Xero Shoes Mesa Trail II | Are They Any Good? 

I have the Primus Lite III and Xero 360s and my Primus are noticeably narrower at the forefoot and midfoot, which is very important for my 4E width foot. The Primus has a wider toe box but that doesn't matter if they hurt the sides of my feet. The construction of the Primus sure doesn't help with that! Plus, the Xero are higher volume. Good for higher arches and instep. It is a shame really; I like the Primus but they are regulated to deadlift slippers for me. Looking forward to more reviews in the future. Thanks for sharing.

The Mesa Trail II shoes look very good. I would like to try these shoes. I like the look of the stronger sole design 👟👌

I’ve had the Mesa Trail ll for almost a year, in rotation with several other barefoot hiking shoes. It’s my least favourite shoe in terms of looks, but they’re actually quite comfortable, functional and durable. I’ve climbed mountains in them here in BC, mostly wearing in rooty and rocky terrain. They’re slightly more forgiving than Primus Trails and Decons on the rough stuff, but I do find myself reaching for the Vivo’s more often. I wouldn’t buy these if they were going to be my do it all shoe. They aren’t great on pavement, they feel a bit like cleats with the hard lugs underfoot. Vivo’s are better if you’re doing a mix of pavement and trails. For trails only they’re a great shoe.

I think Xero is getting slightly better with its designs, as the Scrambler and Ridgeway look all right. I don’t think the soles are as durable as the Vivo’s, as I’ve worn down a few pairs in under 800 miles. They definitely won’t last anywhere close to 5000 miles as the warranty implies, but I never expected them to. As for breathability, I’ve never had any issues with Xero’s. I always wear merino socks which help regulate temperature. I have worn the Mesa Trails in -15c to +45c without any issues.

The insole of Mesa Trail ll slides easily.(Most xero shoes have this problem)