Robb Report: Best Water Shoes includes Xero Shoes’ Aqua X Sport

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 […]

Marathon Handbook Reviews: Xero Shoes’ Born to Run Shoe

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 […]

Well + Good: Best Barefoot Sandals

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 […]

Travel + Leisure: Prio Best Breathable Shoes for Summer

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 […]

Forbes Father’s Day Gift Guide: Xero Shoes’ Z-Trail EV

Forbes featured Xero Shoes’ Z-Trail EV as the “Top Hiking Gear for Dads”. Writer Joni Sweet says: “At 70% lighter than similar shoes, these hiking sandals from Xero Shoes will let Dad feel light on his feet all summer long.” There are plenty of hiking boots, shoes and sandals from Xero Shoes that are great gifts for […]

Xero Shoes Forza Trainer wins Women’s Health Sneaker Award

Xero Shoes’ Forza Trainer was named a Best in Weightlifting category winner in the 2023 Women’s Health Sneaker Awards! As editor Jacqueline Andriakos says, “Like all Xero barefoot-style shoes, you feel one with the ground thanks to the thin and flat sole. What’s more: “The Velcro strap right below the ankle helps me feel extra locked […]

Gear Patrol: 10 Best Hiking Sandals Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV

Gear Patrol names Xero Shoes’ Z-Trail EV as one of the Best Hiking Sandals. Editor Hayley Helms says: “Weighing in at a scant 5.4 ounces, the Z-Trail EV is as light as a hiking sandal gets. It eschews thick straps, extra padding and oversized buckles but it drops most of its weight by using a […]

HiConsumption: Best Hiking Sandals

Xero Shoe’s Z-Trail EV is the “Best Zero-Drop” Hiking Sandal Looking for lightweight sandals that don’t compromise on comfort or support? That’s why HiConsumption picked Xero Shoes’ Z-Trail EV sandal as the Best Zero-Drop Hiking Sandal. Despite weighing in at just under 11oz, these sandals feature triple-layer FeelLite rubber outsoles that offer 76% less weight […]

Robb Report: Best Hiking Sandals

 Xero Shoes’ Z-Trail EV was named as the “Best Ultralight” sandal in Robb Report’s roundup of 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Outdoor Adventures. Writer Todd Plummer says: “Every ounce of your gear can make a difference. If getting the lightest possible hiking sandal is essential, take a look at this option from Xero shoes. They’re […]

InsideHook: 12 Best Hiking Sandals

In summer, hiking sandals are the way to go. Your feet will feel cool, you can splash in creeks at ease and they’re usually lighter. Here’s what InsideHook had to say about Xero Shoes’ Z-Trail EV hiking sandal, named the “Best Ultralight Sandal.” “(The Z-Trail EV) is as close to barefoot hiking as you’ll get […]