What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I hiked through a stretch of muddy, half frozen trail in these and never felt water creep in past the knit collar. The ESS rock guard also handled a rocky creek crossing without my feet ever feeling the sharp stuff underneath."The Mesa Summit WP Hiking Shoe from Xero is built for the trail that doesn't dry out, wet, wild terrain where snow, mud, and moisture usually decide how far the day goes. A XeroTex waterproof membrane keeps water out entirely while a moisture-wicking liner works from the inside, so sweat never turns into the same problem from a different direction. An ESS rock guard blunts sharp rocks and rugged ground at the high impact zones, and a knit debris collar seals out snow and trail debris while adding a touch of warmth when temperatures drop. A minimal 3D-printed overlay keeps the upper light, and functional tensioning straps paired with the Xero Lockdown system hold a secure fit through changing terrain. Flexible and natural underfoot, it's built for the trails that don't let up.