X1 Mid - Barefoot Basketball Shoe

X1 Mid - Barefoot Basketball Shoe

$169.99

  • Low-to-the-court for quick cuts and powerful push offs
  • Natural toe splay for better balance, stability, and comfort
  • Lightweight and zero drop for more energy throughout your game
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X1 Mid - Men $169.99
We recommend ordering your usual size.
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Why You’ll Love X1 Mid

X1 Mid Basketball Shoe – Feel the Court Like Never Before

Connect to the court in the X1 Mid – Xero Shoes’ barefoot basketball shoe. Designed to maximize your performance with a foot-shaped toe box for balance and comfort and a low-to-the-court outsole for quick cuts and pivots. The X1 is zero drop for natural posture and a powerful push-off.

The mid ankle height offers the ultimate in comfort for athletes at every level. Worn by pro ballers in the NBA and WNBA, the X1 can transform your game at any level of play.

I play with a lot of force, strength and power, and I’m gaining a lot by switching to the X1.

Isaiah Stewart, NBA Power Forward and Xero Shoes Partner

What NBA and WNBA players have to say about the X1

Fly Down the Court

Heavy shoes are a drag on your feet… and your game. At just 12.2 oz per size 9 men’s shoe, the X1 Mid lets you have more energy for your sprints, cuts, and jumps. Feel faster and more explosive as you fly down the court.

Unlock Your Personal Best

Years in the making, and designed with players and trainers, the X1 is rooted in barefoot principles. In the X1 Mid, your feet move naturally, so you can enjoy your full range of motion and strength.

Reaching a new personal best isn’t about working harder, it’s about moving better. The X1 keeps you close to the court with a low stack height and zero-drop heel so you can dominate with precision, control, and explosive power.

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Men’s Sizing Tips

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
16 49 15
17 50 16

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 45-day return policy.

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RS
04/19/2025
Ronald S.
US US

Zero X1 for tennis

I have been using the prio for years as a barefoot shoe to play tennis. The X1 is a big improvement and probably the first real barefoot shoe for tennis… even though it’s designed forbasketball It gives me great support for lateral and quick court movement. I do wish it had a little more room in the toe box.

CA
04/16/2025
Cory A.
US US

Glad Xero is making a basketball shoe!

The only reason that I gave these 4 stars instead of five is because the width of the shoe is a little thinner than I am used to with Xeros. Outside of that, great shoe!

JC
04/12/2025
Josh C.
US US

Great concept, could use some improvements

I’ve been waiting for a company to drop a barefoot basketball shoe for years, so I’m super excited to be able to use These on the court. They are super comfortable and you can really The ground underneath you which definitely helps with muscle engagement and control. My only complaint is that I feel like the toolbox is not wide enough… I expected a pretty wide toolbox considering they’re made by a barefoot company. Hoping they break in and the toe box stretches a little bit so they can be snug but allow for proper foot mobility.

VC
04/12/2025
Valerie C.
US US

Great purchase

Excellent shoes

JB
04/11/2025
Jon B.
US US

Great pair of basketball shoes

It's finally nice to have a wide toed basketball shoe on the market. These are pretty comfortable to wear out of the box with our having to break them in. Only down side I have run into is if the court is dirty the grip on the shoes disappears. Have yet to try them outside. Highly recommend these. Hopefully they can get the price down in the future

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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.