Xero Shoes HFS II review

The Xero Shoes HFS II is for walkers who want less shoe, not more. Xero builds it with a zero-drop heel, a wider foot-shaped toe box and a FeelTrue sole designed to let the foot bend, flex and feel the ground. The sole looks thick, but Xero says that is an illusion: a thin BareFoam layer is wrapped cup-like around the upper, with a tire tread-inspired outsole for grip. It weighs 8.3 oz for a men's 9 and carries a 5,000-mile sole warranty, far beyond the 200 to 500 miles Xero says typical running shoes are meant to last. Xero sells it as a lightweight road runner, while noting people wear it for much more. At $129.99 and rated 4.2 from 1,206 reviews, it is a niche pick: walkers used to cushioned shoes should transition slowly, and some reviewers say it runs short.

Who it is for

walkers who want a flexible barefoot feel

Price

$129.99 for the men's HFS II.

HFS II - Lightweight Road Runner $129.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Zero-drop heel and foot-shaped toe box
• FeelTrue sole that lets the foot bend, flex and feel
• Thin BareFoam layer and tire tread-inspired outsole
• 8.3 oz for a men's 9
• 5,000-mile sole warranty

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Longest sole warranty on this list at 5,000 miles
• Strength: Light at 8.3 oz
• Strength: Wide, foot-shaped toe box
• Weakness: Minimal cushioning compared with every other shoe here
• Weakness: Marketed as a road running shoe rather than a walking shoe
• Weakness: Reviews include complaints that it runs short

Key facts

• Price: $129.99
• Drop: Zero drop
• Weight: 8.3 oz (men's 9)
• Warranty: 5,000-mile sole warranty
• Rating: 4.2 from 1,206 reviews

Where it ranks

Xero Shoes HFS II is No. 8 in our Best Walking Shoes verdict.