Xero Shoes

Xero Shoes: barefoot footwear with the FeelTrue sole and a 5,000-mile warranty

Xero Shoes is an American company dedicated to the design and sale of barefoot or minimalist footwear. Its approach is built around three principles that the brand describes as the pillars of its products: a natural fit with a wide, foot-shaped last that lets toes splay and relax; a non-elevated heel —called "Xero-drop"— designed to encourage proper posture; and a feeling of contact with the ground thanks to a low, flexible design that aims for balance and agility. The company states that its patented FeelTrue soles allow the foot to bend and flex naturally.

Footwear catalog for men, women, and kids

The offering is organized by gender and age, with dedicated sections for men, women, and kids, and is further divided by product type and activity. Categories include shoes, sandals, boots, charms, and accessories, along with a clearance section. The activity-based classification includes running, training, pickleball, basketball, hiking, water, and casual wear.

In the kids' section, the catalog is organized by size —Little Kids (C6-C11) and Big Kids (C12-Y4)— and by style, with shoes, boots, and sandals. Featured kids' models include Dillon, Prio, Dillon Canvas Slip-On, and Z-Trail.

Featured models and new arrivals

The site presents several launches and key models:

• Ridgeway Suede: waterproof suede hiking boots for men and women, listed at $179.99. The brand describes them as "heritage suede, waterproof, barefoot comfort."
• Ridgeway Chelsea Lined: a version of the Chelsea boot with sherpa lining, for men and women.
• Coast Suede: a hands-free "step-in" design that the brand presents as effortless natural movement.
• Mesa Summit WP: a waterproof trail running shoe, available in the Orange Flame colorway.
• X1 Purple Inferno: a barefoot basketball shoe for women and men.
• 360 Rally: a barefoot court shoe for women and men.
• XT Max: a training shoe.
• Pagosa Fireside ($94.99) and Pagosa Cozy ($84.99), in men's and women's versions.
• Prio ($99.99), HFS II ($129.99), and Wynn ($119.99), also for men and women.

The catalog also includes accessories such as charms —Good Vibes, Coastal Treasures, Jet Set, and Gold Chain, priced between $4.99 and $14.99— and replacement insoles for men and women.

Warranty, sustainability, and customer programs

The company backs the quality of its soles with a 5,000-mile warranty. According to the figures it publishes, it has accumulated 85,589 five-star reviews and more than one million customers. On sustainability, it states its commitment to making durable products, using fewer resources, and sourcing ethically, ensuring that all its materials are safe.

Its customer programs include the Xero Circle —a community and loyalty program—, electronic gift cards, and an exchange and returns policy. The company also offers learning resources about barefoot footwear, sizing and fit guides, instructions for making Huarache sandals and Feel True DIY kits, as well as a blog and a podcast.

Retail presence and shipping

Xero Shoes operates its own stores in the United States and sells through authorized retailers. The company warns about fake sites and maintains a dedicated page on the matter. For international purchases, the site lets you select the delivery country, with options including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Argentina, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Colombia, Greenland, Jamaica, Thailand, Oman, French Polynesia, French Guiana, Switzerland, Iceland, and Monaco, among others.

Locations and stores

Location 1: 320 Interlocken Parkway, Suite 100, Broomfield, CO 80021, USA

Xero Shoes Store: 11777 E 55th Ave, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80239