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.

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Basic Details

Thickness	5mm	medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.
Flexibility	Excellent	tons of flex and high agility.
tons of flex and high agility.
width	Medium	limits natural toe splay and movement.
limits natural toe splay and movement.
Drop	0mm	flat sole for natural balanced movement.
flat sole for natural balanced movement.
Cushion	None	no foam or limit on sensitivity.
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.

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Specifications

Demographic	M/W	men, women
men, women
Sizing	True	runs true, order you normal size.
runs true, order you normal size.
Materials	5	vegan, synthetic, recycled, rubber, mesh
vegan, synthetic, recycled, rubber, mesh
Toebox	Natural	foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.
Volume	Medium	ideal for low to mid arch/instep.
ideal for low to mid arch/instep.
Seams	Glued	upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).
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.
stays dry in challenging climates.
Waterproofing	None	no protection in wet conditions.
no protection in wet conditions.
Climate	30–100º F	hot, warm, cold
hot, warm, cold
Activities	4	road running, court, walking, gym
road running, court, walking, gym