Are your shoes “zero drop” (non-elevated heel)?
Yes, all of our shoes and sandals are zero-drop. That means the heel isn’t higher than the ball of the foot, for proper posture.
FAQs
Which Xero Shoes is best for what I do?
Every time we release a shoe for some specific purpose, like the Speed Force for running, we find that people will do just about anything in it – from hiking to slacklining to weightlifting or using it as a day-to-day shoe. Trust me, we don’t want to stop you. We think it’s super cool when […]
Can I have my order sent to a PO or APO box?
You can. We’re happy to ship to post office boxes and to APO addresses. However, we are unable to send prepaid return/exchange labels for APO/FPO addresses.
Do you deliver to my country?
For shipping within the EU, please order from xeroshoes.eu For shipping within the UK, please order from xeroshoes.co.uk For all other destinations, we recommend ordering from xeroshoes.com
Where can I buy Xero Shoes?
Here on our website, for one. We have new retailers coming on board every week all around the world, so check back often. And if you know of a store that should be carrying Xero Shoes, let us know about them. Email [email protected]
How do I walk naturally (or barefoot)?
Check out this article about proper walking form, whether you’re in bare feet or shoes.
How do I start wearing barefoot/minimalist shoes?
The short answer is: Start slowly. Give yourself time to get used to using your muscles naturally, to relaxing, and to your gait changes. For running, you might start with a VERY short run… like 30 seconds! If that’s not fun, there are a number of hints on our site that will help you. When […]
Why should I wear Natural Movement (a.k.a. minimalist shoes or barefoot shoes)?
Let me ask you a question: Do your feet feel better at the end of the day than they did at the beginning? If not, it’s because your shoes aren’t letting your feet do what’s NATURAL. One-quarter of the bones and joints in your entire body are in your feet. You have more nerve endings […]
Why We Exist
Our co-founder, Lena Phoenix, likes to say, “There is NO reason to start another shoe company… unless your products change people’s lives.” And if you read the reviews of our shoes and sandals, you’ll hear a lot of people saying just that, even if what was life-changing for them is as simple as finding shoes […]
How is Speed Force different from the Prio?
The Prio is our all-around, do-anything shoe. It’s been our best-seller since it came out. It’s got more durable upper materials and offers a bit more protection. For people who don’t want as much barefoot feel as the Speed Force gives, the Prio is the perfect solution.
