HFS - Barefoot-friendly, Minimalist Women's Road Running Shoe

Q: What's different between the Prio, HFS, and Speed Force?

The Prio is our best-selling "do almost anything" shoe -- running, hiking, working out, you name it. With a durable upper, it provides a bit more protection. The Speed Force is our lightest, "most barefoot" shoe. More feedback as you step and a mesh upper that holds like a glove, you get a "barely there" experience. The HFS is lighter than the Prio, more rugged than the Speed Force. The HFS's sole has a new tire tread-inspired sole that's made to handle roads and have extra traction. The huarache-inspired midfoot and instep straps are "hiding" behind a protective welded material. And the lining using "37.5" material, which is designed for extra moisture wicking.

Style	Atoll Blue Aurora Gray Black Coral Hush Pink Porcelain Blue Silver Blush Sodalite Blue / Pink Glow Steel Gray
Women's Size	35.5 36 36.5 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40 40.5 41 41.5 42 42.5 Clear

Product Description

“These are really comfortable shoes. My feet never feel confined, in fact,
I forget I’m wearing shoes.”
– Heather P.

A new lightweight, breathable mesh upper, a new tire tread-inspired sole, a silky moisture wicking lining, protected tension straps… put all of that together for your new favorite road running shoe, the HFS.

Of course, we know you’ll do much more than just run down your favorite roads in the HFS (and we can’t wait to see pics of where it takes you and what you do in it!)

WHAT MAKES THE HFS THE ULTIMATE MINIMALIST ROAD RUNNING SHOE?

Best Barefoot Minimalist Road Running Shoe 2021 - HFS by Xero Shoes

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Why “HFS?”

Well, it could be for the “Highly Flexible Sole” that lets your foot move naturally, or the face you’ll make when you put it on — “Happy Face Shoe” — or the way you run in it with a “High Frequency Stride”, or what you exclaim when you put it on and feel the comfort and light weight: “Holy ___ ___!”

There are as many possible answers as there are things you’ll do in the HFS.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE HFS:

Natural FIT — a wide toe box lets your toes spread, splay, relax, and function naturally.

Natural MOTION — the HFS is flexible enough to let your feet bend, move, and flex the way, well, that feet are supposed to. The “XERO-drop” design (non-elevated heel) allows for proper posture, and it’s built low to the ground for balance and agility.

Natural FEEL — the HFS has a 5mm FeelTrue® rubber sole to give you the right combination of protection plus ground-feedback, so your brain knows how to move your body optimally. Also, you can remove the 3.5mm insole, for a closer-to-barefoot experience that lets you Feel The World®.

Light weight — so light, in fact, you could forget you have them on. A women’s 37.5 is about 184 grams (each).

Huarache-inspired design — the adjustable instep and midfoot straps are not just eye-catching but functional, giving you a secure and comfortable fit.

Vegan-friendly materials — No animal products are used in the HFS

5,000 mile sole warranty — like all Xero Shoes, the HFS is backed with a 24 month manufacturer’s warranty and a 5,000 mile sole warranty.

Check out these reviews (and click the Customer Reviews tab, above, to read more)

Slip on your new HFS, head out on your next adventure, and Live Life Feet First!

The HFS runs small. We recommend choosing 1/2 size larger than your usual 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.

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

Any questions? Contact the Customer Happiness Team, we’re here to help.

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.

What’s different between the 360 ̊ and the HFS?

The 360 ̊ is a protective cross-training shoe for more aggressive exercise and activity.
The 360 ̊’s sole comes with an omni-directional tread for traction while jumping or scaling obstacles.
And the upper has “grip ribs” for effortless rope climbing and extra durability.

The HFS is lighter than the 360 ̊ , with a more breathable mesh for running.
The HFS’s sole has a tire tread-inspired sole that’s made to handle roads and have extra traction.
And the lining using “37.5” material, which is designed for extra moisture wicking.

What’s different between the Prio, HFS, and Speed Force?

The Prio is our best-selling “do almost anything” shoe — running, hiking, working out, you name it.
With a durable upper, it provides a bit more protection.

The Speed Force is our lightest, “most barefoot” shoe.
More feedback as you step and a mesh upper that holds like a glove, you get a “barely there” experience.

The HFS is lighter than the Prio, more rugged than the Speed Force.
The HFS’s sole has a new tire tread-inspired sole that’s made to handle roads and have extra traction.
The huarache-inspired midfoot and instep straps are “hiding” behind a protective welded material.
And the lining using “37.5” material, which is designed for extra moisture wicking.

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.

What’s your return policy?

Naboso sock products only qualify for return if they are new and unworn.
Please go to Xero Shoes Return Policy page to learn about our 45-day return policy.

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10/02/2023

Nina F.

Great sneakers!!!

Love them!! They are great with any workout 💪. Never go back ob “standard” workout shoes 🫣.

HFS - Women

10/01/2023

Kristina K.

Perfect shoes

Comfortable gym shoes. the size is correct

HFS - Women

09/27/2023

Carmen M.

Supa-dooper shoes😀

Pretty happy so far. 😁 I've been wearing them every day since I got them (about 2 weeks ago). The only reason I'm not rating them 5* is that I need to wear them longer in order to say I'm very happy with them.

HFS - Women

09/23/2023

Melanie

Sizing problem

With a footlength of 23,8 (and wide feet!) I tried these on in a barefoot shoe store and they advised buying size 39,5. As these felt too big to me and the store didnt stock size 38,5 or 39, I ordered size 39 from this webstore, following the advise to go up a size. When i take out the innersole and stand on it, size seems to be good, about 0,5 cm space in front. But when i wear the shoe, with the innersole, fastened, I seem to have about 1,5 cm space left in front. Biggish, but i thought to give it a try. I took them on a sort of city (with hills!) trip and wore them every other day and that went OK, not too much foot ache etc (like alot pple i have some foot issues). Now i'm back home and I only did a few short walks with these on flat streets and I keep on tripping with the (slightly shorter) left foot/shoe. So following the advice on sizing made me buy the wrong size unfortunately. I am very disappointed about that. Other than the sizing problem I do like the shoe. They seem to be comfy enough and another big plus is that after walking with them for about 7 - 10 days they still look like new!

HFS - Women

09/23/2023

Julia D.

I am loving them!

My first barefoot shoes, i got them for running, and the painful knee i had is improving. Yayy! It is the cosiest shoes i have ever had. Thank you guys!

HFS - Women