Prio Youth – Athletic Shoes for Active Kids

Prio Youth – Athletic Shoes for Active Kids

$45.99$64.99

  • Breathable, mesh upper for  all-day play & comfort
  • Zero-drop sole supports natural movement
  • Instep & midfoot tension straps for a secure fit
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Prio - Youth $45.99$64.99
We recommend ordering your usual size.
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Why you’ll love Prio Youth

Prio Youth – Natural Movement for Growing Feet

Kids already know how to move naturally. They run, jump, and play without a second thought — often barefoot. The Prio Youth gives your child’s feet just the right amount of protection without hindering their natural movement.

The Prio Youth have all the advantages of the Xero Shoes DNA, along with a few extras. They’re built with added traction and an ergonomic fit tailored for children’s feet.

Play Video about Three kids sitting on a metal fence on the bleachers with their Prio Youth shoes

I bought these for my grandson and he loves them!

Lori M.

Shoes That Can Keep Up

Kids play hard. They climb things, play games, run when they could walk. In other words, they give their shoes a workout. The Prio Youth are built to last and backed by our 5,000 Mile Sole Warranty.

Xero Shoes DNA

A wider, foot-shaped toe box lets your child’s toes spread for balance. The zero-drop sole allows for proper posture and agility. These shoes let little feet bend and flex the way nature intended.

Two kids swinging and playing while wearing their Prio Youth shoes

Prio Youth for everything you do.

Sizing

Kids Sizing Tips

The Kids Z-Trails, Dillon Canvas Slip-On, and Kids Prios fit true to size. We recommend ordering your regular shoe size.

The numbers for kids sizes change. The “Kids 12” is the smallest size, followed by Kids 13, then Youth 1-4.

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
12 30 11
13 31 12
1 32 13
2 33 1
3 34 2
4 36 3

Caring for your Xero Shoes

To clean your Xero Shoes, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry. We do not recommend putting them 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

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MF
01/17/2025
Mikey F.
US US

Fit is great for my 7.5 year old

I love these shoes for my son. I love that the laces are in perfect proportion to the size of the shoe and once tied don’t leave a ton of string hanging to be dragged on the floor or tripped on. I also like the wide toe box for him and the zero drop. I feel like he feels more confident running and playing in them.

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AK
01/15/2025
Ash K.
US US

I pair them for my kid with caterpy laces and naboso insoles

He loves them. Runs fast

H
01/12/2025
Heidi
United States United States

Entire sole fell off within a few months

The smooth fabric used in this shoe is not durable and started peeling. The sole is glued to this fabric so when it peeled off, the entire front half of the sole peeled away. My son came home from school with his sole flapping. That said, it was also obvious the sole was not directly glued to the bottom of the shoe, only the edges. Very disappointed and will be taking them back to REI, where i purchased them.

01/15/2025

Xero Shoes

We're really sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with the durability of the fabric and sole on your shoes. That’s definitely not the experience we want for our customers. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we understand your disappointment. Our team is committed to quality, so we’d like to look into this further. Please feel free to reach out to our customer happiness team directly to resolve this for you. We’re happy to assist you with a return or exchange. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we hope to provide a better experience in the future!

DB
01/05/2025
David B.
US US

Kids+love+em

Kids find way more comfortable

HD
01/04/2025
Holly D.
CA CA

Sleek and Stylish!

Great looking shoe! The pictures online don't do the shoes justice. They look very sleek and stylish in person. My son loves them! Very comfy. True to size. Perfect fit!

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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.