Born to Run Shoes - Women

Born to Run Shoes - Women

€45.00 – €85.00

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Born to Run Shoes - Women €45.00 – €85.00
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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!

Sizing

Sizing Tips

We recommend ordering your regular size.

Based on statistics from the thousands of pairs of shoes sold across the world, we recommend ordering your regular 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.

Size Conversion

If you normally buy a Euro or UK Size, check out the handy conversion chart below.

Any questions? Just call us at +420 228 880 373 or Contact the Customer Happiness Team, we’re here to help.

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

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How do I send a gift certificate?

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.

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How do I exchange or return my shoes?

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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04/15/2025
Linda L.
SE SE

OMG LOVE THEM

Needed something with a little more stack height than Vivobarefoot Primus Lite. I’ve been hesitant to try Xero due to their horrible web site and not so stylish designs, but I went for it anyway and I’m positively surprised. The shoes are soo soft and flexible, not plasticky which they look like online. Only downside is that Xero don’t give out measurements, and of course I should have bought the men’s version instead as it is slightly wider, but the toe box upper is so soft it doesn’t really matter.

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12/30/2024
Welmoed
Netherlands Netherlands

nice and flexible

I like this running shoes, because I can do planks and mountain climbers in these as well. There is no an annoying spare toe (6th?) space on the inner side of my big toe as with other brands. The only problem is they have no grip whatsoever on a icy/near freezing point track. Which is most annoying when doing running drills or hurdle mobility. So I guess it's a spring to autumn shoe.

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01/04/2024
ΑΝΝΑ Κ.
GR GR

Big downgrade in quality

I'm a Xero shoes customer since 2011. I've always been more than happy with my purchases and i always promote the company any way i can. But sadly this time i was disappointed. The quality was not good. The shoe felt hard and stiff and the material cheap. The same happened with another pair of shoes i purchased from them during the same period. Nothing like the Xero shoes i've known and loved for so many years. Also this was my first purchase from the EU department. Hopefully the EU branch doesn't only stock 2nd quality products.

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01/16/2024

Xero Shoes EU

Hello Anna, Thank you for the review. We're sorry to hear that. The shoes that are sold on the EU website are the same as the US website. We hope we can do better in the future. Have a nice day.

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08/08/2023
Julie K.
IE IE

Love the zero drop/minimal feel but too narrow in the forefoot for me 🙁

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Enjoy Natural Comfort.

Natural Fit

Natural Fit

Wide toe boxes let your toes spread and relax. "Zero-drop" non-elevated heel for proper posture.

Natural Feel

Natural Feel

Our patented FeelTrue sole protects your foot while giving your brain the feedback and stimulation required.

Natural Motion

Natural Motion

Flexible soles let your foot bend and flex naturally. Low-to-the-ground design for balance and agility.