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.

Already lasted far longer than those garbage Vans, feels very comfy, durable, and plenty of room for toes.

These are my everyday shoes, I wear when it's not winter or raining, and I also play tennis in them for 2-3 hours a day two days a weekFirst off the shoes just feel great. You can feel everything underfoot almost like you're not wearing anything. I have flat feet and my foot pain has gone away after using these for nearly 2 years.That said I wish they were a bit more durable. The treads are completely worn smooth on the toes which I suspect will turn into a hole soon.

I personally enjoyed this lightweight comfortable shoe. I have rather flat feet but over the last two years I have been wearing their Glenn model. So the transition wasn’t as hard, switching to the Prio (Lunar).When I bought the Glenn, I bought a size 13, thinking I would need to size up due to the extra space in the tow box. You can order more close to your actual length.With this model, I purchased a size 12, which after measuring my foot with a sock on it was 12 on the dot so I bought a 12 and it fit perfect as soon as I slipped on the shoe there was no break-in. The shoe just felt like it was naturally a part of my foot And I had no discomfort walking if anything I appreciated the extra grip of the soles versus the Glenn.If you’re looking for a shoe, that’s a perfect walk around town go along with most outfits. This is definitely the one I love the lunar colors as well. It popsAs a final note, I’m always afraid of shoes looking awkward or clown like. No one even knows that these are foot shaped shoes when I show them due to the design everyone thinks this is a regular shoe and actually when I look at it, it looks regular which if you’re ever nervous about that, I just say buy it they’re a hit!! I’m definitely gonna be ordering other colors and more from this brand!

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