Nexus Knit

Summary: Barefoot cross-training shoe with a 6mm sole, wide knit upper, and minimal tread for roads.

Nexus Knit

1. Overview

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

Overall:

81%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [6mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [great] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Xero Shoes Nexus Knit has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6mm outsole, great flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with knit, synthetic, and rubber materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [synthetic] knit, rubber.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Insole: [thin] removable.
  • Volume: [medium] for raised arches.

3. Performance

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

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [4] gym, road running, casual, walking.
  • Climate: [3] hot, warm, cold.

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