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Why You’ll Love Born to Run Shoes
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.
“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
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
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.
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!
