Kelso – Men

$43.99$109.99

  • Lightweight Protection and Comfort
  • Versatile Style
  • Breathability and Moisture Management
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Kelso - Men $43.99$109.99
We recommend ordering your usual size.
$43.99$109.99

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“The Kelso is really comfortable. The leather and suede is really high quality, they don’t need any breaking in. They look sharp!” – Chris W.

The Kelso is a fresh take on the classic court-style shoe you’ve always loved. Enjoy it’s sleek full-grain leather upper and stitched soft suede accent panels, along with patterned pinhole vents, and a moisture-wicking mesh lining to keep you cool.

WHY IS THE KELSO YOUR NEW FAVORITE COURT-STYLE SHOE?

LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION THAT FEELS JUST RIGHT.

The Kelso features a wider, foot-shaped toe box to let your toes spread and relax. It has a flexible 6.0mm FeelTrue® sole with a herringbone tread pattern to provide ground-gripping performance on the court without sacrificing the all-day comfort you’d expect from Xero Shoes.

While you’re taking a stroll through town or tearing up the court, the lightweight (10.6 ounces each for a Men’s 9) Kelso will speak for itself.

GOES ANYWHERE. GOES WITH EVERYTHING.

The all-new Kelso is a casual minimalist shoe that is grippy enough for tennis matches, yet more than stylish enough to pair with jeans, khakis, shorts, or any casual attire. Enjoy your midday tennis break and shift straight back to work all in the Kelso.

WE MAKE ACTIVE SHOES SO COMFORTABLE, YOU’LL FORGET THEY’RE EVEN ON.

If your feet don’t feel as good at the end of the day as they did in the beginning, you haven’t tried the Kelso.
 
Life-changing comfort and superior performance come from letting your feet do what’s natural – bend, move, flex and feel.
 
All Xero Shoes feature a wider, foot-shaped toe box that lets your toes spread and relax, a non-elevated “zero drop” heel for proper posture, low-to-the-ground design for perfect balance and agility, and a flexible sole that gives you “just right” protection so you can bend, move, flex, and safely Feel the World® in total comfort.

Check out these reviews from Kelso wearers

Sizing

Men’s Sizing Tips

The Kelso runs fairly 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 Kelsos

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

FAQs


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 100-day return policy.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews
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10/26/2024
MS
US US

Nice look, a little stiff

I like the look of the leather and suede. They will be great for a "winter shoe" that will keep my feet a little warmer. Coming from my summer shoe (the original HFS), they are very stiff. My toes started to go to sleep! I had to almost immediately take out the insoles, and that made them quite a bit better. I am surprised at how think the sole feels compared to the HFS or Prio. I still prefer the 360 for court (pickelball/basketball) shoes. Overall, I think they will still work well for the winter casual shoes. Perhaps once the sole and leather are broken in, they will be more flexible like I'm used to with Xero shoes, but for now they make me feel taller.

JB
10/26/2024
Janet B.
US US

My second pair of Kelso's

I love the all black Kelso shoe. Best shoe ever for my wide foot and narrow heel.

PC
10/25/2024
Paul C.
US US

not truly zero drop

if you look at the sole it is not really that flat.... curved in several places Plus it feels like the springy ness is just not there - stiff

10/25/2024

Xero Shoes

Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on the sole's design and comfort. It’s important to us that our shoes provide the flexibility and responsiveness expected from barefoot footwear. We're sorry to hear that this particular style didn’t meet those expectations. Your input is valuable as we continue to improve our products. If you have specific concerns or need recommendations for a different style that may better suit your needs, please feel free to reach out to our customer happiness team. Thank you for being a part of the Xero community!

MM
10/24/2024
Mark M.
US US

Width issue for me

I was surprised at the fairly narrow width when I opened the box. I put one on and my foot told me the story. I reluctantly returned them, as I liked the style. Maybe because they're "court shoes" they need to be a little more form-fitting, but I intended them for daily use.

10/24/2024

Xero Shoes

Thank you for your feedback on the court shoes. We’re sorry to hear that the width didn’t meet your expectations, especially since you liked the style. We understand that a comfortable fit is crucial for daily use, and your experience highlights an important aspect of our design. If you're open to it, we’d love to help you find a style that offers the fit and comfort you’re looking for. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer happiness for recommendations or assistance. We appreciate your support and hope to provide you with a better experience in the future!

BA
10/24/2024
Beau A.
US US

Favorite barefoot shoes

These have been my favorite barefoot shoes I have ever owned (I have only worn about 5 different pairs). I haven't been very active in them yet, however just wearing them into work has been so comfortable that I wanted to make sure I shared that here!

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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.