Xero Shoes Reviews

I’ve bought two pairs of Xero shoes. The first pair lasted about a year before the sole and mesh started falling apart. Granted, I used them heavily, so I thought, “That sucks, but okay.” The second pair was the Mesa Trail 2. After just one month of use on mountain trails (around 10–15 km per week), the sole started to completely fall apart. Because of a questionable design, the sole is made in different sections, and each section began separating at the glue. Now the other shoe has started to break as well. In my experience, this brand doesn’t make shoes that last if you use them for more than just the gym or walking around town. Yes, I got my money back, but I work 18 km from the nearest road, so going into town to buy new shoes is a real hassle. I expected my trail shoes to last at least one summer season.

Thier work is highly appreciated as it produces good shoes with attractive designs and affordable to the society though thier little obstacle is to reingineering thier advert through popular media and social bloggers it could help for awareness of the product within the society

My friend has had a pair of Prio's for years and always raved about them. I decided to give Xero a try for myself, and I have not been disappointed. I was looking for a road running shoes that could also double as my gym/lifting shoes. And I couldn't have picked a better shoe. The Zelen are super light, and the knit material is soft like wearing a second sock. The more robust build around the ankle and forefoot gives awesome lockdown for agility and speed work. I would only change two things. 1. I should've gotten a half size smaller. I wear a size 11 in typical footwear (because of the narrow toe boxes), but it turns out I need a 10.5 in barefoot/minimalist shoes. 2. I should've gotten the black/gray colorway. I'm not a flashy person, and the blue/white colorway makes me feel like the center of attention when I'm out in public. They're my favorite shoes ever because, other than actually being barefoot, these are honestly the next best thing for me.

On behalf of a member of the household, "My Xero shoes are so comfortable - and they've been from the start. They are also fun and have been admired by passers by. The shoes come in different styles, designs, colours and options etc, and the three styles I've tried have the following in common: comfort, ease of putting on and taking off, feel secure, stable and balanced on a variety of terrain, toes are able to splay out and feel natural and 'at home'. The customer care is awesome so you can reach out for any assistance and any information required. Buying online is easy to do. Altogether great."

I’d been looking for simple everyday shoes that could dress up or down but were also foot-friendly… these are it! Light and so comfy, perfect for pretty much everything. I loved them so much when they arrived I bought my wife a pair immediately. Hoping they don’t change the design except maybe adding other colors!

They have some of the best barefoot shoes—lightweight, comfortable and not ugly ;-)

When you first start wearing them, it takes some getting used to but when you get past that point, it’s so comfortable and the best shoes! I can’t wear no other shoes since I started wearing zero! 🤗

I was finally able to take some short hikes wearing these shoes. We were in Cuyahoga State Park in Ohio. It was about 90 degrees and some wet spots. This park is more on the rugged side than most that we walk in. We had to wander over rugged roots, stones, damp areas and even somewhat climbing around on big step like rocks. They performed great! My only problem was some jagged small gravel type rocks that were a bit uncomfortable to walk on. But they gripped very well hiking up and down hills of roots and big stones. A couple areas were damp with trickling water and if you weren't careful you could slip a little. It was so hot out and my feet were so hot. (I was hot all over.) I was barefoot in the shoes and they didn't feel mushy or damp. I thought for sure they would stink but they didn't! These are awesome shoes for me. I am 68 years old and not very fit but we do walk a lot. I ordered my regular size of 8.5.

This is our first pair of Xero shoes and my 5 year old loves them! To her, they are comfy and fast for summer biking, hiking, and playground fun. Plus, she loves the super cute silver sparkles and has received many compliments! True to size.

Great. Overall service

The Genesis women's sandal arrived two days after ordering via DPD. I liked that minimalist packaging was used for transit of the sandals. They're instantly comfortable and easy to adjust and have sufficient width for my wide feet. The only thing I would note is that I can clearly feel the plastic stud underneath that is holding the toe thong in place. I ordered the Xero women's size UK 7.5/EU 39.5/US 9 which fit well, after returning a UK 6.5/EU 38.5/US 8 H-Trail (to another company selling Xero products) that were too small.

