Nexus Knit

Summary: Barefoot cross-training shoe with a 6mm sole, wide knit upper, and minimal tread for roads.

Nexus Knit

1. Overview

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

Overall:

81%

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Basic Details

Thickness

6mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced 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 Nexus Knit has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6mm outsole, great flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with knit, synthetic, and rubber materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

3

knit, synthetic, rubber

knit, synthetic, rubber

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

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).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

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

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

4

gym, road running, casual, walking

gym, road running, casual, walking

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