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Xero Shoes Mesa Trail II Shoes - Men's
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More rugged, durable and protective than the originals, the men's Xero Mesa Trail II shoes have spacious toe boxes and flexible zero-drop soles to let your feet move the way they're supposed to.
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Upper
Synthetic mesh with welded TPU overlays
Weight (Pair)
15.6 ounces
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- Natural fit with wide toe boxes to let your toes spread and relax
- Quick-drying, breathable mesh uppers with moisture-wicking polyester linings help keep your feet comfortably cool
- Uppers combined with thin, durable toe caps and tough sidewall welding supply added protection
- Adjustable midfoot and instep straps allow for a customized fit and hug the shoes snug to your feet
- Removable 3.5 mm insoles let you decide how much barefoot feel you want
- XERO-drop soles are low to the ground with nonelevated heels, allowing for proper posture, balance and agility
- Abrasion-resistant FeelTrue® rubber outsoles with 3.5 mm lugs provide great grip, durability and protection while still giving the ground feedback your feet want
- 3 mm of TrailFoamâ„¢ inside of the FeelTrue soles adds padding and evens out the bumps during your trail travels
- Made using vegan-friendly materials; no animal products are used in these shoes
- Extremely lightweight at 15.6 oz. per pair
- Total stack height: 11 mm
- Mesa Trail II shoes run true to size; Xero Shoes recommends choosing your usual size
Imported.
View all Xero Shoes Men's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Synthetic mesh with welded TPU overlays |
| Lining | Polyester |
| Midsole | 3.5 mm TrailFoam |
| Outsole | FeelTrue rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 15.6 ounces |
| Gender | Men's |
Xero Shoes Footwear - Men's
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| U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12.2 |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Goldielocks trail runner
2 Lapper1 year ago
I don't know how they pulled this off, but this shoe flexes like a true barefoot runner, yet dulls sharp rocks admirably. I have run in lots of minimal / barefoot shoes over the years, this is the best offroad yet.
This shoe is like a utility knife, it is great for running trails (with roots, rocks, mud), yet i would use for all day hike, running on gravel, and knocking about around town.
2 Lapper
PNW
8 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
not what I expected
fuzecutter11 months ago
I purchased the Mesa Trail II shoes on May 25th , 2024. I purchased them because reviews stated they get well over 300 miles out of them. I observed today as I sat on the edge of a mountain lake that both shoes have worn holes on the outside edge of the upper behind the pinky toe. I track my hikes with a Garmin watch, so when I got home I added up the distance I have worn these. It added up to a whopping 103.5 miles. Meaning the holes developed before I hit 100 miles.
I’ve contacted the company and will update this if I get a satisfactory response, but I have low hopes based on previous experience with Altra shoes. About 100 miles before the upper started falling apart; calculate the miles per dollar value there.
fuzecutter
MT
7 people found this review helpful
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Sandman
Chicago
Can handle a Grand Canyon Rim 2 Rim
9 months ago
Bought these about a year ago, and have been very happy with them. Great all around running shoes. Use them for out door workout sessions, some sports, and sidewalk running (in Chicago, not a lot of dirt trail options). However, I did just put them through a Grand Canyon Rim 2 Rim hike last week. 26 miles overall and held up great. Went without the soles, and yes, my feet hurt at times the last few miles, but a few hours after finishing the hike, they felt great again. During the hike, I loved really feeling planted at all times and never hesitated with my footing. Would wear again without hesitation for next year's hike!
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Yes , I recommend this product
fuzecutter
Montana
not what I expected
11 months ago
I purchased the Mesa Trail II shoes on May 25th , 2024. I purchased them because reviews stated they get well over 300 miles out of them. I observed today as I sat on the edge of a mountain lake that both shoes have worn holes on the outside edge of the upper behind the pinky toe. I track my hikes with a Garmin watch, so when I got home I added up the distance I have worn these. It added up to a whopping 103.5 miles. Meaning the holes developed before I hit 100 miles. I’ve contacted the company and will update this if I get a satisfactory response, but I have low hopes based on previous experience with Altra shoes. About 100 miles before the upper started falling apart; calculate the miles per dollar value there.
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 13
No, I do not recommend this product
2 Lapper
PNW
Goldielocks trail runner
1 year ago
I don't know how they pulled this off, but this shoe flexes like a true barefoot runner, yet dulls sharp rocks admirably. I have run in lots of minimal / barefoot shoes over the years, this is the best offroad yet. This shoe is like a utility knife, it is great for running trails (with roots, rocks, mud), yet i would use for all day hike, running on gravel, and knocking about around town.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
Yes , I recommend this product
Mike
Nice shoe with a bizarre design flaw
11 months ago
I've used these shoes once so far and enjoyed the experience. I ran on a gentle trail, and the shoe felt minimal, but with the right amount of protection. There is a major design flaw though: the insole came out while I was running. I guess I was running uphill, my forefoot pressed down and back, my heel wasn't flat on the ground, so the insole got pushed out. Super weird and needs to be fixed. I took out the insoles and will use these shoes without them next time. I also own Xero Prio which I use without the insoles, so I know what to expect. If I don't like the feel of the Mesa Trail II without insoles, I'll be returning them. Other than the insole problem, the shoes seem to be built pretty well. I don't think I'd want to use them in the desert or on a rocky mountain, but on gentle trails they're great so far.
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
A decent shoe that takes getting used to
1 year ago
I have had these shoes about a month now and I can say that the build quality seems good, and they fit my foot well for a zero-lift shoe. When walking on hard surfaces, like concrete or asphalt, for many miles I do find that my feet ache a bit more than with a regular sneaker. When walking on rugged, rocky terrane, I feel larger stones through the sole which can be uncomfortable at times. The sweet spot seems to be walking on blazed dirt trails, or open fields. They are very light weight and compact. I would recommend them for casual wear, or as camp shoe to wear after hiking all day.
Age:45–54
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
OldJim
Insole comes out while walking
8 months ago
I use these for daily sneakers and walks. I have the same problem mentioned by another user, a runner. The insole of the right shoe slides up the back over a period of ~5 minutes. I will try taking out the insoles and see if I still like the feel. This is my first experiment with a non foam sole minimal shoe and I find it comfortable so far.
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 14
Yes , I recommend this product
Asdf
Alabama
Comfortable and Engaging
3 days ago
These are my first pair of minimalist shoes. As soon as I put them on, I knew they were what I wanted. I love the flex of the sole and the lightweight, airy feeling of wearing them. They were comfortable from the first step. I had to return the first pair I purchased after the sole ripped on a sharp rock after very few miles. Happily, the replacement pair have held up great.
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Carol
Happy feet
1 year ago
These shoes are wonderful. They have no lift and they give my toes room to wiggle.
Brian
Bay Area, CA
My new favorite hiking shoe of all time
6 months ago
Light, flexible, great traction, and the sole is thin enough to feel the ground but not so thin that stones hurt. I've put several hundred miles of trail hiking on these shoes and the soles have yet to exhibit significant wear. To prevent taking on stones and stickers, I wear thin gaiters. I'm never going back to standard hiking boots/shoes again.
Age:65–74
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
Yes , I recommend this product
matt
Seattle, WA
go with a different brand
1 year ago
go with Altra or Topo. even minimalist barefoot shoes are allowed to have cushioned heels and some ankle support, and the toe box isn't wide enough for a full splay like the other two. I plan on wearing these like I do the other brands, so we'll see if they hold up to the promised 5,000 mile sole life, but based on constuction I don't see how they could.
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 13
No, I do not recommend this product
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