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"Purchased as shoes for mountain biking. Lightweight, good grip - and barefoot comfortable. Very happy. Website says these are ‘true to size’ but I needed to have a half size larger in these."
Getting the right fit for you in your Xero Shoes
If you’ve ordered or are looking to order shoes…
Shoe fitting is more about personal preference than geometry - 3 people with identical feet, could try the same shoe, and they could have 3 different opinions about whether the shoe fits.
So, we recommend trying them on to see what you think. If you’re planning to wear your shoes with socks, try them on that way. If you want a more barefoot experience, you can try them in bare feet or with a very thin sock. You can also experiment with removing the sockliner (insole) for an even “more barefoot” experience or to help get your ideal fit.
If you ordered or are looking to order sandals…
Similarly, length is a bit of personal preference. Some people want their toes up to the front edge, some people like them slightly further back, and some people even wear their sandals so that their toes hang slightly over the front edge — it’s entirely up to you!
You can use the size guide below to get started, the CM measurements are for your foot length so you can find your UK size needed. Check out the fit advice on the product page, some of our styles may require sizing up or down - this is based on our customer feedback to help guide you to the best fit.
We recommend measuring from heel to longest toes on both feet and using the longest length when ordering for the most comfortable fit. Most people's feet aren't perfectly symmetrical, so it's very possible your one foot is slightly longer, wider, or shaped differently than your other
What size should I order?
We recommend starting with your usual size, but here are a few general guidelines to help you decide:
Wear a whole size? Stick with your regular size.
If you’ve worn our styles before:
Each product page includes specific sizing recommendations when needed. We always suggest checking those for the most accurate guidance.
| UK Size | US Size | EU Size | JP Size (CM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 38 | 23 |
| 4.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 23.5 |
| 5 | 6 | 39 | 24 |
| 5.5 | 6.5 | 39.5 | 24.5 |
| 6 | 7 | 40 | 25 |
| 6.5 | 7.5 | 40.5 | 25.5 |
| 7 | 8 | 41 | 26 |
| 7.5 | 8.5 | 41.5 | 26.5 |
| 8 | 9 | 42 | 27 |
| 8.5 | 9.5 | 42.5 | 27.5 |
| 9 | 10 | 43 | 28 |
| 9.5 | 10.5 | 43.5 | 28.5 |
| 10 | 11 | 44 | 29 |
| 10.5 | 11.5 | 44.5 | 29.5 |
| 11 | 12 | 45 | 30 |
| 11.5 | 12.5 | 45.5 | 30.5 |
| 12 | 13 | 46 | 31 |
| 13 | 14 | 47 | 32 |
| 14 | 15 | 48 | 33 |
| UK Size | US Size | EU Size | JP Size (CM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 35.5 | 22 |
| 3.5 | 5.5 | 36 | 22.5 |
| 4 | 6 | 36.5 | 23 |
| 4.5 | 6.5 | 37 | 23.5 |
| 5 | 7 | 37.5 | 24 |
| 5.5 | 7.5 | 38 | 24.5 |
| 6 | 8 | 38.5 | 25 |
| 6.5 | 8.5 | 39 | 25.5 |
| 7 | 9 | 39.5 | 26 |
| 7.5 | 9.5 | 40 | 26.5 |
| 8 | 10 | 40.5 | 27 |
| 8.5 | 10.5 | 41 | 27.5 |
| 9 | 11 | 41.5 | 28 |
| 9.5 | 11.5 | 42 | 28.5 |
| 10 | 12 | 42.5 | 29 |
| 11 | 13 | 43.5 | 30 |
| 12 | 14 | 44.5 | 31 |
| Closed Shoes - Men's US Size | Closed Shoes - Women's US Size | Open Shoes - Men's US Size | Open Shoes - Women's US Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 8.5 | 7 | 8 |
| 7.5 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| 8 | 9.5 | 9 | 10 |
| 8.5 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| 9 | 10.5 | ||
| 9.5 | 11 |
| UK Size | US Size | EU Size | JP Size (CM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids 5 | 6 | 22 | 13.5 |
| Kids 6 | 7 | 23 | 14.5 |
| Kids 7 | 8 | 24 | 15 |
| Kids 8 | 9 | 25 | 15.5 |
| Kids 9 | 10 | 27 | 16 |
| Kids 10 | 11 | 28 | 16.5 |
| Kids 11 | 12 | 30 | 17 |
| Kids 12 | 13 | 31 | 18 |
| Kids 13 | 1 | 32 | 19 |
| Youth 1 | 2 | 33 | 20 |
| Youth 2 | 3 | 34 | 21 |
| Youth 3 | 4 | 36 | 22 |
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 5 reviews.
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"Purchased as shoes for mountain biking. Lightweight, good grip - and barefoot comfortable. Very happy. Website says these are ‘true to size’ but I needed to have a half size larger in these."
"The shoes are great and very comfortable. The size is slightly roomier than my Dillon Canvas shoes some light have been able to just ½ size smaller."
"I have a pair of Mesa Trail WP in size 9 which fit well and can accommodate me wearing thicker socks. They are comfortable and leave plenty of room for my toes. I fancied a pair of the Mesa Trail 2 for drier warmer conditions and bought the size 9. These were comfortably wide but had too much room in front of my toes such that they were a trip hazard. I returned these and bought a size 8. 5 they were ideal for length but after several trips out proved too narrow and nipped my little toes despite wearing thinner socks. I was all set to return or sell on when my wife tried them on and found them to be an ideal fit with thicker socks. She is size 8 female and doesn't have such wide feet as me."
"Haven't worn them a lot yet, they definitely feel slightly less barefoot but feel absolutely absolutely solid for hiking/trailing and sports! Can't wait to wear them more!"
"Bought these shoes especially for a gorge walking trip to Crete! They were great, ideal for the terrain and temperature in Mediterranean August! Just wish the sale had been earlier🤣"