The HFS Original Road Runner - Men

The HFS Original Road Runner - Men

$119.99

  • A true barefoot-inspired running experience
  • Our original, flexible, responsive FeelTrue® sole
  • Excellent ground feedback
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HFS Original - Men $119.99
Please note: While the previous HFS ran small, this HFS Original runs true-to-size.
$119.99

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Why you’ll love the HFS Original

The HFS Original Is Back – HFS Original

The HFS Original is back! After we released the HFS II (the Original’s successor), we did a survey to find out which version people who owned both liked best. The results were a 50/50 split. Which could mean just one thing… We needed to bring back the HFS Original.

Enjoy a low-to-the-ground feel for excellent ground feedback and a true-to-barefoot running experience when you wear the HFS Original.

Why “HFS?”

Well, it could be for the “Highly Flexible Sole” that lets your foot move naturally, or the face you’ll make when you put it on — “Happy Face Shoe” — or the way you run in it with a “High Frequency Stride”, or what you exclaim when you put it on and feel the comfort and light weight: “Holy ___ ___!”

There are as many possible answers as there are things you’ll do in the HFS.

I’m on at least my 10th pair of Xeros. Most comfortable shoe ever. I’ve basically tossed every other shoe in my closet.

Geoffrey B., Verified HFS Customer

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The HFS Original vs the HFS II

Compared to the HFS II, the HFS Original has a lower stack height (7.5mm vs 9mm) and a tire-inspired tread, putting less between you and the ground for a truer barefoot feel.

Natural Movement at Its Best

The HFS Original has the Xero Shoes DNA built in. You’ll enjoy a wider, foot-shaped toe box, a zero-drop (non-elevated) heel, and a thin flexible sole for natural movement and performance.

A blown-out comparison of the HFS Original and HFS II.

HFS Original for everything you do.

Sizing

Men’s Sizing Tips

Please note: While the previous HFS ran small, this HFS Original runs true-to-size.

We recommend ordering your regular size.

Based on statistics from the thousands of pairs of shoes sold across the world, we recommend ordering your regular size.

Free Exchanges!

Most people find our size recommendation gives them a proper fit, but just in case, we have a free exchange program for all US orders.

Size Conversion

If you normally buy a Euro or UK Size, check out the handy conversion chart beside.

Any questions? Just call us at 303 447 3100 or send us an email. We’re here to help.

US Sizes EU Sizes UK Sizes
6.5 39.5 5.5
7 40 6
7.5 40.5 6.5
8 41 7
8.5 41.5 7.5
9 42 8
9.5 42.5 8.5
10 43 9
10.5 43.5 9.5
11 44 10
11.5 44.5 10.5
12 45 11
12.5 45.5 11.5
13 46 12
14 47 13
15 48 14

Caring for your HFS

To clean your HFS, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry.
We do not recommend putting the HFS in the washing machine or dryer.

FAQs

The Prio is our best-selling “do almost anything” shoe — running, hiking, working out, you name it.
With a durable upper, it provides a bit more protection.

The Speed Force is our lightest, “most barefoot” shoe.
More feedback as you step and a mesh upper that holds like a glove, you get a “barely there” experience.

The HFS is lighter than the Prio, more rugged than the Speed Force.
The HFS’s sole has a tire tread-inspired sole that’s made to handle roads and have extra traction.
The huarache-inspired midfoot and instep straps are “hiding” behind a protective welded material.
And the moisture wicking lining for extra comfort and breathability.


We do! We’ve sold Xero Shoes to people in more than 85 countries around the world.
We use the US Postal service to send our shipments. The cost to ship will depend on the weight of the package and the delivery speed you select; several options will be provided at checkout.

All domestic shipments come with tracking. Limited tracking is available for some first class international shipments depending on the country, and full tracking is available with all Priority Express and Express International shipments.

Though almost all of our international orders arrive without incident, we strongly advise you to select Priority Express International or Express International if you live in a country with a less reliable postal service, including (but not limited to) India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and Indonesia. We cannot guarantee delivery of packages shipped using First Class International.

International delivery can take anywhere from 3 days to 8 weeks depending on how long your order spends in customs at the border.

Please note that some countries do require the payment of import duties for international shipments above a certain value. We advise you to know the import regulations of your country and understand that you will be responsible for payment of any duties and fees imposed by your government at the border.

All packages will be marked as merchandise; as a commercial shipper, we are not able to mark a package as a gift (if you’re giving Xero Shoes as a gift, that’s not the same as us sending a gift).
Also, check our Stores page. There may be a Xero Shoes dealer closer to you.

After you purchase a gift certificate, you’ll be able to enter an email address for the recipient.

You could email it to yourself and forward it at a later time if you like.

You can also take the Gift Certificate code and send it to the recipient.

Please go to Xero Shoes Return Policy page to learn about our 45-day return policy.

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CS
11/08/2021
Cory S.
CA CA

Love the shoes!

Shoes are amazing! Shoes came and were a bit small. I am an international shopper and the exchange went like a dream. Looking at what pair I’m going to order next

MH
05/11/2020
Mike H.
CA CA

Great shoes

this is my fifth pair of Xero! but first runners, others are Hana (x3) and Daylight Hikers. so comfy and light, its like there is nothing there. my feet are so happy

A Xero Shoes Customer
DR
04/23/2020
Daniel R.
US US

Best Xero shoes yet!

I’ve got to be honest; I don’t run much right now. But I can walk a couple miles with these one and feel all the muscles in my legs getting stronger. These feel very high quality and very light weight. The fit is true to size. I’m a 9.5M.

A Xero Shoes Customer
ET
02/17/2025
Enrique T.
PR PR

Best running shoes

I love these shoes, more than the hfsII

MK
02/13/2025
McKenzie K.
US US

Love ‘em!

Surprisingly comfortable shoes. And decently priced. I love the minimalist feel as someone who walks actually barefoot as often as I can. In these I can enjoy that same feeling but also have some protection for my feet. I like these shoes so much I bought two pairs, the HFS and the Prio, and am now looking for another pair of Xero boots for work. I just hope the daylite hiker fusion and or the excursion fusion come back in stock soon. Thanks xero!

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Enjoy Natural Comfort.

Natural Fit

Natural Fit

Wide toe boxes let your toes spread and relax. "Zero-drop" non-elevated heel for proper posture.

Natural Feel

Natural Feel

Our patented FeelTrue sole protects your foot while giving your brain the feedback and stimulation required.

Natural Motion

Natural Motion

Flexible soles let your foot bend and flex naturally. Low-to-the-ground design for balance and agility.