Xero Shoes

Xero Shoes

Minimal shoes with a range of road, trail and casual shoes. Best for medium or narrow width feet.

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Scrambler Low

Type: Trail

Width: Average and deep

Stack height: ~10mm + 3.5mm insole

Weight: 9.2 oz/ 260 g

Ultra-protective while still keeping some barefoot roots. Read the full Review

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Nexus Knit

Type: Road

Width: Average

Stack height: ~6mm + 3.5mm insole

Weight: 9.2 oz/ 260 g

A casual shoe ready for an easy 5-10km. Read the full Review

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Prio Neo

Type: Road

Width: Average, narrow midfoot

Stack height: ~5mm + 3.5mm insole

Weight: 9.6 oz/ 272 g

A great all-round shoe for our narrower-foot friends. Read the full Review

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Mesa Trail II

Type: Trail

Width: Average

Stack height: ~6 mm + 3.5mm lugs + 3.5mm removable insole

Weight: 8.2oz / 232g

Best trail shoe for ground feel and protection. Read the full Review

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Forza Runner

Type: Road

Width: Average

Stack height: 4-5mm + 3.5mm removable insole

Weight: 7.2oz / 204g

Lightweight, minimal, luxury bootie upper. Read the full Review

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HFS

Type: Road

Width: Average

Stack height: 5mm rubber outsole + 3.5mm removable insole

Weight: 6.8oz / 193g

Flexible in every direction. My daily road running trainer. Read the full Review

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Prio

Type: Road

Width: Average

Stack height: 7.5 mm rubber outsole + 3mm removable insole

Weight: 7.6oz / 215g

Cheap and durable entry-level road running shoes. Read the full Review

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Speed Force

Type: Road

Width: Average

Stack height: 4.5 mm outsole 3mm insole

Weight: 5.8 oz/164 g

A super-lightweight running shoe with maximum flexibility. Read the full Review

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Zelen

Type: Road

Width: Average

Stack height: 5 mm rubber outsole + 3.5mm removable insole

Weight: 7.8oz/ 210g

A great court and casual shoe and eco-friendly. Read the full Review

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Terraflex II

Type: Trail

Width: Average

Stack height: 6.5 mm outsole rubber 3.5 mm

Weight: 8.9 oz/ 252 g

A durable but heavier trail offer. Likely better for walking. Read the full Review

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Mesa Trail

Type: Trail

Width: Average

Stack height: 5.5 mm rubber outsole + 3.5mm removable insole

Weight: 7.6oz / 215g

Flexible in every direction. My daily trail running trainer. Read the full Review

Top 5 Barefoot Road Running Shoes

A row of minimal shoes

So you want to run on asphalt barefoot? What about the nails and glass you find on the streets!? That may be an overblown worry, but it’s understandable if you want something to protect those precious feet.  That’s where this post comes in.  If you’re already here, I will spare you the sales pitch on…

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Xero Shoes Review – The best barefoot brand for all situations?

Barefoot shoes in the snow

If you’ve looked around the Barefoot Run Review site, you’ll notice several Xero Shoes Reviews. Being one of the biggest barefoot shoe brands, they’ve got a lot of options for road running, trail running, and everything in between.  But is it the right shoe brand for you?  That mostly depends on the shape of your…

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Top 5 Barefoot Trail Running Shoes

Most people believe that barefoot running and trails don’t go together. But I, and many of us out there, are here to prove them wrong!  If you’re already here, I will spare you the sales pitch on Barefoot running, but if you are interested, feel free to read my waffle about barefoot here.  Instead, let’s…

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The Best Xero Shoes Road Running Shoe 2023

Xero Shoes Road Shoes 2023

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Xero Shoes vs. Vivobarefoot – Both barefoot, but for different feet

Xero Shoes Terraflex II Conclusion

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Altra vs Xero Shoes – Which shoes are right for you?

The fit and feel of the mesa trail

Are you looking at moving away from “traditional” running shoe brands, but you’re confused with the options on the market? Zero-drop shoes provide a perfect alternative to the norm, I will be comparing two zero-drop brands, Altra vs Xero Shoes, and help guide you to choose the right shoes for you. And if you don’t…

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