Xero Shoes Men’s Prio Barefoot Athletic Sneaker

I bought these to replace my New Balance minimalist shoes that have been out of production for a while. My first impression is that these shoes are fantastic. They are breathable, lightweight, flexible, and the toe box is wide enough to accommodate my wide feet. I typically wear 2E (extra wide) shoes and boots and these are everso slightly wider than what I'm used to, which is a good thing. The heel section fits like a glove to prevent a sloppy fit and the material/construction is comfortable with or without socks. Make sure to measure your foot and reference the size chart offered, my shoes fit me similar to other shoes/boots of the same size.Two minor drawbacks:1) Shoe laces are the thick round type that don't always stay tied.2) Insoles comes out every time I take the shoes off.

I recently started my barefoot/minimalist shoe journey and after getting started with some other brands I decided to go with a higher quality shoe. I decided to give these a try and I'm glad I did. They are extremely comfortable and didn't require a ton of breaking in to reach that comfort level. The lacing system makes these perfect for my narrow feet because it helps apply even pressure across my entire foot instead of just the top and sides of my feet like a lot of other shoes I've worn. They are very durable and have amazing grip and slip resistance as well. I've worn these while rucking and haven't experienced any issues transitioning from dry pavement to wet grass and back. I also haven't experienced any issues transitioning from wet pavement to the smooth concrete used inside arenas. Speaking of arenas, these have to be one of the most versatile shoes I've owned because they work perfectly as exercise shoes and also pair extremely well with a casual outfit for a night out. I give these a 9.9/10 recommendation.

This is my 4th pair of barefoot shoes. I've have feet problems for years so I stopped running and moved to cycling and kayaking. I'm in better shape then most men 40 years younger then me with no extra weight. I've been wearing highly padded trail running shoes with arch insoles and my feet keep getting worse. Stretching and exercising makes them feels good but doesn't solve the problem. So for the last few weeks I have been going barefoot whenever possible and wearing real barefoot shoes. (Not all those that are called barefoot are barefoot shoes) In the short time I've been wearing barefoot shoes my feet have greatly improved.PROS:As far as looks go the all black pretty much looks like regular sneakers with flat heals. The black is perfect for the office.The sole is zero down.Very thin sole especially when you remove the 2mm flat insole.Laces up nicely but I still ordered tie-free shock laces so they can slip on and off.Expensive but not as bad as some other recommended brands.Good grip but they do squeak.Seems to be very well made.Wide toe box but not as wide as some other brands.Overall comfortable.CONS:Still too expensive for minimalist shoes.Many reviews complain that they fall apart easily so dependability may be an issue. I will update this review only if they fall apart early.I'm hoping these work out well. I've been wearing the same New Balance model for over 20 years, replacing them every couple years and I'll do the same with the Xero Prio if they hold up. These will not be used for running or hiking.Highly recommended

Very comfortable walking shoes, everything else like running, gym use requires being used to barefoot shoes so i cant comment yet, quality seems decent no visible glue etc

These are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever owned. These shoes are well made and they are worth every penny. I will continue to buy this model for as long as it is available. I have worn these daily for 2 years and they are starting to show some wear. The wear is purely cosmetic and there are no rips or cuts. I wear these without the insole, as I find that to be more comfortable and it gives me a better feel of the ground. As I have not been running for a few years, I cannot specifically say how long they will hold up for that. I intend to start running again and will be using the older pair for that.Note to Xero Shoes: Thank you for making quality products.

Ordered these in different color from the first pair. Absolutely light, great fitting and lasting. Just changed to lace for easier on-off; other than that they are my favorites.

I've heard people love these shoes. However, I found them to be extremely uncomfortable and cheaply made. Iended up with severe achilles pain after wearing these for about 4 months. I only wore these shoes indoors in the gym while I was teaching weight lifting classes. I wore them for about two hours a day, three days per week. After the first week, the shoes started to appear worn out and looked misshapen, and lumpy, like they were much older than they were. They have absolutely no support or cushion at all. They felt like floppy house slippers. Also the insole on just one of them became unattached from the inside and then while wearing them, it would inch up and start coming out the back of the shoe. I tried to put them in again every time i put them on, but it would always work itself back out again. I have tried the Adidas zero drop shoe prior to ordering these, which had a little more structure but we're just as uncomfortable. I finally retired the xeros and went with the Altras next. I Absolutely loved the Altras, they have a nice wide toe box, some support and just a little bit of cushion. So if you need a zero drop shoe with a little more support, I recommend trying the Altras brand. They are not supposed to be for weight lifting, but they are good for that in my opinion, even though they say they are for running. Way better than xeros.