45 Testers 44 Brands 160 Shoes And…. Xero Shoes‘ Forza Trainer is a winner for the 2023 SELF Sneaker Awards as the Best Weightlifting Sneaker. Why SELF loves it: “The most minimal shoe on this list, the Xero Forza Trainer focuses on one thing and one thing alone: keeping you stable and comfortable. As it should: Weightlifting shoes are usually best without any […]
Xero Shoes Partners with Team Novo Nordisk through 2024 Barefoot-inspired Footwear Benefits both Athletes and Staff (Broomfield, CO) August 8, 2023 – The world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team, Team Novo Nordisk, has partnered with Xero Shoes as their official off-bike footwear. Cyclists wear rigid sport-specific shoes while riding, but off the bike comfortable footwear […]
Xero Shoes’ partner, renowned running coach and author Eric Orton, coaches elite and age group athletes, including runners for distances from 1500m to 240 miles, Ironman triathletes, cyclists, and more. In his latest article for Marathon Handbook, Eric shares why runners should wear a minimal shoe… sometimes. Eric’s top reasons: Minimal shoes give your body […]
Z-Trail EV Men SHOP Z-Trail EV Women SHOP Z-Trail Kids SHOP WIRED picks the Z-Trail EV as the ‘Best for Minimalists’ in their Beach Running Guide Here’s what WIRED had to say about the most minimal shoe on the beach running guide: “The Z-Trail EV made our best overall spot in our best barefoot shoes […]
SHAPE names Xero Shoes’ Mesa Trail II as the best zero-drop shoes overall! Why We Like It: Great for trail running, hiking, and off-road roaming, the Xero Mesa Trail II is the ultimate adventure buddy. It’s Worth Noting: The toe-box is intentionally wide to allow your toes to spread and grip the ground. It may […]
Robb Report’s “10 Best Water Shoes” features Xero Shoes’ Aqua X Sport as the “Best Sneaker-Style Water Shoes”. Author Beau Hayhoe writes, “Some of our favorite water shoes appear like sneakers at first glance… Xero Shoes uses a drainable mesh upper in a vivid blue, then sets it atop its proprietary FeelTrue rubber sole for flexibility and grip—great for […]
Are we really born to run barefoot? Marathon Handbook‘s Paul Freary, aka “The Running Shoe Guru”, does a deep dive review of our new Born to Run Mesa Trail shoe. Watch the review to learn about: what makes a natural shoe the barefoot running experience why you should run in a minimal shoe and recommendations […]
Xero Shoes’ Jessie makes the list of Well + Good’s “Best Barefoot Sandals”. Xero Shoes’ Jessie is a fashionable woman’s sandal that pairs well with your favorite outfit. Two experts advocate the benefits of barefoot: “Your foot has everything it needs to support and cushion itself…When you contain it in a shoe, you start to […]
The hot temps of summer have arrived, but thanks to Travel + Leisure, their list of 15 Best Breathable Shoes keeps your feet cool. Xero Shoes’ Prio was named “Best Men’s Lightweight Shoe.” Writer Alesandra Dubin says, “These minimalist shoes are super lightweight and designed to promote good posture by mimicking a barefoot experience.” With a breathable mesh upper […]
For women, running can be a powerful tool for empowerment and self-discovery. Running teaches women many physical, mental, and even social skills, when running in a group. It helps build confidence, reduce stress, and promote a sense of accomplishment and independence. Women of all ages join running groups that can help strengthen community bonds and […]
I'm an international ultramarathon athlete and I wear Xero Shoes for races. No blisters. No smelly feet. But I also use them as my everyday sandals (they look way cool!) and I recommend Xeros to everyone.Melissa Gosse
As a barefoot runner I’ve heard lots about huaraches but it wasn’t until Steven made me my first pair (I have two) that I understood how much fun they are to run distances in!Scott McLean
Thank you for making these amazing huaraches. I love how they feel. I forget they are there so much so I have worn them to bed a few times!Tasha Riggs
If you somehow manage to wear through the outsole on your Xero Shoes, we will replace them for a nominal cost. 
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When people ask, “How long will my Xero Shoes last?” we say, “We don’t know, but it’s going to be a long, long time!”
That’s why we offer this 5,000 mile sole warranty.
If you wear your FeelTrue® outsoles (or FeelTrue® section of Z-Trail) down to less than 1mm thick at the ball or heel of the foot (not an edge), we’ll replace them with the same product for the following price:
60% off MSRP (full, non-sale, listed, retail price) for the product, plus shipping.
We also offer a 24 Month Manufacturing Warranty, which covers defects and flaws that may happen in the first two years. We will offer a free replacement for orders that qualify.
If you have a manufacturing concern, please email our Customer Service team at [email protected] and include a photo of the issue with your current shipping address. For closed toed shoes, please include another photo with the tongue tag.
If you've changed your mind within 45 days of purchase, simply return your items for a full refund (including shipping, if applicable) or exchange them for a different size.
This special offer only applies to domestic orders made between January 26, 2022 and February 09, 2022.
Although we'll accept worn shoes, we'd kindly ask you to return them in new condition if possible!
