XERO PRIO / the best affordable barefoot shoes for cross-training
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2023
- the xero shoes prio's are a solid option for zero-drop beginners or anyone who just wants one barefoot shoe that can do it all. (:
-andrew
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*BAREFOOT TRAINING SHOES* (referral links)
xero prios - - - - - - - - bit.ly/46t8ZAr
sole runner pure - - - bit.ly/3NIut4O
vibram v-train - - - - - amzn.to/3HTD5Co
freet vibe - - - - - - - - bit.ly/46mzNCk
BEST BAREFOOT SHOES (referral links)
casual shoes - - - bit.ly/3L3fRKq
road shoes - - - - - bit.ly/3AvEWJ3
trail shoes - - - - - amzn.to/3xyMoSr
trek boots - - - - - - bit.ly/3RfJxXK
winter boots - - - - bit.ly/3LV5gS8
work boots - - - - - bit.ly/3lDmF8F
sandals - - - - - - - - bit.ly/3QqZ6e6
slippers - - - - - - - - bit.ly/3eineSa
website - - - - - - - - www.barefootwear.org
Great coverage of this Andrew, thank you.
You got it! Live from 90.5 WBFS Barefoot Studios. (:
Thank you for this!!
No problem. Thanks for dropping by, Nate!
This is my fav barefoot shoe of all I've tried.
Nice! Yea, it's a solid do-everything type of shoe. Keep having fun out there!
I wore my prio every day as an indoor shoe only. I work as cleaner in a hospital. The floors are very hard. I walk 10-15k steps or more at work. My prio soles started to delaminate 6-8 months into wearing. They were super comfortable but i was somewhat disappointed with the lifespan of the shoe for walking only. I am sure that xero shoes would have honoured their warranty and replaced, but i had purchased through Run inn online so I didn't pursue it. In Canada not on sale, they cost me around $130-150 after exchange, shipping, and taxes. So I have given xero another try, this time i have bought direct from xero and i am trying the new model that resembles more like a skater shoe. We will see what this year brings. Channels like yours are why I have made the switch to mostly minimal/barefoot shoes for a bit over one year now. I am not an avid athletic person, but I do walk alot everyday. I had plantar fasciitis so bad that I could barely walk to the washroom in the morning. I decided that I would would try just about anything before I committed to a life of orthotics insoles etc. It has changed my life. Thank you Andrew 😊
Hey Tony, bummer about the rubber not lasting as long. I'm surprised, since I think it's the same sole on my Z-Trek's, which are still going after six years. Maybe yours were a bit different. One possibility is that you have a slight twist or scuff in your gait, which could wear the sole down much faster. Try paying attention to it for a day and see if you notice anything. That said, Xero's custom service is great, so buying direct sounds like a good plan. So glad to hear your PF improved!
@@AndrewFolts the tread wasn't worn out, it was physically separating from the shoe itself along the glued seam. I liked the comfort of the shoe enough to try and repair it myself. Didn't work, oh well. I think that I was just unlucky with that pair
@@tonyriley4585 Oh ok, gotcha. That's annoying. Have you tried Shoe Goo? It's specifically made for repairing shoes and the running store I used to work at sold it: amzn.to/3PBAdyO
@@AndrewFolts yes that's what I tried to repair the seam. It didn't last long. I have used shoe goo to fix winter boots before. No issues. I think that the barefoot shoes flex so much and the type of the shoe material didn't bond super well. I still have the shoes and wear them occasionally in dry situations. But ya the tread is still like brand new. They were one of my most comfortable shoes, but that said I have not spent the money on something like vivos yet. I know that Xero customer service is excellent. My wife bought prios after me. She had a similar problem as me. Again just wearing at the hospital. It was like 6 months and Xero sent new replacements no issues. Customer service is excellent
Do you use alchohol or strong chemical cleaners on the floors and touch the shoes ?
Hey man, I just found the video and thanks for putting this together! I got the shoes today- I'm usually EUR 45 and got the Xero prio in EUR 45 as they advised true to size for this one but they felt kinda bigger than i'm used to at first. I mostly plan to use those around the gym so no running , possibly a few walks etc. In your experience of using them would something like a regular 45 , true to size actually be ok, its just I'm not used to the wider toe box etc. from years of using conventional sneakers? What's your recommendation/opinion?
My rule of thumb (literally) is to have about a thumbnail's length between the end of my longest toe and the end of the shoe. But at the end of the day, either you like the fit or you don't, so if they seem way too long, then just do an exchange.
