What Xero sandals made it into SELF’s Best Hiking Sandals? Our Genesis sandal, known as our truly minimal sandal. Even though this sandal is the closest to barefoot you can get, our Xero Shoes’ fan and a mountaineer, Chuck Garcia, has worn these on trips out and about in the Adirondacks. Our sandals are just […]
What’s better than a comfortable walking shoe? A shoe that’s affordable. And that’s why Penny Hoarder picked Xero Shoes’ Terraflex II as one of the 6 Best Walking Shoes. If you’re looking for a hiking shoe that can still handle varying terrain, but isn’t an ankle-height boot, the TerraFlex II is a great option. […]
Part of why we created Xero Shoes was because we wanted to make shoes that change people’s lives. And for our Xero Hero and affiliate, Randy Kriell, our shoes were part of his transformation story. Randy’s story was featured in his local hometown paper, Dayton Daily News: Cancer diagnosis leads man to embrace running in […]
So many of us were inspired by Christopher McDougall‘s book, “Born to Run.” In fact, it sparked the barefoot, natural running movement. We’ve always been a big fan of Chris’, and it turns out, he’s a big fan of ours, sharing several social media posts about wearing Xero Shoes. We’re working with Chris and Eric […]
Forbes Vetted names Xero Shoes’ Naboso Trail as one of the “Best Minimalist Hiking Sandals”! In a roundup of The 12 Best Hiking Sandals For Fairweather Treks, our Naboso Trail tops the list as the lightest sandal out there, at only 5.4 ounces each. “…This model not only offers a super thin, highly flexible outsole, […]
(Broomfield, CO) August 16, 2022 – Inc. announced that Feel the World, dba Xero Shoes, is No. 2,114 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Xero Shoes’ experienced a three-year revenue growth of 282.5 percent. “We’re thrilled to be named on the Inc. 5000 for […]
Not infrequently, when someone takes a look at my barefoot shoes, they will say: “I wish I could wear barefoot shoes, but I can’t do that. I need support.” “Oh?” I’ll respond. “Why do you need support?” Then something happens that I love. I get one of two seemingly contradictory answers. Either: “I have flat […]
Ever since the publication of Christopher McDougall’s book, Born to Run, there has been an increased interest in the simple sandals worn by the Tarahumara, which he describes in his story. Called “huaraches,” the footwear of the Tarahumara are basic sandals created from the rubber tread of old tires and a bit of leather cord. Not […]
Two times in one month, two Xero Shoes are featured in WIRED! They ask, Want to Run on the Beach? Start With the Right Shoes. Experts recommend you’re better off NOT running barefoot in the sand, and that’s a good thing because our barefoot-inspired shoes give you the protection you need while still allowing your […]
Check out the Zelen, Xero Shoes’ “sustainable” shoe mentioned in USA Today’s “YES! Weekly Shopper”
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.
