Xero ShoesMen's Dillon Canvas Slip-On Barefoot Classic Sneaker

I tried Xero a few years ago and didn't like them. I decided to try them again, and they've really improved. They're definitely wide toe box shoes, but they still look normal and I get compliments on them when I'm out. They're the most comfortable shoes I own.

I'm a size 13. I ordered 13s. The left shoe fits great. The right shoe is so narrow and tight that I can't get my foot into it (even though it's labeled a size 13).This is not an anatomical issue on my part.My feet are the same size. Like most people, I've been wearing shoes my whole life, and I've never experienced this.Having said that, the left one (that fits) is nice. But for obvious reasons I haven't spent much time walking around in it.

Let me start off by saying what Xero gets right with this shoe and their other shoes too: the amount of cushion. These are "barefoot" shoes, or "minimalist" shoes, which means they are supposed to mostly be un-cushioned. But many brands have nothing more than a thin piece of plastic separating your foot from the pavement and while this might feel liberating at first, in my experience, it eventually feels punishing and terrible. I have been wearing these types of shoes for close to 15 years, and even after all that time I prefer just a touch of cushion for most activities. I live in a city and pavement and concrete are punishing at some point. These shoes offer just a few millimeters of padding, making them quite comfortable for this type of shoe, while still providing great ground-feel. In my opinion, this brand is the goldilocks of minimalist footwear: just right.Where this shoe goes terribly wrong: I have a narrow foot. Most barefoot shoes are so wide my feet swim in them and do not touch any part of the shoe--which is fine; this does not cause problems, and in fact I love that sensation of not even really feeling the shoe. I tell you this because in this particular shoe, my toes are ALMOST squeezed by the toe-box, which is shocking coming from a barefoot shoe company, which proclaims to be foot-shaped, wide and spacious. These are more narrow than many mainstream shoes, which do not purport to be foot-shaped or minimalist (I have a pair of New Balance running shoes in normal width that are MUCH wider than this shoe). Practically speaking, this is almost like a regular slip-on pair of Van's, without the weight or extra padding. This is utterly confounding.Xero made a different version of this shoe a couple of years ago--slip on, Vans adjacent--but it was VERY wide. The way you'd expect. This version actually looks much nicer and seems to be of higher quality, but I am perplexed why they would make it so narrow.I am keeping the shoe because of its good qualities, and I am writing this review only to spare those men with wide or even normal-wide feet: this shoe will not fit you. And also to warn the barefoot purists: you, actually, will loathe this shoe.

I love Xero shoes. They are so much more comfortable than the vans I always wore. I frequently end up on my feet most of the day on concrete at work and these work great for that.

I bought two pairs of these and ended up returning both. I would not say that they are ‘wide’ nor are they a ‘barefoot’ shoe, as the sole is close to as thick a basic Vans. I initially ordered my normal size as recommended by Amazon, but they were way too small so I also got a half size up. I also ended up returning the half size up as well. I would probably recommend you order a whole size larger because they seem short and are narrow. Good looking shoe, but the sizing made it a no go for me.

For me they're too narrow in the toes and my feet aren't that wide. I found an older pair of these in my closet and they have plenty of room in them. Why they changed these shoes is beyond me. Xero should go back to the older design.

I love the way these look, I love the way they fit and they seem to be very well made.

Just what I was looking for. Buyers should be aware these have nearly no cushion. It’s basically just an outsole for protection. Good for people who are accustomed to barefoot style shoes and for occasional casual wear. Not good for long walks or extended time on feet.