Product Questions - Before you buy
What size should I order?
We recommend starting with your usual size, but here are a few general guidelines to help you decide:Wear a whole size? Stick with your regular size.If you typically wear a half size (like a 8.5, 9.5), consider going up to the next whole size when re
Are Xero Shoes zero-drop?
Yes. Every Xero Shoes style (shoes, sandals, and boots) is zero-drop!. “Drop” is the height difference between the heel and the ball of the foot. Most conventional shoes raise the heel anywhere from a few millimeters to over an inch. Zero-drop means
Do your shoes have arch support?
No — and that's by design. Xero Shoes let your feet bend, flex, and respond to the ground naturally. Instead of built-in arch support, they have a flexible, low-profile (zero-drop) sole and a wide toe box so the muscles in your feet can do the work t
Last Measurements & Fit
These measurements reflect the last length for our men’s and women’s closed-toe shoes. For sandals, please refer to the sizing templates available on our sizing page!. These measurements are meant to be a helpful guide and are estimates, not a guaran
Understanding Stack Height in Xero Shoes
Stack height refers to the total amount of material between your foot and the ground. For Xero Shoes, this measurement includes the outsole, midsole, any lugs, and built-in insoles, but does not include removable insoles. Stack height helps explain h
Where are your shoes made?
We design all of our shoes here in Colorado, USA. Xero Shoes are made in China. We like to say, “responsibly, ethically, and fairly-made in China.”. We visit and work with the factories multiple times per year. We also have an on-the-ground manufactu
Are your shoes vegan-friendly?
Most Xero Shoes are vegan-friendly. Whenever possible, we design our products using synthetic and textile materials with no animal-derived components. A small number of styles use leather or suede to meet certain durability, structure, or workplace n
Are Xero Shoes good for plantar fasciitis?
We’re not able to give medical advice, and whether any shoe is right for plantar fasciitis depends on your feet, your symptoms, and what your healthcare provider recommends. What we can do is explain how our shoes are designed so you and your provide
Can I use orthotics with your shoes?
Yes. Because Xero Shoes are designed with a zero-drop (flat), low-profile sole and no built-in arch support, they may be compatible with some orthotics. Our shoes are intentionally designed to allow your feet to bend, flex, and move naturally. If you
Can I wear Correct Toes or other toe spacers with Xero Shoes?
Yes. Many of our customers wear Correct Toes and similar toe spacers with their Xero Shoes. Our wide toe box is designed to let your toes spread naturally, which is exactly what toe spacers are meant to encourage. How well they fit together depends o
Can Xero Shoes be used for grounding or earthing
No. Xero Shoes are not electrically conductive, so they don’t provide a grounding connection between your feet and the ground. Our soles are made from rubber, which is an insulator. That’s what gives them their durability and grip. While our shoes ar
What’s the temperature rating for your shoes?
We find that temperature ratings aren’t very accurate. They vary greatly depending on environmental factors such as humidity, activity level, and typical regional weather (a Tennessee snowstorm can feel quite different from one in Colorado). Below is
Which Xero Shoes is best for what I do?
Every time we release a shoe for some specific purpose, like the Speed Force II for running, we find that people will do just about anything in it – from hiking to slacklining to weightlifting or using as a day to day shoe. Trust me, we don’t want to
Will You Make More Sizes or Men’s/Women’s Versions of Shoes?
If you have a suggestion or request for a specific shoe, color, or size. The more demand we have, the greater our ability to make more shoes (this includes making men’s versions of our women’s shoes and visa versa). So please share your feedback with
My child has outgrown kids' sizes, what size do they wear next?
When your child outgrows our largest kids' size (Big Kids Y4), the next step up is a Women's 6, about a half size larger than a Y4. Women's styles work great for any kid, and several of our most popular kids' styles are available in adult sizes, so t
Can I request a color, style, or size?
Yes, please do. Customer requests are one of the ways we decide what to make next. When enough people ask for the same color, style, or size, it gets noticed. To help our product team act on your request, tell us:. We collect customer suggestions and