Prio

Summary: Barefoot cross-training shoe with a thin 5.5mm hybrid sole, wide toebox, and stability straps.

1. Overview

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

Overall:

79%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [5.5mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [great] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Xero Shoes Prio has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5.5mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic, rubber, and vegan materials.

Price:

$

Weight:

262g

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [synthetic] rubber, vegan.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Insole: [thin] removable.
  • Volume: [medium] for raised arches.

3. Performance

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

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [5] gym, hiking, road running, trail running, walking.
  • Climate: [3] cold, warm, hot.

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