Introducing our FeelTrue Rubber Soles

A major advance for barefoot sandals

Click Here to order Xero Shoes with FeelTrue® outsoles
 We are extremely proud to introduce you to the only outsole specifically designed for barefoot running, our new FeelTrue® outsoles.

Invisible Shoes Barefoot Sandals
Top surface is comfy and grippy		 Invisible Shoes Barefoot Running Shoes
Tread gives great traction		 Xero Shoes come in Five Colors
Now in Five cool colors!

With the help of one of the world’s top outsole manufacturers, and former lead designers from Nike and Reebok, we started with the famous Vibram Cherry material (that we’ve been happily offering since November 2009) and made these huge improvements:

  • Tarahumara-inspired huarache running shoesContoured to fit your foot, without providing unnecessary support
  • “High-abrasion” material lasts a long time (hence, our 5,000 mile warranty!
  • Very flexible (great barefoot feel) while still providing strong protection
  • Holds it shape better
  • Slight “toe spring” keeps the sole closer to your foot
  • Sized for feet from 5″ to 13″ long — many people can use the outsole without trimming! (and there’s less waste if you do)
  • Elegant shape with subtle arch and heel cup
  • Easily customized with just a pair of kitchen scissors
  • Topsole pattern feels soft while providing traction
  • Reinforced, extended, and elevated ankle holes keep lace from wearing out
  • Dual-Chevron tread pattern provides traction under any condition
  • Material includes some recycled stock

There are two models of our FeelTrue® outsole:

  1. 4mm thick Connect — the closest thing to barefoot. Extremely light weight (men’s US size 9 weighs ~3.7 ounces)
  2. 6mm thick Contact — still a great barefoot feel, but with more protection. Slightly stiffer, but still flexible. (men’s size 9 weighs ~ 5.3 ounces)

Invisible Shoes Connect and Contact

Tips on choosing the correct barefoot sandal outsole style

Get our FeelTrue® soles in one of our Do-it-yourself Kits, or have us custom make a pair to fit your foot.

Whether you walk, run, hike, or use your Xero Shoes for anything else, we can’t wait for you to try Connect and Contact and let us know how much you enjoy being able to Feel The World™.

Click Here to order Xero Shoes with FeelTrue® outsoles

  • http://www.xeroshoes.com/ Steven Sashen

    Hi Eva, check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQq3AhUsiX4

    In short, we worked with the former lead designers from Nike and Reebok to develop FeelTrue. And we developed it specifically to be a VAST improvement over the Vibram Cherry.

    It’s the only outsole made specifically for barefoot sandals.

  • Breee

    Just saw you on shark tank. I have one question. Are all the parts of this shoe made here in America.

    • http://www.xeroshoes.com/ Steven Sashen

      Hi Breeze… they’re not. But even if they were “made in America” is not as simple as many of us would like.

      For example, for rubber, no matter where it’s made, almost none of the materials come from America.

      There’s only one company in America that I’ve found that can do the compression molding we require… and they’re owned by a European company. The vast majority of their employees are immigrants who send a lot of their wages home. And, at our volume, we wouldn’t be creating any new jobs.

      There are other companies that advertise “made in America” that, similarly, are sending their cash overseas, even though they write a check to o “US-based” company.

      • Breeze

        I understand the difficulties for a small business to have items American made, but I still ask. :) I would prefer American Made items, but they are so hard to find anymore so instead I will be happy to support a local company. I live in Lakewood. One of the things that angers me about the Sharks is they are ALWAYS recommending the
        Entrepreneur take their product over seas for manufacturing to increase the profit margin. And I am always hearing how these rich people are job creators. Anyway – not trying to get into all that. Thanks for answering my question. I can’t at the moment – but will be ordering a couple pair soon! I love being barefoot but hate the pit falls of it……..dirty feet, cuts, bad terrain, hot surfaces…….well, you know! Thanks again. I truly wish great success to you both!

  • Breeze

    Lol……i typed my name wrong. Please respond to Breeze on where the products are made. Thanks

  • Pal

    Hi, does the 4/6 mm include the lugs? How thick are they?

    • http://www.xeroshoes.com/ Steven Sashen

      The lugs are 1.2mm on both the 4mm and 6mm (4 and 6 are the total thicknesses)