Sensus
95%
3mm
Wide
Leather
Barefoot shoes with a wide toebox, thin leather upper, and thin 3mm sole for urban casual.
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Summary: Lightweight barefoot road running shoe with a 4.5mm sole, mesh upper, and hybrid tread.
The Speed Force by Xero Shoes is an affordable lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 4.5mm | |||
thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Superb | |||
maximum flex and ninja-like 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 Speed Force has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4.5mm outsole, superb flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, mesh, and rubber materials.
Price:
Weight:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 4 | |||
vegan, synthetic, mesh, 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 Speed Force provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for road running, trail running, gym, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Excellent | |||
stays dry in challenging climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 30–100º F | |||
hot, warm, cold | ||||
Activities | 4 | |||
road running, trail running, gym, walking |
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95%
3mm
Wide
Leather
Barefoot shoes with a wide toebox, thin leather upper, and thin 3mm sole for urban casual.
95%
3mm
Wide
Toes
Barefoot toe shoe with a 3mm sole, wool blend upper, drawstring laces, and minimal tread.
86%
4–5mm
Extra-Wide
Vegan
Barefoot shoe with thin 4mm road sole, and extra-wide slip-in mesh upper for light training.