@@AndrewFolts thanks ;)
Xero Prio are great and I wear mine more than my other options. However, I do find the the sole thickness to be noticeable when compared to my Inov8-210 shoes.
Woah, looked it up, and it says the 210 is only 1.5mm thick. Is that right, or is there some midsole cushion on top of that?
@@AndrewFolts there's an insole that probably adds 2mm of cushion, but it's very thin and I found I liked that more. However, the 210v2 that I have is super hot for my feet, so I only wear them during winter.
I slept on xero for a long time because I did not like the design. I could get the Kelso for around 60€ though and I love it. But I find them way more cushioned than Wildling for example but they look and feel great.
Yea, it would be cool if they made some 3.5mm options like Wildling, but a few of their shoes are still super flexible, like the HFS, which feels 1-2mm thinner than it actually is..
Hey still debating whether to get the Prio or the HFS. I would mostly use them for walking, light jogging, and outdoor calistenic workouts. Essentially I want the most "barefoot" of them; the one that compliments the human foot the best... thanks for the great videos!
I'd go with the HFS. They're more comfortable and flexible for roads and calisthenics. The Prio's are better for trails.
My use case scenario is mostly a lot of walking on roads in the city of Chicago and going to the gym, maybe some occasional rare running and sometimes going on trails. But mostly, using the same shoe everyday to go to college and doing a lot of walking and wearing them all day. So I am looking for 1 barefoot shoe which I can wear everyday for my use case. Which ones are the best you recommend? I have ordered the primus lite IIIs and I am still trying them, but I am not sure if I would keep them and now I don’t know if they are the best option for my case. And maybe the prios are better? Do let me know your opinion so I can decide the best option from me. Thanks.
The Primus Lite's are a great all-around shoe and a bit more flexible than the Prio, hence better for walking, although the Prio's are significantly cheaper. The Xero HFS czcams.com/video/Tt7Vs-2aWLY/video.html would be a good middle option with lots of flex, but not as expensive.
I just ordered the prio in all black as a work shoe. And the aqua cloud for a sandal. Later I'll get the terraflex 2 as my everyday shoe and 1 other shoe for running/lifting in.
Ha, sweet. You'll be all Xero'd up with those. Enjoy!
@AndrewFolts ya. Have 1 for each activity I'll do. As I recently started having problems with regular shoes in which they are causing me to get light headed and dizzy. Also causing me foot pain and arch pain. Which those connected with the feet is probably what's causing the other affects. As tried a pair of xero sandals at REI and all affects went away. Same as if I am barefoot at home.
Forgot to mention that I'm more used to barefoot coming from 11 yrs in south east Asia. Being at home and so on.
What do you think of them to play some sports that require a lot of speed and agility and need a little bit of cushion as tennis? 🎾
They could work for tennis, although if you're not planning on using them for trails, then the HFS czcams.com/video/Tt7Vs-2aWLY/video.html might be more suitable, since it's got a road tread.
Great for skateboarding
Yea, with the tougher sole and side straps it probably would be!
How do these compare to the Zelens (if you had a chance to try those)? I just got the Zelens and have taken them on 3.5 mile walks per day (I’m older, so that’s my speed) but I LOVE them! Super comfortable and lightweight and no body/leg aches after. Great video! One day I will run and get Prios!
Literally just reviewed them, ha! czcams.com/video/O5oy3sQ1oCA/video.html The Zelen's are a bit lighter and more flexible for roads, while the Prio's have more grip and protection for trails, as well as being slightly more wind resistant for colder weather. Glad you're enjoying yours, they've been great for me so far.
am i seeing wrong or do they have a raised toebox? looks like the upward scoop on "normal" shoes when on your feet on the road
The very front of the toebox curves up a bit beyond your toes, but the sole is zero-drop.
I’m trying to debate if this would be too much shoe or would it be fine but I’m looking for mostly is most of my road runs I’m taking in there, Aqua cloud, which is super thin sandals, and my five fingers which are kind of wearing out now, so just when my legs were real tired, I was looking for something a little bit more. I’m wondering if these would be that or wondering friends that told me it would be too much. It’s too stiff and the rubber too hard for road, any thoughts appreciated just keep running sandals and let’s adjust
The Prio's ok for roads, but it's more meant for trails. The HFS czcams.com/video/Tt7Vs-2aWLY/video.html or Vivo Primus Lite czcams.com/video/pMqB21BdMGw/video.html would be what you'd want for roads. Vibram's are also great if you like the toes. The V-Trek is my favorite barefoot shoe of all time czcams.com/video/gN07dkOloU4/video.html for both roads and trails, although they have road specific options, as well.
i'm thinking of starting to make my own shoes out of 2mm thick leather and some rubber from vibram. you mentioned you like the company, i do too. have you perhaps any idea what to choose between either vibram crepe 2mm, vibram tequilgamma top 1mm, vibram silvanna 4mm, vibram supernewflex 4mm? i know it's not a shoemaking channel but you seem quite a connoisseur of this. i plan not having a midsole to keep it thin. thanks for reading
I've been wanting to build a sandal myself, where'd you find the materials page?
