Just put these on after basically only wearing nikes and adidas for the last 15 years and wow!! Basically the most comfortable shoe ive ever put on. I bought the Prio for training but now Im legit checking out their casual range
Thanks for the review. I've been looking for a barefoot shoe to lift in since I've become very unsatisfied with typical training shoes. Love the bit where you're carrying your doggo btw. Adorable
These, the Tolos Archetype 1.0, Prio Neo, or Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III/Motus Strength are all great options. Haha, thank you, every once in a while the fur potato makes an appearance!
Just picked up a pair and loving them for lifting so far! I am just a little concerned I might blow through the upper through abrasion- getting in and out of suspension straps, etc., but all good for now. Thanks for the review!
Keep me posted! I’m super interested in the upper construction on the Xero models as well especially coming from others who use their pair in a varied means. Glad you’re enjoying them thus far 💪 Thank you!
The Prio was the only shoes the Norwegian barefoot webstore I found had in my size, so have ordered them. Seem to be fine for normal use, they look kinda normal too. Find it annoying to get too much attention no matter positive or negative, so wen't for the ones that can be taken for a normal pair of sneakers. I trained a lot barefooted with martial arts before. Check if it will be an easy transition, or if it will need some adjustment time. However, if the benefits are true. Won't say no to improve my body just by a switch of shoes.
@@thatfitfriend no thank you for all the reviews! to ten thousand shorts and different barefoot shoes, you are the man! going to try to find you on IG too!
Looking at either HFS, Prio or 360... when you say casual running, what sort of distances are you talking? I've never worn barefoot shoes in my life, but currently run 3-4 times a week around 3-6 miles at a time. Sometimes grass, sometimes trails, sometimes footpaths. Don't currently do any crossfit or weights etc, what do you recommend man?
If I’m running in barefoot shoes casually, I’ll usually hit between 1-3 miles in grass. I’d recommend opting for the HFS, 360, and Prio in that order for your training description. If you’re not acclimated definitely take it slow getting used to them!
@@thatfitfriend I'd love to be able to get all 3 for every different training method, but unfortunately that's out of my league. I'd love for the 360 to come in an all black design, I just don't like the look of it as much as the HFS and Prio, but it's durability is far better. If you had to pick one option?
Great review! I just watched this one and the Zelen's review. Which one would you recommend for someone that never wore barefoot shoes before? My use would be for daily gym sessions.
@jake | that fit friend, so, im familiar with Xero, but i dont own any at the moment. Im a big fan of On running shoes. But, would like to transition from my Brooks Ghost to xero again and see how it goes. What do you recommend for transition shoes? I know on clouds are not as thick as Brooks. But, any recommendations would be nice.
If you didn’t feel like investing in new shoes, you could also try rotating footwear throughout the week per activities you’re doing. For walking/lower impact work, start doing more barefoot work/use barefoot shoes a tad more, then use your normal shoes for higher stress work. Easy way to acclimate without needing to invest in shoes right away. Shoes wise, Altra Solstice XT 2 could be a viable option, then moving to a Lems Primal 2 would be a good progression 💪
Hey, thank you so much! My fave Xero Shoes model is the 360 and if you want to save a bit, then you can’t front the Prio. My current fave barefoot model atm for heavier training is the Primus Lite III from Vivobarefoot
These look quite intriguing, how about for lateral movements? I typically deadlift in the sumo stance and the shoes i own do not have reinforced sides on the pinky toe.
I just tried my third pair today, and they were all too small so far. My shoe size is 12. I’ve tried a 12, 12.5 and 13. Now I’ve got to send them back and wait a week or two for the refund again to try 13.5. And yes, I took the insole out and everything to try and make my foot fit, no luck. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Jake, quick question here: Does this shoe run wide, or are there any wide options? I always have to buy 2E in width because my feet look like Fred Flintstone's.
They run fairly wide - what do you currently wear? I can send you some vid sizing thoughts on IG if you want additional sizing context + Prio sizing comparison to other models!
Eh, it’s tough to say definitively, but I don’t think so from an anecdotal adaptations POV. I’ll wear socks with them when it’s cooler out, but go sockless for training/warmer wear. Think if you’re rotating based on preferences/context, you’ll be fine!
Hey Jake, I have pretty narrow feet and I was concerned there might be too much room in the toe box of the shoe and my feet may move/slip around too much in the shoe. Do you have pretty wide feet? If so, do you think these would be fine for people with narrow feet as well? Thanks!
10,000 miles of warranty for both ur Xeros. u need to walk to Los Angeles from Washington, DC and then back. u’re half way there. walk another round trip to LA from DC and back. now, u got ur money’s worth. totally insane.
Eh, not the best barefoot shoe on the market for that context, IMO! What do you mainly want them for? Working out, daily wear, etc.? Can suggest other options!
