We recommend ordering your usual size.

FREE EXCHANGES: Most people find our size recommendation gives them a proper fit, but just in case, we have a free exchange program for all EU orders.

Men's Sizing Chart:

EU Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
39.5 6.5 5.5
40 7 6
40.5 7.5 6.5
41 8 7
41.5 8.5 7.5
42 9 8
42.5 9.5 8.5
43 10 9
43.5 10.5 9.5
44 11 10
44.5 11.5 10.5
45 12 11
45.5 12.5 11.5
46 13 12
47 14 13
48 15 14

Women's Sizing Chart:

EU Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
35.5 5 3.5
36 5.5 4
36.5 6 4.5
37 6.5 5
37.5 7 5.5
38 7.5 6
38.5 8 6.5
39 8.5 7
39.5 9 7.5
40 9.5 8
40.5 10 8.5
41 10.5 9
41.5 11 9.5
42 11.5 10
42.5 12 10.5
Any questions? Contact the Customer Happiness Team, we’re here to help.

Born to Run Shoes – Men

We recommend your usual size.

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“I never found a shoe company I could believe in until I put these on my feet. I’m so happy to partner with Xero Shoes, and I’m 100% confident in recommending them to anybody.”
– Christopher McDougall, co-author, Born to Run 2.

“The Mesa Trail II gives the fit and feel I want with the protection I need for the mountains. The Zelen is my all-purpose shoe for every day and my go-to for road running.”
Eric Orton, co-author, Born to Run 2.

The Trail and Road Shoes Natural Running Experts Love

Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton, co-authors of the best-selling Born to Run 2, have teamed up with Xero Shoes to create exclusive versions of their favorite naturally inspired running shoes.

The Mesa Trail II and Zelen’s lightweight, foot-friendly designs have already helped tens of thousands of people experience the joy of barefoot-style running.

They’re also an eye-catching, minimalist must-have for everything you do.

Wearing the Born to Run trail and road shoes says you’re part of a community that’s serious about running faster and further with ease – and keeping your feet healthy and happy doing it.

Pair The Ultimate Running Shoes With the Ultimate Running Plan

When you buy the Born To Run Mesa Trail II or Born to Run Zelen, you can get an autographed copy of the best-selling book Born To Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide for just $20, discounted from $30 MSRP.

In this follow-up to Christopher McDougall’s iconic Born to Run, co-authors McDougall and Orton dive even deeper into how to be a happier, healthier runner – and human being.

Here’s what you’ll discover in Born to Run 2:

Born to Run Mesa trail II

  • Best for trails
  • Color: BTR Red with Born to Run logos
  • Breathable mesh upper with moisture-wicking lining
  • Welded sidewalls, durable toe cap
  • Adjustable in-step and mid-foot straps tension straps for secure fit
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Removable 3mm sock-liner (for more/less barefoot feel)
  • Rugged 3.5 mm lugs for on-trail traction
  • 3.5 mm TrailFoam™ layer
  • Lightweight: 181g W37.5

Born to Run Zelen

  • Best for roads, tracks, and pavement
  • Color: BTR blue with Born to Run logos
  • A road running shoe made with recycled upper materials
  • Breathable knit upper with silky-smooth sock liner
  • Adjustable in-step and mid-foot straps tension straps for secure fit
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Removable 3mm sock-liner (for more/less barefoot feel)
  • 5.0 mm FeelTrue™ sole with tire-inspired tread
  • Lightweight: 184g W37.5

WE MAKE TRAIL AND ROAD RUNNING SHOES SO
COMFORTABLE, YOU'LL FORGET THEY'RE EVEN ON.

If your feet don’t feel as good at the end of the day as they did in the beginning, you haven’t tried the Born to Run Mesa Trail II and Born to Run Zelen.

Life-changing comfort and superior performance come from letting your feet do what’s natural – bend, move, flex and feel.

All Xero Shoes feature a wider, foot-shaped toe box that lets your toes spread and relax, a non-elevated “zero drop” heel for proper posture, low-to-the-ground design for perfect balance and agility, and a flexible sole that gives you “just right” protection so you can bend, move, flex, and Live Life Feet First!

We recommend ordering your usual size.

FREE EXCHANGES: Most people find our size recommendation gives them a proper fit, but just in case, we have a free exchange program for all EU orders.

Men’s Sizing Chart:

EU Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
39.5 6.5 5.5
40 7 6
40.5 7.5 6.5
41 8 7
41.5 8.5 7.5
42 9 8
42.5 9.5 8.5
43 10 9
43.5 10.5 9.5
44 11 10
44.5 11.5 10.5
45 12 11
45.5 12.5 11.5
46 13 12
47 14 13
48 15 14

Women’s Sizing Chart:

EU Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
35.5 5 3.5
36 5.5 4
36.5 6 4.5
37 6.5 5
37.5 7 5.5
38 7.5 6
38.5 8 6.5
39 8.5 7
39.5 9 7.5
40 9.5 8
40.5 10 8.5
41 10.5 9
41.5 11 9.5
42 11.5 10
42.5 12 10.5
Any questions? Contact the Customer Happiness Team, we’re here to help.

Policies

After you purchase a gift certificate, you’ll be able to enter an email address for the recipient.

You could email it to yourself and forward it at a later time if you like.

You can also take the Gift Certificate code and send it to the recipient.

If you are looking to exchange your shoes for another size, color, style, or return them for a refund, you can find step by step instructions through the link below:

https://www.xeroshoes.eu/return-policy/

Caring for your Xero Shoes

To clean your Xero Shoes, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry.
We do not recommend putting your Xeros in the washing machine or dryer.

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DM
01/20/2024
Daniel M.
DE DE

Stylish, extremely comfy and very nice produced

i love them, they are worth every penny

L
12/22/2023
Levi
France France

One of the goats

The Zelen is one unique little fella. It is very minimalisticly designed with that giant toe box like the old dodge viper with it's long front end. It lets your feet totally bend and flex without forcing against overlays, seems or laces. The outsole is just solid and thick enough that you can hit higher paces without needing to be worried about stepping on an olive seed. Of course still it gives epic ground feel and quality biofeedback. At this moment this is my go to road shoe and seriously enjoying every moment in it. 20min speed walk with run educatives followed by a lot of walk run combo and speed pickups. The daily routine.

ML
12/03/2023
Maxence L.
FR FR

So far so good

It sizes big, i may order 45 (i am 46). Pretty happy with the wide toe box. The sole seems durable enough, and already like the no padding compare to normal running ones.

DH
11/24/2023
Dominic H.
DE DE

Great fit

Nice shoes, fit true to size. Great lacing and feel. Looking forward to use them for a nice run…

DB
11/23/2023
Dino B.
HR HR

Great shoes

The shoes are amazing but they don’t fit to size, you should get half a size bigger. Don’t know weather to return mine or give them to someone

01/23/2024

Xero Shoes EU

Hello Dino, Thank you for this review. We do offer free exchanges in case this happens. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. Have a nice day.