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product_id: 806745430
title: "Patagonia Men's Drifter A/C Hiking Shoe"
brand: "patagonia"
price: "R986"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/806745430-patagonia-mens-drifter-a-c-hiking-shoe
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# Built-in shank for all-day support 70% recycled foam footbed Capilene moisture-wicking lining Patagonia Men's Drifter A/C Hiking Shoe

**Brand:** patagonia
**Price:** R986
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ♻️ Walk the talk: Sustainable hiking shoes that don’t quit.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Patagonia Men's Drifter A/C Hiking Shoe by patagonia
- **How much does it cost?** R986 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/806745430-patagonia-mens-drifter-a-c-hiking-shoe)

## Best For

- patagonia enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted patagonia brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sustainable Style:** Patagonia’s commitment to the planet means you wear your values with every step.
- • **Support That Lasts:** Integrated shank reduces foot fatigue, letting you conquer miles without compromise.
- • **All-Terrain Traction:** Vibram outsole delivers unbeatable grip on wet and rugged trails—mud’s no match here.
- • **Eco-Conscious Comfort:** Step lighter with 70% recycled POLI-CORK foam and Capilene lining that keeps feet dry and fresh.
- • **Durability Meets Design:** Rugged leather and nylon combo with reinforced stitching built to outlast your wildest adventures.

## Overview

The Patagonia Men's Drifter A/C Hiking Shoe blends eco-friendly materials like 70% recycled POLI-CORK foam and Capilene lining with rugged durability and superior traction from a Vibram sole. Designed for medium-width feet, it features a built-in shank for enhanced support and a roomy toe box for comfort. Perfect for serious hikers who demand performance and sustainability in every step.

## Description

Patagonia's reason for being: Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire, and implement solutions to the environmental crisis. Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers, as a result Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothing and shoes for climbing--as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, paddling and trail running. In each of these sports, the reward comes in the form of hard-won grace and moments of connection between the athlete and nature. Patagonia's values reflect those of a business started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted; the approach they take towards product design demonstrates a bias for simplicity and utility. At Patagonia, a love of wild and beautiful places demands participation in the fight to save them, and to help reverse the steep decline in the overall environmental health of the planet. Patagonia donates their time, services and at least 1% of sales to hundreds of grassroots environmental groups all over the world who work to help reverse the tide, and they work steadily to reduce any pollution and harms caused by their business activity. They use recycled polyester in many of their clothes and only organic, rather than pesticide-intensive, cotton. Staying true to their core values during thirty-plus years in business has helped create a company the employees are proud to run and work for, and their focus on making the best products possible has brought success in the marketplace.

Review: Patagonia Drifter A/C hiking boot - Unlike many of the urban "hiking boots" at outlets today, the Patagonia Drifter is a solid performing true hiking shoe, very rugged and well built. Double and triple stitching in the right spots, heel pull that is well anchored and will not come loose. The toe box is roomy for a D-width shoe but not overly so, just perfect in terms of being snug but still room to breathe...after all they are named the Drifter A/C for a reason. Tough leather (some may call it suede) on the outter with nylon in the right spots for venting/breathing, these are very nice summer shoes but plenty warm enough for mid-30's and warmer weather. Four metal eyelets at the top of the shoe but all other lace retainers are nylon (non-metal) having owned five pairs of these shoes I can verify that although I initially doubted the toughness of the nylon lace eyelet system I have yet to rip through one in more than three years of use on five different pairs. Some reviews have indicated that the knobs on the vibram soles tend to peel off but that has not been my experience, all of the soles on my Drifters have held together very well and they have been through some rather tough abuse on three continents in extremely tough terrain. Of note, I have owned other hiking shoes with vibram outsoles that have been slippery when wet but these are as good as they get, they simply do not slide on wet surfaces and have great traction. Suppose one ding would be the aggressive traction on the sole does collect mud and once dried the mud can be a little difficult to clean out, but hey they're hiking shoes...if you only hike concrete then buy an urbanite boot as you will not grasp the full extent of what the Drifter has to offer. The single best feature of these shoes is the built-in shank, something that has become highly overlooked in quality footwear recently. The shank allows you to be on your feet all day but will not make your feet sore from continuous flexing that often accompanies non-shanked boots. Even the shoe laces are rock solid, still on my 1st pair of laces on a pair of shoes that are three years old and they're not even close to being worn through. Five stars because they don't have six...
Review: Awesome shoe, bad sizing - On a Brannock device my feet measure exactly 12M. I like the style and sole traction of these Patagonias but my big toe is pinched at the front. 13M's are way too big, they feel like clown shoes, 12.5M is not available. It's a great shoe but the size/shape doesn't work for me.

