The founders of Xero Shoes, Steven and Lena, are a couple. When Steven decided to return to sprinting at the age of 45, after a 30-year break, he soon found himself in a constant cycle of injuries. He was recommended barefoot running as a form of supportive exercise, and it helped him get rid of his symptoms. Steven realized he wanted to live barefoot. However, going without shoes in everyday life is challenging - it’s a line few are willing to cross. Initially, prototypes made for personal use in the form of sandals began to attract attention, leading to the idea of a new barefoot shoe brand. Steven’s spouse, Lena, has a background in hiking. After Steven made prototype sandals for Lena as well, Lena found that barefoot walking helped achieve a more natural stride even while walking. ...

The founders of Xero Shoes, Steven and Lena, are a couple. When Steven decided to return to sprinting at the age of 45, after a 30-year break, he soon found himself in a constant cycle of injuries. He was recommended barefoot running as a form of supportive exercise, and it helped him get rid of his symptoms.

Steven realized he wanted to live barefoot. However, going without shoes in everyday life is challenging - it’s a line few are willing to cross. Initially, prototypes made for personal use in the form of sandals began to attract attention, leading to the idea of a new barefoot shoe brand.

Steven’s spouse, Lena, has a background in hiking. After Steven made prototype sandals for Lena as well, Lena found that barefoot walking helped achieve a more natural stride even while walking.

Xero Men's Mesa Trail II
119 €
Xero Men's Mesa Trail II
Men's barefoot shoes for use on trails.
Xero Women's Scrambler Mid
190 €
Xero Women's Scrambler Mid
Mid height barefoot hiking shoes for women.
Xero Men's Scrambler Mid
190 €
Xero Men's Scrambler Mid
Mid height barefoot hiking shoes for men.
Xero Men's Ridgeway
190 €
Xero Men's Ridgeway
Traditional hiking boot looks with barefoot shoe structure. Men's sizes.
Xero Men's Scrambler Mid II Waterproof
210 €
Xero Men's Scrambler Mid II Waterproof
Mid height barefoot hiking shoes for men. Waterproof model.
Xero Men's Dillon
89,90 €
Xero Men's Dillon
Sneaker-like looks, with barefoot technology.
Xero Men's Alpine
190 €
Xero Men's Alpine
Barefoot shoes for winter conditions. Men's sizes.
Xero Women's Dillon
89,90 €
Xero Women's Dillon
Sneaker-like looks, with barefoot technology. Women's sizes.
Xero Women's Scrambler Mid II Waterproof
210 €
Xero Women's Scrambler Mid II Waterproof
Mid height barefoot hiking shoes for women. Waterproof model.
Xero Men's Ridgeway Chelsea
190 €
Xero Men's Ridgeway Chelsea
Chelsea boot looks, barefoot shoe structure! Men's sizing.
Xero Women's Ridgeway
190 €
Xero Women's Ridgeway
Traditional hiking boot looks with barefoot shoe structure. Women's sizes.
Xero Women's Nexus Knit
99,90 €
Xero Women's Nexus Knit
Barefoot footwear for women - a versatile model.
Xero Women's Mesa Trail Waterproof
139 €
Xero Women's Mesa Trail Waterproof
Waterproof barefoot trail runners. Women's sizes.
Xero Women's Alpine
190 €
Xero Women's Alpine
Barefoot shoes for winter conditions. Women's sizes.
Xero Women's Ridgeway Chelsea
190 €
Xero Women's Ridgeway Chelsea
Chelsea boot looks, barefoot shoe structure! Women's sizing.
Xero Men's Nexus Knit
99,90 €
Xero Men's Nexus Knit
Barefoot footwear for men - a versatile model.
Xero Men's Mesa Trail Waterproof
139 €
Xero Men's Mesa Trail Waterproof
Waterproof barefoot trail runners. Men's sizes.
Xero Men's Glenn
129 €
Xero Men's Glenn
Tidy leather barefoot shoes for men.
Xero Women's HFS II
119 €
Xero Women's HFS II
Women's barefoot running shoes, especially for running.