@@AndrewFolts i didn't really. i found some cobbler specific shops online that stock vibram stuff. i had a long comment typed out with specific pages but it gets eaten by the spam filter here unfortunately. these are much more basic soles than what you have on a five finger, but still look great to me
@@markifi Oh gotcha, well you can DM me the links on IG @aofolts if you want. I'd have to see what the treads look like.
Xero themselves have a DIY sandal kit and guide.
hello. I built my sandals with the vibram dunas 10mm iron
Of the xero shoes that you've tried, which would you recommend for someone that works as a cart pusher
Definitely the HFS. Comfortable and breathable with a good grippy tread and soft feel, despite being thin and flexible. czcams.com/video/Tt7Vs-2aWLY/video.html
@@AndrewFoltsif that isn't an option, what would you say is the next best thing
@@AceofKadeisAoK For Xero the Prio czcams.com/video/Uid5Ji7_oxE/video.html. The Freet Vibe would also be a great pick czcams.com/video/TBJeliX7zIk/video.html.
Hi ! Do you think these shoes are good if we have plantar fascia ? Thanks
Yes, any reasonably thin (3-6mm) barefoot shoe will be helpful for PF, since they give your foot a stable platform, rather than cushion, which makes your feet work 2x as hard to keep you stable or inserts, which don't let them flex at all. Just make sure to start slow (15m per day) and work up, so your feet have time to adjust and get stronger.
Awesome, thank you so much for the advice, I have had PF for a year and a half now and I bought the Altra timp shoes and now I want to see the difference with the Xero shoes hope it will make a difference? Thanks !
Nice video man.. however i’m bit confuse about Xero sizing. If my foot length is 29cm, what size should I pick for Prio? Usually i wear 45 Euro size (like Skechers or Hoka).
I'm normally a 10-10.5 and the Prio's 10.5 fit perfect, so I'd say they run mostly true to size. But check their printable templates if you want to be 100% sure.
Are you going to review the chitra trail ahinsa shoes soon?
No, unfortunately Ahinsa has been very difficult to work with. They were demanding all sorts of screenshots of my analytics and such, which none of the 15+ other companies I've collaborated with have done, and just taking ages to reply, being rude/unhelpful, etc, so yeah, I'm not going to pursue it anymore for the time being.
@@AndrewFolts oh man sorry to hear that
Nice option for barefoot shoes 😊
Yep, they're workhorses for sure. (:
I wear a womens extra wide shoe. Sometimes I order a mens shoe for the extra width for a bunion. Should I order a mens or womens Prio?
Thanks!
I wouldn't recommend the Prio if you have a bunion, because they're not very wide and the toe is somewhat pointy. The HFS would be a better option. czcams.com/video/Tt7Vs-2aWLY/video.html. I'd order the men's in that.
Thank you for your help!@@AndrewFolts
What socks are you wearing?
Injinji merino. They're all I wear 24/7. czcams.com/video/_e6BC2vfl4w/video.html
The only terrain they seem to not be good for is gravel
How so, like grip or protection?
@@AndrewFolts grip. The first time I went to Colorado I was just going down a small decline and doing so very carefully and I totally fell on my side. Even on flat ground I was walking on some gravel and with just about every step I could feel the traction breaking at the toe off point.
@@brettrohlfingvideo Ah, gotcha. Maybe a tread that's more spaced out would have worked better in that situation. Like the Vivo Trail FG or something: czcams.com/video/gITFv5zHOpk/video.html
@@AndrewFolts probably going to try some Xero Mesa Trail 2's soon
I think it’s a little to heave for my taste when it comes to barefoot shoes. 😅
Yea, agreed. They've sort of packed three features (XT, road running, trails) into one shoe, which might be appealing to some, although you do pay the price in extra weight.
i prefer prio neo over this
Nice, how's the fit/width?
Don't buy XERO PRIO, poor quality product, not so affordable.
What did you not like about it?
I love my prios, maybe at some point xeros quality control wasn't great but I bought some 4 months ago, easily the best shoe I've owned in years. I wear them around town, at work, hiking, and tennis. It's really a do it all shoe.