Terraflex

Summary: Barefoot trail shoe with 6.5mm sole, 3mm padding, wide toebox, and lugs for muddy trails.

1. Overview

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

Overall:

50%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [9.5mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [good] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [medium] standard toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Xero Shoes Terraflex has a medium standard toebox, semi thin 9.5mm outsole, good flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with synthetic, rubber, and vegan materials.

Price:

$$

Weight:

276g

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [synthetic] rubber, vegan.
  • Toebox: [standard] with more pointy shape.
  • Insole: [thin] removable, perforated.
  • Volume: [medium] for raised arches.

3. Performance

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

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

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

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