Zelen - Your eco-Friendly Road Runner

Zelen - Your eco-Friendly Road Runner

$129.99

  • Eco-Friendly and Vegan Materials
  • Zero-Drop Design for Natural Comfort
  • Durable FeelTrue® Sole for Confident Grip
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Zelen - Women $129.99
We recommend ordering your usual size.
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“The Zelen is a great road running shoe. I love that they look classy enough that can also wear them in jeans and around town. Plus, it’s made with eco-friendly materials!” – Crissy D.

Introducing the eco-friendly Zelen: comfort and sustainability come together in this zero-drop, minimalist road running shoe made with recycled materials.

WHAT MAKES THE ZELEN THE IDEAL SUSTAINABLE RUNNING SHOE?

 

EARTH-FRIENDLY. VEGAN-FRIENDLY. FOOT-FRIENDLY.

The Zelen features a breathable knit upper made with rPET recycled material and a silky-smooth sock liner to keep you cool and comfortable mile after mile.

The flexible yet durable 5.0 mm FeelTrue® sole features a tire-inspired tread to give you confident grip and control on asphalt, cement, and pavement – all without sacrificing the ground feel and feedback you love from Xero Shoes.

The tension straps, made from earth-friendly recycled materials, are adjustable for added support and stability, allowing you to push further and faster. At a lightweight 6.5 oz per shoe in a women’s 7, the barely-there feel of this sustainable runner will have you flying down the road yellin’ “Zelen”!

PERFORMANCE AND STYLE.

The all-new Zelen is an eco-friendly performance shoe that’s fast enough to tackle your next half-marathon, yet stylish enough to pair with jeans, shorts, or just about any outfit. Hit your next sprint in these, then hit your next girls’ night.

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

If your feet don’t feel as good at the end of a run as they did at the beginning, you haven’t tried the Zelen.
 
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 supports proper posture. The low-to-the-ground design promotes perfect balance and agility. And our flexible soles give you “just right” protection so you can bend, move, and flex while you Feel the World® in total comfort.

Check out these reviews from Zelen wearers

Sizing

Women’s Sizing Tips

The Zelen 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.

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
5 35.5 3.5
5.5 36 4
6 36.5 4.5
6.5 37 5
7 37.5 5.5
7.5 38 6
8 38.5 6.5
8.5 39 7
9 39.5 7.5
9.5 40 8
10 40.5 8.5
10.5 41 9
11 41.5 9.5
11.5 42 10
12 42.5 10.5

Caring for your Zelens

To clean your Zelens, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry.
We do not recommend putting the Zelen 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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07/07/2024
Sarah S.
US US

Great except for the insert

I love the shape and feel, my major beef is that the insert slides up the heel when I walk and drives me crazy! The fix is simple enough as I be gluing it down, but I should not have to do that.

KM
07/06/2024
Kathleen M. Humphries
US US

Zelen

I think these might be my favorite walking shoes [but it's hard to tell because whichever pair I have on is my favorite!]. I was walking the dogs in these one night and my feet felt so good that I didn't want to stop walking so we went around the neighborhood [the whole trip takes about 45 - 60 minutes] a second time! [The puppy dogs were happy and so were my feet!]

MC
07/04/2024
Michelle C.
CA CA

Most comfortable barefoot runner

Love these runners, they fit true to size, are super lightweight and still very stylish. Only downside was the shipping and duty fees.

BS
06/28/2024
Barbara S.
US US

Zero shoes

Love the slightly wider toe box, very natural fit

PM
06/16/2024
Paola M.
US US

Finally, a comfortable athletic shoe!

I love my minimalist athletic shoes. They’re protective and comfortable, without rubbing anywhere on my diabetic feet, and I feel more stable with regards to my balance. Overall, I’m happy with my purchase.

06/25/2024

Xero Shoes

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear that your minimalist athletic shoes are providing you with comfort and protection, especially for your diabetic feet. It's great to know that they help you feel more stable and balanced. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're thrilled that you're happy with your purchase.

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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.