I am an old customer of Xero since 2019 and loved using their sandals and shoes until now- I purchased a Xero sandal, delivered in Mar 25, and with about 10KM/week usage the sole degraded so badly, I was getting foot pain. In late June / early jul when I wore to them I had used it for 150-160Km (100 miles) which is 2% of their 5000 mile warranty. When applied for a claim under their website, they said this wear and tear is normal and they will give a discount on a new pair, no replacement. The 5000 mile warranty is meaningless if they are saying that after 150-160km (~100 miles) the wear and tear is normal. A sandal that wears out irrespective of gait / posture with only 2% of its original intended design is not NORMAL. It’s either a designer’s fantasy calling it 5000 mile or it’s most likely a marketing gimmick.  I understand how business change over time and how customers fade away. This is one such moment, it was great wearing Xero all these years, good bye.

I love the quality and fast service by Xero Shoes. I frequently recommend this company to my friends.

The shoes are very pretty, which is the shame of it. The sizing is wildly off though. I've been measured at Clarks recently, so know with certainty what size I am. Anyway, could barely get my foot in these! You could see the shape of my big toe from outside the shoe, as it strained to break free. I returned for a refund, as the item was obviously defective. However they would not refund the postage, which is against the consumer code, as they were the ones at fault. It's only £6, but still, I've essentially been charged for the pleasure of being inconvenienced. Will stick to Hobibear in future.

I ordered a pair of xero shoes in the sale and paid for delivery. I ordered a size 4 which on receipt I discovered is a EUR 36. But standard sizing for UK4 = Eur 37. I now have to return the shoes as they don't have my size for an exchange, and now will be deducted the delivery fee again! I feel annoyed that I have had to pay the delivery fee twice for the privilege of trying on the wrong sized shoes! I won't be purchasing shoes from xero again.

I bought the WP low scrambler and after just a couple of months using, the mesh starts to tear/break. As it should be in there 24month warranty, I contacted Xero shoes but they have a ridicules way of handling complaints. You have to cut the lid and send a photo, wich make the shoes unusable. I suggested donating them to someone that can't afford shoes, but you somehow need to send a proof of that (how can someone proof a donation to family or friends in need?) Also, I need the shoes myself until the substitute shoes arrive, as how am I gonna walk in wet surfaces without the only WP shoes I have? Xero shoes don't care about that and can't fix the problem in a normal, customer friendly way. They seem to not trust their customers or something. A bad product is a bad product and should be replaced or refunded, without any inconvience for the customer. Never Xero shoes again for me and I'm deffinitly spreading the word to my friends and family. Lost all trust in the quality and customer service.

Best barefoot shoe brand! Great and now very contemporary designs. Unfortunately, a return now costs €7.50 flat rate. This certainly makes sense from a mathematical point of view, but could certainly be arranged more transparent. As the fit of the shoes always varies slightly, the return fee is a real game changer.

Customer service is a joke id you're trying to return something. Plus i thibk they are really overpriced shoes for the quality they have

Just don't! Very poor quality made in China. I bought the Scrambler low on May 8, 2025. Four weeks later I contacted customer service because the profile of the sole was almost finished. And it looked like it woud not last a few more weeks. Now on June 16, 2025 the shoes have holes on the top and the profile of the sole is finished around the heel. They want to make you believe that you can get a quality shoe with a price tag of 160€ reduced to 80€. But €30 would be far too much. I used the shoe for daily dog walks and four hiking tours in the mountains. There is a 5000 Miles gurantee, that means you can pay for the same shoe again. "As outlined in our policity , we can replace them at 60% of off the full retail of the shoe." THIS IS RIDICULOUS. Poor quality and bad for the environment if you have to buy new shoes every 2-3 months. I really can not understand the good reviews. I think the video reviewers on their webpage are paid, nobody walks more than a season in these poor quality shoes. They should instead of working on the quality of their shoes.

I am very pleased indeed with the Kelso shoes. These are my second pair of Xero shoes and I am impressed with their quality and comfort. FYI, I do find that that both my pairs of Xero shoes fit snug. I wear a size 9.5 and originally order the Kelsos in that size. I had to return them for size 10 and those fit great. If you are pushing the boundary of your shoe size, I would recommend sizing up half a size. Great shoes. :)