Xero Shoes Men's HFS Running Shoes - Zero Drop, Lightweight & Barefoot Feel

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The outsole grip is fantastic even on wet pavement and there is no wear on the outsole after 20 miles of running and many more walking. But overall, Xero shoes are as close to barefoot running as you’ll get, with the added protection from sharp objects underfoot. I have also run on sidewalks and not come away with overly beat-up feet, although I have kept mileage to 1-2 miles max per run (for my body).

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DPT/Footwear Science: B ( Midfoot straps lockdown the foot well while still providing an anatomic fit. Even over gym flooring and then the laminate in my home, the HFS outsole gripped the ground enough to remain confident in performing stair drills and hopping while remaining pliable and smooth enough to safely transition between movements without any catching or tripping over the dreaded, “turf monster. Life-changing comfort and superior performance come from letting your feet do what’s natural – bend, move, flex and feel. All Xero Shoes feature a wider, foot-shaped toe box that lets your toes spread and relax, a non-elevated “zero drop” heel for proper posture, low-to-the-ground design for perfect balance and agility, and a flexible sole that gives you “just right” protection so you can bend, move, flex, and Live Life Feet First!There are huge size discrepancies with the HFS; I even run a full size larger than my standard Mens US9. In this post, I’ll focus on running shoes, but in the Vivobarefoot range, you’ll find many casual, hiking, and smart shoe options. Second, this model has a nice level of breathability for different lifting settings and the outsole has a nice level of traction.

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This ability to approximate shoe sole to foot on a flexible platform lends itself well to those seeking to improve their stride and biomechanics through better feel and feedback from the running surface.

One thing to note about the Xero HFS barefoot running shoes is that they may not provide as much support as some traditional running shoes. The first HFS (Highly Flexible Shoe) was a unique, highly flexible, durable road-specific minimalist shoe that provided just enough protection balanced with a high level of ground feel. While the shoe has a standard 5000-mile warranty on the sole, it doesn’t mean much if the shoe breaks down from the inside out.