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Xero Shoes are the shoes that I wear consistently and almost exclusively. I have been using their shoes for over 7 years and have loved how many options they have for so many different circumstances. I currently own running shoes, casual shoes, work shoes, water shoes and waterproof boots all made by Xero.
All of their shoes are lightweight, flexible and have wide toe boxes that allow the toes to move and the feet to feel the earth and adapt to changing stimuli as our feet were meant to.
Something I really appreciate about the company is their constant adaptation to customer requests. They really do listen to feedback and make real changes to try to address what has been critiqued.
Why Choose Minimalist Shoes?
Minimalist shoes are often thought of as a category of running shoes. But casual shoes can be minimalist, too.
Modern minimalist shoes are lighter, have less cushioning, are more flexible, and have less heel lift (or “drop”) than a typical shoe. They’re actually like the shoes we wore prior to the invention of thick, stiff, padded, motion control shoes back in the early 70s.
A truly minimalist shoe has other important characteristics that support natural movement
- A wide toe box to let your toes spread
- No unnecessary cushioning
- An extremely flexible sole that gives you protection but is thin enough so you can safely FEEL the ground.
All Xero Shoes products — casual and performance sandals, boots, and shoes for men, women, and kids — are “true minimalist shoes.”