@@thatfitfriend Working out in the gym. I'm used to barefoot walking/running. I've bought a pair of Xero sandals and I like them, but I'm not gonna use 'em in the gym, and this shoe sounded like a good choice, but like I wrote, I've very, very wide feet. Any suggestion? Thank you.
@@bruttosporcoecattivo Interesting. With the sandals, how is their width in relation to your foot? If you have adequate room with width, then you might be fine with the Prio. Something like the Geo Racer Knit from Vivo could be a decent option (a bit too expensive for it is though, IMO). The Splay Freestyle is also wicked wide and it has a "Vans" style vibe in the context of training and it would work well for lifting specifically.
@@thatfitfriend Yeah, the sandals are pretty wide, but defenetly not suited for weightlifting IMO. Do you think the Prio are more suited for a narrow to normal foot shape though? Like I said, not only I need a wide toe box, but a wide shoe overall. Thank you.
@@bruttosporcoecattivo I’d say more normal - you could always try them and return if they stink so at least then you’ll know if Xero Shoes for you. The Prio/360 last constructions are similar whereas the Zelen, HFS, and Speed Force are a tad more “narrow” fitting
I'm US 8.5, which is EU 41 in Reebok, but EU 42 in Adidas. On Xero Shoes chart they say that EU 41 is US 8 and US 9 is EU 42. Moreover, they have EU 41,5 lol. So should I just go with US 9/EU 42 with Xero?
9 would be a safe call, but also if you just go with your normal US true to size you should be fine, too. The lack of consistent sizing charts is such a pain in the a$$, lol.
Thanks for the thorough review. I'm waiting for the lighter blue ones to be in stock as I hate white soles on shoes, just ghettoizes them early. Do you still transition from these to traditional shoes, or do you have all minimalist shoes now? I think that might feel weird to go back and forth.
Welcome! Thanks for watching - and I go hybrid! There are contexts in which I’m always rotating my footwear. Plus, I do a lot of reviews on training and running shoes as well so it helps me test models for certain things. It’s fun and makes me appreciate certain shoes for different realms of training! 💪
How is the durability? I've heard these don't last long. Between 3-6 months max when used day to day. Is there any flat shoe you recommend that are durable? Or is this one, one of the more durable ones?
It can be hit or miss. Mine (along with a few of my clients) have held up well, but I've also seen horror stories, so I'd be remiss to just speak on my personal experience for this context. That being said, I think if your day-to-day constitutes more casual wear, then their durability should be fine. The Prio is a pretty good option - Vivobarefoot models tend to last a while, too.
@@thatfitfriend Thanks for the quick reply! Ive decided to give them a shot since I love going around barefoot. I would like to use them casually and maybe for a few quick runs so I hope these last
@@mrRoverkane After two months of daily use these hold up pretty well. I've even went hiking in them a few times and they still look pretty good. I highly reccomend them
Depends on the intent! That set was focused on isolating trunk rotation a bit more versus getting my hips into them, too. I was doing a rotation-focused day and work through the chain, torso, torso hips, then hips in diff exercises! 💪
I have been wearing lifting shoes with the heel raised. I assume I need to transition slowly to the zero drop. I am starting to hate lifting shoes. They all seem to squish my toes.
Yeah, I’d recommend implementing them slowly and also paying attention to your movement mechanics! Going from an elevated heel to a zero drop is going to change the mechanics of your movement a bit especially in squats
They'll be fine for providing your foot the ability to splay and grip the floor! Will they give you an elevated heel to assist dorsiflexion? No, but that comes down your mechanical wants/needs in regard to footwear assisting your front squat performance!
5000 mile warranty!!!! you have 2 of these so they will last you for 10,000 miles!!!!! dude, 10,000 miles!!!! hmm, casual running and training, huh? I run into people who train for a marathon in Xero shoes. Just remember, run there way modern human beings have been running for 100,000 year before 1960. Always strike the forefeet and then roll back on the heel to kindly place your body weight on. For sprinting, the heel never touch the ground. just like a cheetah. also, do a review on the Inov8 Bare XF cross trainers.
Casual as in 3-4 miles tops atm. I'm still acclimating to these shoes and it's been a fun challenge splitting my time training in barefoot shoes and cross-training shoes, it's giving me a really interesting perspective as an athlete and coach. Yeah, I'm not a heel striker anymore and have since adapted a more fore/mid-foot strike :) I've been busting my butt to get there! I just want to be a cheetah.... I'll try to add that model to the queue!
They are really great in the beginning, but soon feet and joints start hurting and soon can barely walk . These shoes are a joke, don't be fooled folks. BEWARE
@@thatfitfriend So sorry I didn't reply, not its not a copy paste I actually wrote both of them all by myself. LOL So yes I bought quite a few pair and no I didn't take to them very well. Walking in them after about six months my heels hurt so bad I had to go back full time to my asics. Its taken me two years to recover from them. And still recovering.
