AFW1953G Women's Superior 4 Trail Running Shoe, Dark Blue - 6.5 B (M) US
- Ideal Uses: Trail running, trail racing
- Cushioning: Low
- Stack Height: 21mm
- Weight: 6.6 oz / 187 g
- Designed to Improve: Natural Foot Positioning, Toe Splay, Comfort, Stability
New Balance Women's 10v1 Minimus Trail Running Shoe, Outerspace/Voltage Violet, 9.5 D US
- Synthetic/Mesh Upper
- Antimicrobial Treatment to Reduce Odor
- Vibram Outsole
- Acteva
- 4 MM Drop
WHITIN Men's Trail Running Shoes Minimalist Barefoot 5 Five Fingers Wide Width Toe Box Gym Workout Fitness Low Zero Drop Hiking Male Black Size 9
- Anatomical shape provides natural comfort.
- Adaptive materials and minimalist construction.
- Zero drop from heel to toe for a natural stride.
- Our vegan friendly footwear uses 0% animal products.
- Note, if between sizes, order next size down.
Merrell Women's Vapor Glove 4 Sneaker, Velvet Morning, 09.5 M US
- Vibram TC5+
- Merrell Barefoot 2 construction for enhanced proprioception and stability during variable movement
Xero Shoes TerraFlex Trail Running Hiking Shoe - Minimalist Zero-Drop Lightweight Barefoot-Inspired - Men, Black, 11 D(M) US
- TRAIL-GRIPPING -- a 4mm lugged sole gives you incredible traction -- uphill, downhill, fast, or slow, in dry and wet conditions
- COMFORT - The foot-first, natural movement design lets your feet bend, flex, move, and feel the world the way they're supposed to
- PROTECTION - 6mm of FeelTrue rubber, with an embedded 3mm BareFoam layer smooths out the rough spots
- NOTE: TerraFlex runs small. We recommend ordering 1/2 size larger than your normal shoe size. Of course, if this isn't correct, you can exchange it for the right size.
Merrell Women's Vapor Glove 2 Trail Running Shoe, Black/Castle Rock, 9 M US
- Barefoot-style trail runner in mesh and TPU with traditional lace closure, breathable mesh lining, and integrated microfiber soft footbed
- 0mm cushioning with 0mm heel-to-toe drop
- Wash as needed in cold water, gentle cycle and air dry
Xero Shoes Xcursion - Men's Waterproof Minimalist Lightweight Hiking Boot - Zero Drop Wide Toe Box Vegan Black
- NATURAL COMFORT in a fully-waterproof hiking boot - Wide toe box lets your feet relax and toes spread. So lightweight you'll forget you're wearing them.
- NATURAL FIT - non-elevated heel for proper posture and low-to-the-ground for balance and agility.
- NATURAL MOVEMENT - flexible FeelTrue rubber sole lets your feet bend, move, and flex the way your feet are meant to move. Aggressive dual-chevron tread for great grip.
- NATURAL FEEL - get the combination of just-right protection while still getting the ground feeling your brain needs to let your body do what's natural.
- DURABLE and AFFORDABLE - Backed with the Xero Shoes 5,000 mile sole warranty
Merrell Men's Parkway Emboss Leather Sneaker, Stone, 10 Medium US
- Full grain leather upper
- Merrell Barefoot construction is minimal yet protective for versatility outside
- Breathable mesh liner
- EVA midsole for stability and comfort
ALTRA AFM1855F Men's Lone Peak 4.0 Trail Running Shoe, Gray/Orange - 13 D(M) US
- Durable mesh upper with integrated tongue
- Improved, grippier MaxTrac rubber
- StoneGuard resembles the skeletal structure of a foot
- Stack Height: 25mm
- Cushioning: Moderate
Xero Shoes TerraFlex - Women's Trail Running and Hiking Shoe - Barefoot-Inspired Minimalist Lightweight Zero-Drop - Black
- TRAIL-GRIPPING -- a 4mm lugged sole gives you incredible traction -- uphill, downhill, fast, or slow, in dry and wet conditions
- COMFORT - The foot-first, natural movement design lets your feet bend, flex, move, and feel the world the way they're supposed to
- PROTECTION - 6mm of FeelTrue rubber, with an embedded 3mm BareFoam layer smooths out the rough spots
- NOTE: TerraFlex runs small. We recommend ordering 1/2 size larger than your normal shoe size. Of course, if this isn't correct, you can exchange it for the right size.
Merrell Men's Bare Access 4 Trail Running Shoe, Dark Slate, 10 M US
- Mesh and tpu upper
- Traditional lace closure
- Integrated eva footbed
- Wash as needed in cold water, gentle cycle and air dry
WHITIN Men's Trail Running Shoes Minimalist Barefoot 5 Five Fingers Wide Width Toe Box Gym Workout Fitness Low Zero Drop Male Parkour Road Sport Breathable Beach Black Size 12
- A wide toe box lets your toes spread and relax.
