{"product_id":"xero-prio-steel-gray-1","title":"Xero Prio 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend that women \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=TZ3IWpxCiew\u0026amp;mid=54010\u0026amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fxeroshoes.com%2Fproducts%2Fprio-men%3Fvariant%3D46572223103154\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epurchase the men's version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of this shoe (for its wider toe box). You can find sizing details under the “Sizing” tab on this page.\u003cstrong\u003e**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Foot-Shaped Minimalist Athletic Shoe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xero Prio is a minimalist athletic shoe that lets you feel the ground and experience the true joy of natural foot and body movement. To function at their best, your feet and toes need to move, bend, flex, and feel their environment, and the Prio allows them to do exactly this. It’s a high-performance running, walking, and fitness shoe that encourages proprioception, enables \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/foot-anatomy-101\"\u003enatural toe splay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and helps prevent problems such as bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciosis, neuromas, and shin splints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWide Toe Box, Flexible Sole, Zero-Drop Platform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xero Prio incorporates a wide toe box and zero-drop sole, both of which encourage proper posture, balance, and agility, help stabilize the foot and ankle, and enable \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/education\/17888744-natural-arch-support\"\u003enatural arch support\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Prio’s flexible 5.5 mm sole allows your foot to move the way nature intended and become strong on its own, and its lightweight, huarache-inspired design is unobtrusive and provides your foot with plenty of freedom to function at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorks Great With Other Natural Footgear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prio is compatible with other helpful natural footgear, including \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/correct-toes\"\u003eCorrect Toes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \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. This combination of footgear helps rehabilitate the foot and restore normal and natural foot and toe alignment. This vegan athletic shoe also includes a FeelTrue rubber sole, an adjustable instep strap, and reflective strips to help you be seen in low-light conditions. Each Xero Prio shoe weighs about 6.5 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\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): ~6.5 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 mm FeelTrue rubber outsole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporates (optional) 2 mm insole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-direction chevron tread pattern\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\u003eIncludes reflective strips to improve visibility\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 Prio shoes, the manufacturer recommends that you \u003cstrong\u003eorder your normal US shoe size\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHOWEVER\u003c\/span\u003e, because \u003cem\u003ewe\u003c\/em\u003e recommend that women order the \u003cem\u003emen's\u003c\/em\u003e version of this shoe (to achieve the greatest possible toe box width), simply adjust the sizing down by 1.5 to determine the comparable size in the men's version. For example, if you normally wear a women's US size 8 shoe, consider ordering a 6.5 in the men's Xero Prio instead.\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\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\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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