Tanga
86%
4mm
Wide
Vegan
Barefoot cross-training shoe with a 4mm sole, wide slip-on upper, and firm ground tread.
1. Overview
The Zelen by Xero Shoes is an affordable lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with great overall versatility.
Overall:
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Basic Details
| Thickness | 5mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
| Flexibility | Excellent | |||
tons of flex and high agility. | ||||
| Width | Medium | |||
limits natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
| Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
| Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. | ||||
2. Features
The Xero Shoes Zelen has a medium foot-shaped toebox, thin 5mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, recycled, rubber, and mesh materials.
Price:
Specifications
| Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
| Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
| Materials | 5 | |||
vegan, synthetic, recycled, rubber, mesh | ||||
| 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). | ||||
3. Performance
The Xero Shoes Zelen provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for road running, court, walking, and gym in cold, warm, and hot climates.
Durability:
Specifications
| 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, court, walking, gym | ||||
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