- Produced using animal free products and processes.
- Removable sockliner (insole) if you want a "more barefoot" feeling.
- True rubber sole provides great protection while still getting the ground feedback.
- Note, if between sizes, order next size down.
TSLA Men's Trail Running Minimalist Barefoot Shoe, Baretrek(bk32) - Black & Grey, 9
- TSLA : Zero-Drop Cross-Trainer shoes designed for barefoot performance and outdoor trail activities
- * Alert : Choose 1/2 size down! We strongly recommend based on customer's reviews
- ex: usual size MEN 7 (D) > MEN 6.5(D)
- Slightly cushioned zero-drop sole : Offers barefoot feel of the terrain that stimulates and develops the bottom muscles the of foot for better stability.
- Dura Nylon Band : For instep support and a enhanced tight fit.
- Nonslip Grid : Outsoles feature excellent grip and resistance against slips.
- Dirt Proof Flyknit Upper : Keeps dusts and stains away while assuring breathability.
Vivobarefoot Men's ra ii-m, Black/Hyde, 43 EU/10-10.5 M US
- Pittards Wild Hide Leather Breathable Flat and wide Totally flexible Ultra-thin
Hiking the San Ramon Waterfalls in Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
Our hiking adventure to the San Ramon waterfalls while staying on Ometepe island in Nicaragua.
We had just missed the 10am ferry by minutes and were waiting for the 1130am one, so a few of us decided to use the restrooms and grab some drinks by the small convenience store. At around 1115am just as we were preparing to walk back to the dock, who else but Urs was dashing in our direction - he saw us and frantically gestured for us to get our asses to the boat pronto!!! Yes, this one time - of all times - the boat happened not only to be leaving on time, but even early! Surprising...no, shocking and quite unheard of in Latin America. No kidding. As we approached the island, dramatic views of the island's two volcanoes, Volcan Concepcion and Volcan Maderas, were offered.
The subsequent van ride was a bit rough - there's only one main road circling the island, and once you get off-road it's a horrible bumpy ride for 4km. Our lakeview cabin at Hotel Villa Paraiso was a welcome relief from Hospedaje Cocibolca in Granada, and a few steps away from the grey-sand Sto. Domingo beach. Although somewhat pricey for the locale, Hotel Villa Paraiso provided comfortable accommodations and delicious fresh seafood and meat entrees. Since an ardous, steep climb up either of the two volcanoes wasn't my cup of tea (7-8 hours), two days of R R; seemed to be in the cards.
However, feeling a bit guilty at my sloth, and eager to be in the company of the girls (haha), at the last minute decided it might be fun to join the early morning hike to the San Ramon waterfalls which was supposed to take about an hour each day. Chris billed it as not-too-strenuous, or in her words, "easy-peasy". At the falls entrance, the first clouds of trouble appeared. Our guide indicated that it was more like two hours to hike up because it was all uphill - uh oh, how do I say this? NOT GOOD. Too late to back out now, "what the hell...it's only 3 km. according to the sign", I hopefully told myself. And of course, our 32 cordobas (roughly $2) entrance fee had already been collected.
We all hiked along the path - at first it was smooth sailing on the well-defined trail, but as it gradually became more and more uphill, rocky, and crooked I soon got tired and just willing myself to reach the falls - from time to time I'd stop to catch my breath and silently curse at my decision and resolve to spend more time at the gym (yeah right). Other members of the group were getting knackered as well. Pei had on flimsy flip flops which I'm sure weren't the most ideal footwear for this actvity. After each mile elapsed, there was a marker which counted down, almost teasingly, "2Km to the falls", "1Km to the falls", and left me shaking my head and wondering why it seemed like an eternity between each kilometer. It was the longest 3km of my life, and felt more like 30km. Urs explained that the signs were indeed misleading and the work of amateurs, in his native Switzerland they take into account steepness and other factors - thus the signs in the Alps indicate "how long it feels like for the average person to hike", and not the actual distance.
At last, we reached the falls which to my blurred vision looked only barely more than a trickle and did not appear to be impressive at all. (Judge for yourself, refer to photo). So all that effort for a trickle. Too tired to be mad, I just sat silently and enjoyed the cool breeze which from time to time sprinkled me with water. After a big lunch back at the Villa Paraiso, the afternoon was spent napping and reading up on "Naked Economics" down at the beach. Relaxing, idyllic - yes, tranquility is more like it - not much else happened, except for a passing bird which shat on my leg, thus I had to go into the water to wash it off.
Visiting Ometepe island and appreciating its natural wonders is certainly a unique experience for any visitor.
