HFS: Road Running Shoe (Men)

It is far too early for me to review these shoes as I have had them for less than a week. Contact me in 4 weeks time when I have a chance to get used to zero drop.

I purchased my first pair Of Xero Shoes one week ago and to date I have ran in them three times for approximately 6km each run. They are very pleasing to run in, light and comfortable. I look forward to seeing how they go long term.

Best shoe I’ve ever owned, simple as that.

After trying 6-7 pairs of minimalist or barefoot shoes I finally found the best all-rounder on the market. I wear these for every situation except maybe off track bushbashing. The perfect go-to running shoe for comfort, fit, gait and head turning!

Awesome shoe, feels just right. Runs as nice as it looks. Handles hard packed trails nicely too. Order 1/2 size up. Went in to Sydney store to exchange sizes and staff were very friendly and helpful. Great team over at Xero Aus!

Running, Weightlifting, Gym, Crossfit, Team sports, Weekends, etc. I have these, steel caps and thongs lol

This is the first time I've used shoes like these and it is also the first time in decades that I have run consistently; I'm an amateur marathon kayaker looking for cross-training. Aside from the body generally protesting and getting used to running again, it has been quite a revelation for my feet and learning how to run efficiently. After two weeks I'm beginning to bed my body in and I'm really liking running in the HFSs as opposed to my 'normal' trainers. I will definitely have a look at the other offerings.

These shoes are incredible. I've taken them walking, road running, light trail running, and even doing bootcamp-style workouts on grass, and they feel great in every situation. I definitely recommend following the guidelines for getting used to barefoot shoes. I've been using Inov8 shoes with a 3mm drop for about 6 years, and also been walking in rubber-soled socks for a few months prior to this purchase, which meant I could just put them on and run without having to think. I recommend also looking up foot strengthening and ankle mobilising exercises if needed to make a smooth transition. While I loved the Inov8 shoes as well, these take comfort and ground feel to whole new level, and the wide toe box gives me foot space to be mobile within the shoe. It's a snug and secure fit around the ankle, so the space doesn't come at the cost of it feeling loose. I've been a fairly reliable size 10 US across brands for some years, but 11 US fits really well for this model. The exchange process was simple and fairly quick, and the customer service was excellent.

Very light great shoe. Love them.