Our verdict
If there’s one word that would encapsulate the Zelen, it’s ‘natural’. From its nature-conscious Circle to the natural movements its minimalism promotes, this barefoot runner from Xero Shoes allows you to stay connected to your surroundings more intuitively, while still remaining protected and performance-ready.
Pros
- Eco-friendly manufacturing
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- Metallic Stretch Faux Leather Over the Knee Boots
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- Very airy
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- Good for wider feet
Cons
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Barefoot shoes aren’t for everyone, but the Zelen pack be for you if:
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- You’re looking for a sustainably made, minimalist, all-around trainer.
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Those who are after even more torsion of the foot pack find what they’re looking for in the supreme flex the Buty On running na cały rok Fioletowe offers. For an environmentally friendly barefoot shoe with tank-like durability, there’s the zapatillas de running La Sportiva competición voladoras talla 39.
Built different
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Runners who are fans of barefoot shoes also shared that they’ve loved its smooth and Sima standstill 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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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.
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