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.

I recently started my barefoot/minimalist shoe journey and after getting started with some other brands I decided to go with a higher quality shoe. I decided to give these a try and I'm glad I did. They are extremely comfortable and didn't require a ton of breaking in to reach that comfort level. The lacing system makes these perfect for my narrow feet because it helps apply even pressure across my entire foot instead of just the top and sides of my feet like a lot of other shoes I've worn. They are very durable and have amazing grip and slip resistance as well. I've worn these while rucking and haven't experienced any issues transitioning from dry pavement to wet grass and back. I also haven't experienced any issues transitioning from wet pavement to the smooth concrete used inside arenas. Speaking of arenas, these have to be one of the most versatile shoes I've owned because they work perfectly as exercise shoes and also pair extremely well with a casual outfit for a night out. I give these a 9.9/10 recommendation.

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.

Very comfortable walking shoes, everything else like running, gym use requires being used to barefoot shoes so i cant comment yet, quality seems decent no visible glue etc

These are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever owned. These shoes are well made and they are worth every penny. I will continue to buy this model for as long as it is available. I have worn these daily for 2 years and they are starting to show some wear. The wear is purely cosmetic and there are no rips or cuts. I wear these without the insole, as I find that to be more comfortable and it gives me a better feel of the ground. As I have not been running for a few years, I cannot specifically say how long they will hold up for that. I intend to start running again and will be using the older pair for that.Note to Xero Shoes: Thank you for making quality products.

Ordered these in different color from the first pair. Absolutely light, great fitting and lasting. Just changed to lace for easier on-off; other than that they are my favorites.