Kelso - Men

Kelso - Men

$109.99

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

Get notified when back in stock

Five Thousand Mile Sole Warranty 5,000 mile sole
warranty
Thousands of 5-Star Reviewers 79,127
5-Star reviewers!
Free Standard Shipping Free Standard Shipping

“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 45-day return policy.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews
4.5 Based on 502 Reviews
5 ★
78% 
392
4 ★
9% 
44
3 ★
5% 
26
2 ★
3% 
14
1 ★
5% 
26
Customer Photos
Write a Review Ask a Question

Thank you for submitting a review!

Your input is very much appreciated. Share it with your friends so they can enjoy it too!

Filter Reviews:
T
05/02/2025
TJ
US US

Best All Around Shoe

Im blown away by these shoes. Ive had them for about 5 months now through cold northern weather and sloppy spring ground. The leather insulates the shoes to keep the feet warm for general walk about in the cold. The leather keeps the mud out on some river side runs with the dog on the dirt/muddy spring trails. Biggest test was a 3 day fire juggling and music festivals with low of 40ºF nights. Feet stayed warm and kept the wetness out. The weekend started with 6 hours of solid Georgia mountain rain. Grounds damp/wet all weekend. These things held up amazingly! They got muddy but not water soaked. Im throughly impressed! A music festival is the ultimate test I put shoes through! The only thing that would make these shoes better is if they kept the leather upper and added the mesa trail bottoms for a little bit more grip in those wet conditions! Cleaned up post festival with recomended instructions and turned our great. Im proud of the wear n tear ive put these things through! The sole stained bottoms are a mark of honor on these bad boys! 10/10 recommend and will be buying another set of these!

TD
04/29/2025
Todor D.
US US

Zero Shoes, 100% happy feet!

I never thought would take “zero” Xero shoes, to get a new and comfortable feeling of walking/standing

JP
04/28/2025
Jeff P.
US US

Like clouds

Probably some of the comfiest shoes I’ve ever had. Like walking in clouds. Great grip and design. Love the weight and feel. Definitely getting more shoes from y’all!!! Thanks!

WC
04/27/2025
Will C.
US US

The Kelso

I bought a pair of Kelso’s for Pickleball and I just played my first match in them today. They are beyond comfortable (as all Xero shoes are) and have just the right amount of grip for the court. I’m VERY pleased with my purchase! I have to admit though that I wear these shoes for more than just pickleball because they’re so comfortable and I like the way they look.

OS
04/20/2025
Oley S.
US US

All Suede Kelsos Are The Best!

I always liked the design of the Kelsos but wasn't a fan of the colorways offered. These new all suede gum soled Kelsos are great! Finally someone with actual style is choosing the colorways. I hope is spills over into the rest of the Xero lineup!

As seen on

As seen on Backpacker Magazine As seen on Shark Tank As seen on LA Times As seen on Competitor Magazine As seen on New York Times As seen on Runners As seen on NBC As seen on National Geographic As seen on ABC As seen on The Running Clinic

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.