Aptos
88%
6mm
Wide
Vegan
Casual barefoot slip-on shoe with a 6mm sole, wide hemp and canvas upper, and minimal tread.
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Summary: Barefoot cross-training shoe with a minimal 6mm sole, wide vegan upper, and support straps.
The Forza Trainer by Xero Shoes is an affordable midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 5.5mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Great | |||
lots of flex and balanced agility. | ||||
Width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. |
The Xero Shoes Forza Trainer has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5.5mm outsole, great flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, and rubber materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 3 | |||
vegan, synthetic, rubber | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | ||||
Seams | Glued | |||
upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues). |
The Xero Shoes Forza Trainer provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for gym, walking, and road running in cold, warm, and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 30–100º F | |||
hot, warm, cold | ||||
Activities | 3 | |||
gym, walking, road running |
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88%
6mm
Wide
Vegan
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