Xero Shoes Lena - Women's Casual Canvas Barefoot-Inspired Shoe - Lightweight, Zero-Drop, Minimalist

I love everything about these shoes except the tab on the tongue of the shoe that holds the laces at the top. It was uncomfortable and bulky where my foot meets my ankle. But I used a seam ripper to cut it off, and now they are perfect! It does take a bit to get used to a barefoot style shoe with no cushioning, but the canvas softens up with wear and I love how they allow my toes to spread out (the shoes are actually shaped like a foot instead of some unrealistic oval like most women's shoes). Overall, they are very well designed for allowing natural movement.

Initially upon receiving the shoe, it is very uncomfortable to break in as the sole is stiffer than usual at the very edge of the heel. After wearing them to work for only a month, they were already coming apart at the seams. Work is not extensive or high-impact in any way, only minimal walking on a sales floor that is carpeted. The shoe was significantly wider at the ankle which was a bit odd, but I overlooked that because I truly wanted to love this shoe. I have Merrell barefoot shoes that I absolutely love and they are still going 4 months later. It deeply saddens me because I love barefoot shoes and was willing to look past minor flaws, however, I would not recommend this shoe over my Merrells any day.

If you like plain shoes and hate shoes with lots of support and padding, these will be for you. For awhile now I have been wearing size 11 shoes, trying to save my feet. No more tight shoes for me. In the past I've worn sizes 9-10 but for my feet to be comfortable, wide and free, with toes all spread out, I started wearing loose size 11 shoes. I am a 5.11 girl. I love these shoes. You can walk all day in them, nothing rubs, nothing is sore. Just awesome. Actually thinking of getting a second pair. I run and walk in 5finger shoes. Could never work out in trainers.

I have emery dreifuss muscular dystrophy. I find it extremely difficult to purchase shoes that I can walk in. I have to utilize a crutch to walk with but when I purchased these shoes. I could walk without a crutch (with combination with physical therapy). I have never been so happy with a pair of shoes ever! My left foot supinated (turns out when I walk) and these shoes work with my feet!

these are great shoes. they are truly minimalist, so you feel everything, nice and wide without looking ridiculous. i now have two pair and am coveting the navy.

I ordered my normal 11 and they are too big around the ankles. And kinda stiff. So I reordering in the 10.5.

Threw them out... too tight.

These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. My wide feet present constant problems. Finally, there is a solution. Xero!