Which Scrambler Is Right for You?
Whether you’re headed out for an easy day on the trail, setting off on a multi-day trip or aiming for a new speed record, there’s a Xero Shoes Scrambler that will be the perfect fit for your adventure. This guide will help you choose which Scrambler is right for you.
Like all our shoes, the Scrambler family is rooted in barefoot principles…
- Wider, foot-shaped toe box designed to let your toes splay for greater comfort and balance.
- Zero-drop heel promotes natural posture and movement for improved stability and agility.
- Thin, flexible sole gives you ground feedback to help you move better over any type of terrain.
They’re also more lightweight than you would expect any hiking shoe to be. You know how, at the end of a long day of hiking, the first thing you want to do is take off your shoes? You won’t feel like that in any version of the Scrambler. Even after putting in the miles, your feet will still feel good.
But each Scrambler has unique features that will determine the best choice for you…
*eVent Membrane: Designed to withstand any weather condition, eVent® BIO Footwear is a waterproof and planet-positive laminate that combines cutting edge technology with highly renewable plant-based materials. Derived from tall oil, a byproduct of wood pulp, BIO Footwear offers good abrasion resistance, ensuring your shoes stand the test of time.
*Michelin Fiberlite: The thin Michelin fiberlite technology in the sole gives unparalleled strength, flexibility, and lightness. Plus, with mud-shedding lugs inspired by Michelin’s high-performance mountain bike tires, you feel the confidence that comes from incredible grip.
The Scrambler Trail Series
The Scrambler Trail Series features a mix of mid- and low-cut, waterproof and non-waterproof hiking shoes made for day hikes and backpacking trips. The grippy lugged outsoles are up to tackling moderate terrain and the barefoot design means these are comfortable for long days on the trail.
Scrambler Trail Mid – All-Day Comfort for Warm, Dry Hikes
This hiking boot is highly breathable with an abrasion resistant upper that’s ready for tough terrain. The gusseted tongue keeps debris out. The durable mesh upper with welded overlays provides lightweight, flexible protection. The larger lugs give you ample traction for confidence and agility on the trail.
The Scrambler Trail Mid keeps feet cool and comfortable throughout the day, even when you’re putting in a lot of miles.
You’ll also enjoy good ankle protection that doesn’t feel too stiff. And the lacing system ensures a snug but not restrictive fit… important to feeling confident when you’re hiking on uneven ground.
Bottom Line: This is our most comfortable hiking boot for warm, dry hiking conditions. If you’re putting in a lot of miles, hiking over uneven terrain, and enjoying a sunny day… that’s the perfect setting for the Scrambler Trail Mid.
Scrambler Trail Mid WP – All-Day Comfort No Matter the Terrain or Weather
Our Scrambler Trail Mid WP is the waterproof version of the Scrambler Trail Mid.
You’ll enjoy the same lightweight comfort, durability, and rugged traction, but with the added protection of being waterproof. The XeroTex™ membrane and gusseted tongue keep water and debris out. The mid-cut design offers the ankle protection you want for longer or more technical hikes.
Even when you’re hiking a steep trail on a rainy day, you’ll feel secure on your feet… and your feet will feel dry and comfortable.
Bottom Line: When you want to put in the miles no matter the terrain or the weather, the Scrambler Trail Mid WP is a great choice. This boot is waterproof and grippy — perfect for cool, wet conditions — but still comfortable on warmer days.
Scrambler Trail Low WP – A Low-Profile, Waterproof Trail Runner
If your favorite weekend activity is a long day hike exploring somewhere new, then the Scrambler Trail Low WP could be the perfect Scrambler for you. Featuring the same abrasion-resistant mesh upper with welded overlays as the Scrambler Trail Mid, this trail runner gives you the lightweight, flexible protection you want on rough terrain.
You’ll feel light and agile on your feet in any weather, and your feet will stay dry in soggy weather conditions and through stream crossings.
Bottomline: A low-profile, waterproof trail runner that can handle serious hiking conditions.
The Scrambler Michelin Series
The Scrambler Michelin Series features hiking boots and trail running shoes with our Michelin fiberlite sole. Made in collaboration with Michelin (the car and bike tire company), these soles boast unparalleled strength and flexibility while being unexpectedly light.
Whether you’re out for a run on your favorite trail or tackling technical terrain, the combination of exceptional grip and lightweight design make the Michelin series a great choice.
Scrambler Mid II – Ultra-Light Hiking Boot with a Michelin Fiberlite Sole
The Scrambler Mid II is up to the technical needs of an epic hike, but so comfortable, you won’t mind leaving them on when you finish your day.
This boot’s Michelin fiberlite sole is combined with mud-shedding lugs so you have incredible grip on the trail.
The Scrambler Mid II’s abrasion-resistant, vegan-friendly, breathable upper and welded sidewalls keep dirt and debris out of your boots. The moisture-wicking lining allows airflow even on the hottest days, so your feet stay dry and comfortable.
Bottom Line: Whether you take it for a day trip or a speed hike, the Scrambler Mid II offers all the capability of a robust hiking boot while feeling more like a shoe.
Scrambler Mid II WP – Ultralight Waterproof Hiking Boot
In the Scrambler Mid II WP, you get a bio-based internal membrane that’s 100% waterproof but that allows moisture to escape. That means even when you’re working hard, your feet will remain dry and comfortable.
We’ve paired the best in waterproof protection with the superior grip of our Michelin fiberlite sole and a tightly woven, abrasion-resistant, breathable mesh upper that keeps debris out and that’s durable in the face of rough terrain
Bottom Line: Whatever you need, the Scrambler Mid II WP delivers… comfort on long hikes… grippy on technical terrain… waterproof for when the weather gets soggy… and lightweight so you feel agile on the trail.
Scrambler Low – Lightweight Trail Runner with Exceptional Traction
Race, hike, scramble, and explore in the Scrambler Low.
In addition to outstanding grip from the Michelin fiberlite sole, in the Scrambler Low you’ll also enjoy exceptional breathability, so your feet stay comfortable and dry, even when you’re working hard.
When you’re running over distances, enjoying a leisurely walk, or putting in the miles on the trail, the Scrambler Low gives you all-day comfort on the road, trail, or gravel paths.
Bottomline: Comfortable from the moment you put them on — great performance for a variety of activities and terrains.
Scrambler Low EV – High-Performance Trail Runner
If what you need is an all-terrain shoe with a barefoot feel and just the right amount of protection to feel the trail and enjoy every step, the Scrambler Low EV is the right call.
The outsole, with Michelin Fiberlite technology, provides lightweight grip with unparalleled flexibility for confidence and agility on the trail. This shoe fits like a glove — so comfortable, you might forget you have it on.
And they’re made to be tough, breathable, and quick drying, so whatever you do in them, you can count on doing it in comfort.
Bottomline: This is our lightest trail runner yet. You’ll find it tough, breathable, and comfortable on or off the trail.
Every Xero Shoes Scrambler gives you a true-to-barefoot experience. You’ll enjoy more room for your toes, zero drop for natural posture, and thin, flexible soles for good ground feel. That all adds up to all-day comfort no matter how you love to spend your time outdoors. For trail-running, day-hiking, and back-packing, you can’t beat the comfort, durability, and flexibility of the Scrambler series.
