Xero Shoes Men’s Prio Barefoot Athletic Sneaker

I bought these to replace my New Balance minimalist shoes that have been out of production for a while. My first impression is that these shoes are fantastic. They are breathable, lightweight, flexible, and the toe box is wide enough to accommodate my wide feet. I typically wear 2E (extra wide) shoes and boots and these are everso slightly wider than what I'm used to, which is a good thing. The heel section fits like a glove to prevent a sloppy fit and the material/construction is comfortable with or without socks. Make sure to measure your foot and reference the size chart offered, my shoes fit me similar to other shoes/boots of the same size.Two minor drawbacks:1) Shoe laces are the thick round type that don't always stay tied.2) Insoles comes out every time I take the shoes off.

Hands down the best shoes I’ve ever had! Anyone complain about them failing apart I can’t believe it because I’ve had MANY shoes and all of them have failed or fallen apart. I use to buy a new pair of shoes for walking every few months because they would fall apart granted It is a four mile walk. The Zero shoe has held up for months and I wore the all the time for an average of 6 miles a day if use (I track with my watch) I also work in them. In the past I’ve had 20+ pairs of Nikes I would route through along with the wali g shoes I would use. Now I only use the Zero shoe and my feet feel better and overall less back pain.

These shoes are amazing, and reasonably priced! Over the last several years, i have been trying to convert all of my footwear to zero drop. Between Xero, Lems, and my Danner Tachyon boots, I’ve been so wildly happy and back pain free. The sensation of feeling as if I’m barefoot, in shoes, has been exhilarating! These are high quality, lightweight, and allow me to have full contact with the ground.

Design looks good and sturdy, with a fairly sized toebox. Do not that it doesn't allow full toe spread, if you're looking into the barefoot shoes option. Nice bonus though that the silver strips in this model are reflectorized - useful for certain outdoor conditions

Comfy and based on how they are visually constructed, will likely last a really long time.

Roomy and good looking. Around zero drop without the sole being too thin. Still flexible though. Great for walking. Seems durable enough. Recommended!

Bought these after they were recommended by Knees Over Toes Guy.Typical shoes (unnaturally) bunch your toes together and give you a raised heel.I think narrow toe boxes are meant to look better as they make your foot appear slender and they also *seem* to emulate and create an ideal pushing motion of your foot.Raised heels are likely to be used to exaggerate your foots position to push off the ball of your foot.These are just my thoughts.The PROBLEM with narrow toe boxes is that they deform your feet and cause bunions.Raised heels on shoes shorten the length of your Achilles’ tendon, since it does not have to be elongated as much when the heel is raised.These aren’t opinions. Raised heels also makes you more vulnerable to rolling you ankle AND the rolls will be worse, as your heel is further from the ground. This is proven, see KoT guy and SquatU videos on this.Now that I explained how typical shoes work,Here is how these shoes function:These shoes do Not Have an elevated heel. They do have a toe box that is shaped to fit your foot in a more natural shape.This enables you to use your foot like a tripod and get maximum stability from your foot. This is great for weight lifters.The flat bottom profile returns your Achilles’ tendon length to its natural state and promotes better ankle mobility, which is pivotal to a deep squat. (If your ankle mobility is less than ideal, try elevating your heel on some plates.)I have always ordered shoes too big because I did not like the feeling of my toes touching the sides of my shoes. I used to wear 11-12 shoes so my I could get a wider shoe at expense of having extra space at the end.I ordered 11’s of this shoe and they had far too much space at the end.I returned for 10.5’s and they fit much better. I don’t need extra space at the end of the shoe. Also, the extra space causes your foot to slide in your shoe, creating unnecessary calluses.Cons:These shoes certainly aren’t the most stylish. Could be worse but they aren’t anything to brag about.The wide toe box looks unnatural since most ppl wear narrow shoes.The shoes are quite thin. This is great for foot awareness as much of that is lost with shoes on, but I cannot wear these walking on rocks or roots, as you’ll feel every one. Concrete is not terrible but your feet weren’t really made to walk on such a hard material so more cushion would be helpful.Running in these shoes puts a great deal of force on your calves.I wear these at the gym and walking around the store and flat areas.My feet are noticeably stronger and I can actually feel the ground under my feet with them on. I’m much more aware of how my feet are moving and reacting. My balance has improved drastically.KoT guy said he used these for basketball. I thought he was crazy until I tried it. I’ve never worn low top shoes for basketball due to my previously weak ankles. Now these are my basketball shoe. They have great tread. (KoT guy is currently developing wide toe, zero drop basketball shoes with a YouTube sneaker head that will have a thicker sole. I will buy them when they are released).I recommend these for everyone, but I do think it’s important you understand the “why” of the shoes, their use cases, and how they react on some terrain.

I love those shoes.