Shipping and Delivery
Enjoy free shipping on qualifying orders of $145 or more delivered within the 48 contiguous United States. Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories are excluded.
Delivery for qualifying free-shipping orders takes 8 to 10 business days.
Free shipping does not apply to:
- Orders containing only clearance items
- Customized special orders made to your detailed requirements
- Sails and boats
- Long tracks, spinnaker poles, whisker poles, and large tubes
- Oversized or heavy items, including items that require less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping
Standard Shipping
- UPS and FedEx Ground: Delivery usually takes 2 to 5 business days for in-stock orders.
- USPS: Allow an additional 3 business days beyond the standard shipping time.
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Oversized Items and Freight Shipping
Oversized items, such as whisker poles, spinnaker poles, and tracks longer than 8 feet, require freight shipping. The estimated shipping cost is $500, depending on the destination.
For freight deliveries, provide a commercial address, such as the marina, yacht club, or boatyard where your sailboat is located. The recipient must sign for the shipment upon delivery.
International Orders
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Zhik Hiking X Boot
The pinnacle of dinghy hiking footwear, engineered for high-intensity hiking at the elite level. Featuring patented ZhikGrip II hiking system that interlocks with hiking straps for power, stability, and ankle support. Weighing just 470g and 20% lighter than its predecessor, it delivers barefoot feel and increased durability with structured support through advanced 3D knitted construction and Michelin Fibrelite outsole technology. Developed and tested with world champion athletes for uncompromising connection and control on the water.
- Patented ZhikGrip II hiking system - Interlocks with hiking straps for improved power, stability, and ankle support. Delivered Olympic gold in 2016, 2020, and 2024
- Ultra-lightweight 3D knitted construction - At just 470g, 20% lighter than predecessor; lightest hiking boot ever produced; advanced knitting provides exceptional comfort
- Michelin Fibrelite outsole - Textile fibres laminated within rubber deliver 2x the durability while allowing thinner sole profile for superior dexterity and barefoot feel
- Iconic full-length side lace system - Zhik's signature side lacing provides precise, supportive fit across entire foot with integrated lace pocket to reduce snagging
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Advanced bonded sole with stitched toe box - More sustainable modern construction method using super-strength adhesives with stitched reinforcement for durability and flexibility
- Patented ZhikGrip II hiking system bonded and stitched securely for ultimate hiking performance
- Lightweight ribbed 3D knitted stretch sock construction combined with stitched rubber-coated panels for flexible fit, enhanced structure, stability, and abrasion resistance
- Iconic Zhik full-length side lace system for support and precise adjustment across entire foot
- High-grip Michelin outsole with advanced Fibrelite technology featuring textile fibres laminated within rubber for 2x durability and thinner sole profile
- Unique tread pattern with deep channeling for effective water displacement and increased surface contact
- Advanced bonded sole construction with super-strength adhesives, requiring less energy than traditional vulcanization for improved sustainability
- Additional stitched reinforcement at toe box for added durability
- Low-profile Velcro ankle strap with anti-slip channel and rear securing loop to maintain firm fit under load
- High-walled outsole design for enhanced abrasion protection
- Integrated lace pocket to reduce snagging and streamline fit
- Drainage ports through arch to expel trapped internal water
- Sustainable 3D knitted sock eliminates material off-cuts during production
- Barefoot-inspired feel with structured support for precise deck connection
- Compatible with Hiking X Carbon Insole
- Patent pending technology
- Weight: 470g per boot (size US 9), 20% lighter than predecessor
- US sizing (sizes 5-13)
- Removable Sole System - This boot includes a removable insole system, allowing you to fine-tune the fit: glue it in for a locked performance fit (recommended); remove it entirely for approximately half a size of extra room; or upgrade to the Hiking X Carbon Insole for directional stiffness and injury prevention.
- Upper: 70% Rubber, 10% Nylon, 20% Polyester; Insole: 70% Polyurethane Foam, 30% Polyester; Outsole: 100% Rubber
The pinnacle of dinghy hiking footwear, engineered for high-intensity hiking at the elite level. Featuring patented ZhikGrip II hiking system that interlocks with hiking straps for power, stability, and ankle support. Weighing just 470g and 20% lighter than its predecessor, it delivers barefoot feel and increased durability with structured support through advanced 3D knitted construction and Michelin Fibrelite outsole technology. Developed and tested with world champion athletes for uncompromising connection and control on the water.
- Patented ZhikGrip II hiking system - Interlocks with hiking straps for improved power, stability, and ankle support. Delivered Olympic gold in 2016, 2020, and 2024
- Ultra-lightweight 3D knitted construction - At just 470g, 20% lighter than predecessor; lightest hiking boot ever produced; advanced knitting provides exceptional comfort
- Michelin Fibrelite outsole - Textile fibres laminated within rubber deliver 2x the durability while allowing thinner sole profile for superior dexterity and barefoot feel
- Iconic full-length side lace system - Zhik's signature side lacing provides precise, supportive fit across entire foot with integrated lace pocket to reduce snagging
-
Advanced bonded sole with stitched toe box - More sustainable modern construction method using super-strength adhesives with stitched reinforcement for durability and flexibility
- Patented ZhikGrip II hiking system bonded and stitched securely for ultimate hiking performance
- Lightweight ribbed 3D knitted stretch sock construction combined with stitched rubber-coated panels for flexible fit, enhanced structure, stability, and abrasion resistance
- Iconic Zhik full-length side lace system for support and precise adjustment across entire foot
- High-grip Michelin outsole with advanced Fibrelite technology featuring textile fibres laminated within rubber for 2x durability and thinner sole profile
- Unique tread pattern with deep channeling for effective water displacement and increased surface contact
- Advanced bonded sole construction with super-strength adhesives, requiring less energy than traditional vulcanization for improved sustainability
- Additional stitched reinforcement at toe box for added durability
- Low-profile Velcro ankle strap with anti-slip channel and rear securing loop to maintain firm fit under load
- High-walled outsole design for enhanced abrasion protection
- Integrated lace pocket to reduce snagging and streamline fit
- Drainage ports through arch to expel trapped internal water
- Sustainable 3D knitted sock eliminates material off-cuts during production
- Barefoot-inspired feel with structured support for precise deck connection
- Compatible with Hiking X Carbon Insole
- Patent pending technology
- Weight: 470g per boot (size US 9), 20% lighter than predecessor
- US sizing (sizes 5-13)
- Removable Sole System - This boot includes a removable insole system, allowing you to fine-tune the fit: glue it in for a locked performance fit (recommended); remove it entirely for approximately half a size of extra room; or upgrade to the Hiking X Carbon Insole for directional stiffness and injury prevention.
- Upper: 70% Rubber, 10% Nylon, 20% Polyester; Insole: 70% Polyurethane Foam, 30% Polyester; Outsole: 100% Rubber