## Features

- Capilene lining made from recycled material wicks away moisture
- POLI-CORK 70% recycled open cell foam footbed with odor-absorbing carbon
- Patagonia Air Cushion Plus provides shock absorption
- Bi-Fit 80% post-consumer recycled waterproof insole board
- Medium width, full toe box, medium arch/instep

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008FSJLG8 |
| Brand | Patagonia |
| Closure Type | Lace-Up |
| Color | Canteen |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 128 Reviews |
| Fabric type | 100% Leather/Textile |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018472803814 |
| Heel Type | Flat |
| Import Designation | Imported |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Patagonia |
| Manufacturer Part Number | T81333 |
| Material Fabric | Leather Mesh Nubuck Rubber |
| Model Name | Drifter a/C 1-m |
| Occasion Lifestyle | hiking, outdoor |
| Occasion Type | Football |
| Origin | Imported |
| Outer Material | Cotton |
| Outer material | Cotton |
| Pattern | solid |
| Seasons | Spring |
| Sole Material | Vibram |
| Sole material | Vibram |
| Special Features | Full,Waterproof |
| Sport Type | Climbing,Fishing,Hiking,Snowboarding,Trail Running,Surfing,Skiing |
| Style Name | Drifter a/C 1-m |
| Style Number | Drifter A/C 1-M |
| Toe Style | Closed Toe |
| UPC | 018472803814 |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| lining-description | Fabric |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Patagonia Drifter A/C hiking boot
*by F***1 on October 9, 2014*

Unlike many of the urban "hiking boots" at outlets today, the Patagonia Drifter is a solid performing true hiking shoe, very rugged and well built. Double and triple stitching in the right spots, heel pull that is well anchored and will not come loose. The toe box is roomy for a D-width shoe but not overly so, just perfect in terms of being snug but still room to breathe...after all they are named the Drifter A/C for a reason. Tough leather (some may call it suede) on the outter with nylon in the right spots for venting/breathing, these are very nice summer shoes but plenty warm enough for mid-30's and warmer weather. Four metal eyelets at the top of the shoe but all other lace retainers are nylon (non-metal) having owned five pairs of these shoes I can verify that although I initially doubted the toughness of the nylon lace eyelet system I have yet to rip through one in more than three years of use on five different pairs. Some reviews have indicated that the knobs on the vibram soles tend to peel off but that has not been my experience, all of the soles on my Drifters have held together very well and they have been through some rather tough abuse on three continents in extremely tough terrain. Of note, I have owned other hiking shoes with vibram outsoles that have been slippery when wet but these are as good as they get, they simply do not slide on wet surfaces and have great traction. Suppose one ding would be the aggressive traction on the sole does collect mud and once dried the mud can be a little difficult to clean out, but hey they're hiking shoes...if you only hike concrete then buy an urbanite boot as you will not grasp the full extent of what the Drifter has to offer. The single best feature of these shoes is the built-in shank, something that has become highly overlooked in quality footwear recently. The shank allows you to be on your feet all day but will not make your feet sore from continuous flexing that often accompanies non-shanked boots. Even the shoe laces are rock solid, still on my 1st pair of laces on a pair of shoes that are three years old and they're not even close to being worn through. Five stars because they don't have six...

### ⭐⭐⭐ Awesome shoe, bad sizing
*by E***K on May 15, 2014*

On a Brannock device my feet measure exactly 12M. I like the style and sole traction of these Patagonias but my big toe is pinched at the front. 13M's are way too big, they feel like clown shoes, 12.5M is not available. It's a great shoe but the size/shape doesn't work for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great day hiking shoe
*by R***W on May 9, 2015*

Great day hiking shoe, although I noticed that it seemed to be keep the heat in a little more, even more than my standard hiking boot. It has excellent traction though with the Vibram soles. I hiked up some steep slick rock in southern Utah in the pouring rain and these shoes didn't slip at all, gave me confidence to keep climbing. These were also very comfortable and easy to break in. The toe box is definitely a little more narrow than say my Keen shoes, but I did not get any blisters or hot spots. I would recommend the shoe.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-13*