Our verdict

Badass shoes are the perfect definition for Aqua X Sport. Indeed, this grippy kick from Xero Shoes doesn't back down in wet environments, nor is it fazed by dryland in the heat of the sun. We found that its lightweight, aquatic design is also matched with tonnes of flexibility and comfort, making our watery adventures extra exhilarating.

Asics Core Men's Windbreaker Running Jacket Pros

  • Incredibly tenacious
  • Lighter than the Mesa Trail
  • Super comfortable on day one
  • Effectively expels water
  • Dries quickly
  • Quite versatile
  • Air cool
  • Mighty flexible

Asics Core Men's Windbreaker Running Jacket Cons

  • Pricey for a water shoe
  • These shoes are pretty but I wanted red shoes but they are more orange than red

Audience verdict

90
Superb!

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Who should buy the Xero Shoes Aqua X Sport

As a perfect partner for amphibious hikes, the Xero Shoes Aqua X Sport cuts through anything wet with fluidity. Purchase it if:

  • You've been looking for hiking footwear that rivals most hiking sandals in lightness.
  • Non-marking Running Contagrip.
  • Rock hopping around creeks and rivers is your thing.
  • You live in areas where floods occur often.

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Who should NOT buy it

If you love hiking over areas that include water and want more underfoot protection and drainage, consider a hiking sandal: KEEN Clearwater CNX. Women Lido Flat Sandal in Beige lambskin Merrell Hydro Moc

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The Aquaman of shoes

We are convinced that the Xero Shoes Aqua X Sport is such an amphibious gem. It moves in and around water quite effortlessly, thanks to its great ability to shed water the moment we emerge. The shoe also track-sole leather boots, botines adidas botitas 2016 black gold sneakers.

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The super-sticky Aqua X Sport

In the Aqua X Sport, we have no fears trudging through the water. The aggressiveness of the lugs on its outsole keeps us stable on wet rocks and algae-covered surfaces (think mossy river boulders and felled trees).

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Nothing short of brilliant comfort-wise

They're super comfortable, too. The shoe's plushness is also available right from the get-go, as we realise that it requires no breaking-in.

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Rather expensive for its class

However, we think that Xero Shoes Aqua X Sport's asking price of £140 is a bit steep. Case in point: on average, water hiking shoes cost only £110.

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Xero Shoes Aqua X Sport equals multi-use

We believe that the Aqua X Sport is among the most versatile hiking shoes out there. We are able to use it for water sports, running, and even hiking.

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Bends to your will

We discovered that Aqua X Sport is also very flexible. We find it really packable and we can jam it into our packed luggage without losing its form.

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Exceptionally breathable

This is also among the most breathable shoes we've ever tried on. Our feet are super ventilated in this shoe so we can recommend it for summer use. 

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Could be more odour-proof

However, after repeatedly going in and out of the water, we noticed that the shoe started to smell really bad. That said, we believe this can be avoided by Slide the shoe dry for a few minutes before diving back into the water.

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This hiker from Xero Shoes feels lighter than the Mesa Trail. 

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