HFS

Summary: Barefoot shoe with a flexible 5mm sole and wide toebox for road running and cross-training.

1. Overview

The HFS by Xero Shoes is an affordable lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

86%

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Basic Details

Thickness

5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

Width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

None

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

2. Features

The Xero Shoes HFS has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic and vegan materials.

Price:

$$

Weight:

230g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

2

synthetic, vegan

synthetic, vegan

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

3. Performance

The Xero Shoes HFS provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for gym, road running, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

3

gym, road running, walking

gym, road running, walking

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