Why You’ll Love X1 Mid
X1 Mid Basketball Shoe – Feel the Court Like Never Before
Connect to the court in the X1 Mid – Xero Shoes’ barefoot basketball shoe. Designed to maximize your performance with a foot-shaped toe box for balance and comfort and a low-to-the-court outsole for quick cuts and pivots. The X1 is zero drop for natural posture and a powerful push-off.
The mid ankle height offers the ultimate in comfort for athletes at every level. Worn by pro ballers in the NBA and WNBA, the X1 can transform your game at any level of play.
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I play with a lot of force, strength and power, and I’m gaining a lot by switching to the X1.
Isaiah Stewart, NBA Power Forward and Xero Shoes Partner
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I’ve been wearing Xero Shoes on and off the court. My feet and ankles feel indestructible!
Temi Fagbenle, WNBA Center and Xero Shoes Partner
The Shoe That’s Changing the Rules of the Game
Fly Down the Court
Heavy shoes can feel like a drag on your feet… and your game. At just 345 g per men’s size 42 shoe, the X1 Mid lets you have more energy for your sprints, cuts, and jumps. Feel faster and more explosive as you fly down the court.
Unlock Your Personal Best
Years in the making, and designed with players and trainers, the X1 is rooted in barefoot principles. In the X1 Mid, your feet move naturally, so you can enjoy your full range of motion and strength.
Reaching a new personal best isn’t about working harder, it’s about moving better. The X1 keeps you close to the court with a low stack height and zero-drop heel so you can dominate with precision, control, and explosive power.


Stay Cool
Featuring a moisture-wicking and abrasion-resistant liner, the X1 Mid keeps your feet cool and comfortable even when things heat up on the court.
Made to Last
You work and play hard. You can count on the X1 Mid to work as hard as you do. It’s backed by our 5000-mile sole warranty – that’s a lot of runs up and down the court!


Free Your Feet
Peak performance comes from letting your feet do what’s natural – bend, move, flex, and feel. Feel what you’ve been missing when you try a basketball shoe designed for how feet move, naturally.