Xero Shoes Zelen review

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Barefoot shoes aren’t for everyone, but the Zelen might be for you if:

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• Mid-top sneakers with clean suede uppers.
• You’re looking for a sustainably made, minimalist, all-around trainer.

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Built different

Schunk realized he missed running i do like the the shoe overall strong sturdy but light, Xero Shoes went 0 to 100 real quick with the Zelen. Its eco-conscious manufacturing has definitely put a smile on the faces of sustainability-minded athletes. Aside from having a fully biodegradable sole and sock liner, its upper and laces are also made with recycled materials. Not only that, but the shoe also boasts being 100% vegan.

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Runners who are fans of barefoot shoes also shared that they’ve loved its smooth and fast ride for sprint work, as well as for short- to mid-range runs.

Traction isn’t a problem in the Zelen

Reviewers found the Zelen’s FeelTrue sole to have a flexible forefoot but a stiffer midfoot. Nonetheless, they said that it still provides a “nice level of maneuverability for foot articulation.”

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In fact, the rubber grips so well that one user had to stop using the shoes for boxing because it “makes it hard to pivot smoothly.”

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According to testers, the ground feel of the Zelen’s 5-mm stack “comes the closest to barefoot” out of all Xero runners, albeit “still having the protection you need.”

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The Zelen is a breeze to wear

The Xero Shoes Zelen’s upper—which “looks and feels very much like a Nike Flyknit,” according to one reviewer—is highly flexible and breathable, but well-padded in the right places to remain supportive and comfortable.

Users also appreciated the adjustable tension straps in the midfoot that allowed “better fixation of the shoe.”

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One reviewer said that the Zelen was “instantly comfortable” and did not need breaking in. After running in them right out of the box, she reported that she “certainly didn’t get sore feet, blisters, or anything like that.”

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Most users agreed that the Xero Zelens were pretty wide:

• “It’s at the tail end of usable for people with very wide feet”
• “Ample width to accommodate a variety of foot anatomies”
• “The Zelen is so wide, the CorrectToes can be worn in them!”

One shoe expert warned broad-footed users, however, to ensure that their feet are not hanging past the soles, and that they should size up if they notice that not all of their toes “are resting on the sole.”

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There have been a few accounts where the Zelen’s durability has come into question.

zapatillas de running Nike talla 33.5 baratas menos de 60 up “to abrasion from rope climbs,” he also noticed that some of the stitching on the upper has already started coming apart after only 1.5 months of use.