Customer Reviews Xero Shoes Daylite Hiker Fusion

Love them!!!! I cannot wait to hike far in these. They feel so good and remember, no arch support is a good thing! You have to train your feet! I regularly run and hike in minimalist shoes and my knees and feet feel great! So remember, if you are not used to minimalist shoes, please transition slowly. These run small. Order half size bigger.

Order a half-size up! Love these new hikers and finally, I won't feel like I have dumbbells strapped to my feet. These boots are light, roomy and allow me to feel the ground without hurting the sole of my foot. Again, wide toe box and flexible bottom make all the difference when negotiating difficult terrain. My feet can feel the ground and make adjustments on their own. I could never go back to a traditional hiking boot with a metal shank in the sole.

I was really excited about these shoes, and my initial impression after putting them on was that they are completely comfortable and could easily be worn for hours even straight out of the box. Yesterday I had an opportunity to wear them out for the first time and had them on for about 5 hours. By about the 3rd hour, I was feeling a little bit of rubbing on the outside of my ankles that was a bit uncomfortable - not enough to rub a blister, but still not great. My other concern is the stiffness from the mid foot back to the heel. I understand that these are made for hiking so the extra stabilization in the back half of the shoe is meant to protect from twists and sprains, but being used to a truly barefoot shoe with more flexibility throughout the entire sole, the front of my feet were beginning to ache from the extra effort of moving my whole foot. I couldn’t wait to get the shoes off and stretch and flex my feet. I did wear them with the insole in the shoe, but am going to try again with it out. I’m hoping this, and a bit more break-in time will help. I’m not ready to give up on them, but I did also just ordered the Xero Mesa Trail running shoe in hopes that they will still be good for the kind of hiking I’ll be doing and will also solve the couple of issues I have with the Daylite Hiker Fusion.

I tried the Excursion Hiker(9.5) and DayLite Hiker(9). When ordering, I was informed that Excursions were running smaller. However, upon delivery, I discovered the half size would have been fine. I was disappointed that Xero did not have them in stock to exchange so I purchased them from another source (REI). I received the Excursion just in time for vacation to trek ALL OVER COLORADO!!! These boots are EXTREMELY comfortable - my fellow hikers were enviable regarding the flexibility of the shoe!! The shoes are Not heavy, the traction is good, and when I step on rocks on the trail or other rough terrain, I have a sense of solid foot placement instead of some solid rubber bottom sliding on an edge. I went with the Excursion over the DayLite for the Waterproof function which was a good decision trekking through mud and streams. One other factor, the higher support protected my ankles. I will definitely purchase other Xero shoes!!

I Love these shoes! However these Xero shoes need to be ordered in a FULL size bigger.

My “typical” hiking boots started causing toe pain and I felt like they put too much of a separation between my feet and the ground, making my increased instability as I age worse. I typically hike “moderate” rated trails. Took these out for a 4+ mile hike yesterday and they were great! I felt more stable, especially going downhill on rock. My toes had the room they needed and did not slip forward when going downhill, which is typically a problem. I’m really glad I ordered these. Order 1/2 size up as recommended by the company.

I purchased the Daylight hiker a few months ago, I love them! I wear a size 8 and ordered 8 1/2, they fit perfect. I haven’t done a nice long hike yet, but I wear them all over, they are my go to shoes. I found them a bit warm at first .. they are fine now. I also have the Mesa Trail, I like those too .. I ordered a half size up.

Cute, but too big in the heel area.

Too big in the heel area

These hurt my feet. They are a pretty color though.

Immediately I put them on and loved them! I tend to wear tennis shoes on the daily so I throw on my zeros instead, great support. The extra height at the top may be more than I need for daily, but overall Comfy to the Max!

I wear minimal, zero drop shoes. It's hard to find a trail hiking boot that is designed with low/no support and minimal footbed. These are very comfortable and I was glad to find them.

These Xero shoes fit my feet better than any other shoe that I can remember wearing. I am a barefoot person, but many times I’ve left them on in the house, only because they are so comfortable. I just ordered another pair in a different style.

These shoes are light but good support. Love them!

This hiker is nice and light, pretty roomy in the toe box, and big enough for my bunions and wide flat feet. Good ground feel, with the thin sole, but I was concerned about whether the shoe would hold it’s shape where your foot bends —- whether it would end up with an uncomfortable crease. Ultimately decided not to keep it because I realized I need something waterproof. Loved the color. Wish it was available in the waterproof version!

The shoes were very comfortable and they are very sturdy they also are wide enough for my toes and I am very pleased with them

I had a trip to the Rockies with some family this summer, and thought it was time to go beyond my usual sport sandals and get something my minimalist-shoe-distrusting mother and I both felt would protect my feet. These shoes did the job. While most of my companions couldnt wait to take their hiking boots off at the end of each day, my feet/body felt great! Glad to have these.

Im happy with it. Was wearing them this morn. I need that flat bottom. Knee issues. Thanks

I hiked the short Incan trail. 208 flights of stairs and 8 miles of rough terrain. No blisters and felt supported the entire time. Great hiking shoes highly recommend

I love the DayLite Hiker! I bought these shoes for work- I work on an organic produce farm in Wisconsin- and have been wearing them for about two months. The best compliment I can give these shoes is that I never think about my feet while I wear them. They hold up well under rain, mud, sun and sometimes cement and the grip on the soles is excellent. I recommend them!

I used to wear a different brand until I got the Day Lite Hiker. Now this is all I wear. Love them!

I love Xero shoes, the Daylites have held up very well with my everyday use, these are the only shoes i own, and i will never go back to "standard" shoes.

I would recommend these shoes ..I am a delivery person ...they are comfortable. I wish they weren't so costly but they do the job..comfort..

I live in Jay, VT and my first hike in my new Xero day hikers was the scramble hike on the Long Trail from 242 to the top of Jay. The shoes did a fantastic job and it was amazing to feel the ground under my feet. The next morning I woke up to all kinds of new muscles saying hello so I know that the shoes did their job making sure that my whole body was working while hiking. I have three pairs of Xero shoes and now my mom and sister are on board. Cant wait for my next pair!

Love them. Size is perfect and from the first roam around the block, theyve become my go to hiking boots. Thank you!!