{"product_id":"xero-hfs-ii-steel-gray","title":"Xero HFS II Steel Gray","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs-horizontal headings\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Foot-Friendly Athletic Shoe for Building Strong Feet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xero HFS II is a foot-friendly athletic shoe that helps you build strong, healthy feet and encourages lower body freedom of motion during active pursuits. Touted as a road running shoe, the minimalist HFS II also works great for a variety of other athletic endeavors, including walking, hiking, tennis, squash, racquetball, pickleball, gym workouts, and fitness classes of all kinds. Thanks to its great versatility and its attractive design, you can use the HFS II as a casual shoe for trips about town as well. Due to its lightweight and compact nature, this shoe is also great for traveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWide Toe Box, Flexible Sole \u0026amp; Upper, Low Stack Height\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xero HFS II possesses a number of design features that allow your foot to function as nature intended, including its flexible upper and ample toe box—two inclusions that help ensure your toes have plenty of room to splay. The flexible sole and the low overall stack height of the thoughtfully designed HFS II promote optimal agility and ground feel, and the zero-drop platform of this vegan shoe helps activate natural arch support while stabilizing your ankle in weight-bearing situations. Also, the adjustable instep and midfoot straps of the HFS II allow you to achieve a secure and personalized fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan Be Used in Combination With a Variety of Helpful Footgear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its wide, anatomical toe box and accommodating upper, the Xero HFS II works great in combination with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/correct-toes\"\u003eCorrect Toes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e toe spacers for most sets of feet. It also pairs nicely with other beneficial natural footgear, including \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/toe-socks\"\u003eInjinji toe socks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pedag-metatarsal-pads\"\u003ePedag metatarsal pads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/strutz-pro-foot-pads\"\u003eStrutz Pro foot pads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/naboso-insoles\"\u003eNaboso insoles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use the comfortable HFS II along with this collection of helpful footgear to restore optimal toe alignment and improve your musculoskeletal function and well-being. Each lightweight and breathable Xero HFS II shoe weighs about 8.0 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are new to using Xero footwear, we recommend that you \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/education\/17888528-how-to-transition-to-minimalist-shoes\"\u003estart in slowly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, gradually building up your wear-time and giving your body the chance to adapt to the thinner soles and the increased workload on your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero-drop sole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 percent vegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack Height: 8.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nfg-certified-stamp\"\u003eNF Certified Product\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable instep strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuarache-inspired design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight (per shoe): ~8.0 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTire tread-inspired tread pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporates (optional) 3.5 mm insole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel-Friendly: Foldable and packable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances ground feel and proprioception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide toe box allows for optimal toe splay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps improve posture, balance, and agility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps stabilize foot and ankle during activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for running, walking, hiking, gym fitness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows your foot to naturally bend and articulate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks great with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/naboso-insoles\"\u003eNaboso proprioceptive insoles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks great with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/correct-toes\"\u003eCorrect Toes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/injinji-toe-socks\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInjinji toe socks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks great with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pedag-metatarsal-pads\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePedag met pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/strutz-pro-foot-pads\"\u003eStrutz foot pads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the most out of your Xero HFS II shoes, the manufacturer recommends that you \u003cstrong\u003eorder your normal US shoe size\u003c\/strong\u003e. For example, if you normally wear a men's US size 11 shoe, consider ordering an 11 in the Xero HFS II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're on the fence about what size to order, consider ordering both sizes and then simply return the size that doesn't fit as well for a refund. If you have concerns about sizing, feel free to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=TZ3IWpxCiew\u0026amp;mid=54010\u0026amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fxeroshoes.com%2Fpages%2Fcontact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eXero customer service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing Tip #1:\u003c\/strong\u003e To create additional roominess within the shoe, we suggest removing the included (optional) shoe liner\/insole; this action does not, in any way, affect the performance of the shoe. Optionally, and to enhance balance, posture, agility, and general foot\/body awareness, you might consider adding thin, flexible \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/naboso-insoles\"\u003eNaboso insoles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e instead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing Tip #2: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/correct-toes\"\u003eCorrect Toes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e toe spacers will often add width and length to the foot. 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