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Xero Shoes Mesa Trail II

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If you have any questions about the sizing on the sizing with the Mesa Trail, drop a comment below and I can help direct you accordingly! Price Breakdown The Xero Mesa Trails WPs have such a low-slung collar, you don’t want to be running in anything other than the shallowest puddles, because water will find a way in (Image credit: Pat Kinsella) A streamlined insole is a welcome option on a zero drop and low profile trail shoe. The Mesa Trail shoes work well with or without the provided insoles. When the insoles are out, ground feel increases and the seams have obviously been designed with the barefoot runner in mind. Personally, I’ve been enjoying the insoles because I don’t have to be quite as careful about my foot placement on debris. Protection Toe protection is more than sufficient for most trails. Like the rest of the Xero Shoes lineup, it does a bewitching job of being simultaneously barefoot during mid-stance but offering enough of a responsive spring from the rubber to keep the zip in your step during push-off and landing. It’s comfortable, lightweight and flexible. There really is nothing to dislike as there’s not a lot here!

These shoes are super lightweight at only 8.5oz (240g) in a Mens 9.5 US. Less weight on the feet means a smoother airy running feeling, helping add to the true barefoot style. The TerraFlex is twenty dollars cheaper. The Mesa Trail is a new product, while the TerraFlex was updated in the last two years. The toe box is lovely and wide, allowing the wearer plenty of room to spread their toes and really feel the terrain. The simple way to interpret this is, if you have pain in your knees and hips, you could be a great shoe to try and incorporate Xero Shoes Mesa Trails to reduce the impact forces in your legs and enable proper posture.My testing occurred in the Lake Tahoe area of the Sierra Nevada, at altitudes ranging from 6,500 ft to 10,000 ft (1,981 m to 3,048 m).

Increasing mileage slowly and listening to your body are paramount when pushing distance in this shoe, especially if you're new to the zero drop minimalist category. Multisurface performance On the other hand, if your heart belongs to the mountains and trails, the Mesa Trail II might be your new best friend. Its improved welded components, breathable mesh, and enhanced traction make it an excellent choice for trail enthusiasts who value ruggedness, durability, and protection. Plus, who wouldn't appreciate the soft, lightweight, and breathable upper mesh after a long day of conquering mountains? 🏔️ Donning these huarache-style sandals– inspired by the footwear used by the long-distance runners among the Rarámuri people of the Mexico’s Copper Canyons, as described in Christopher McDougall's book Born to Run – is about as close as you can get to really running barefoot, while minimising the risk of gashing your foot on flint or glass, which would be a really annoying way to put yourself out of action. There is nothing between the soles of your feet and the dirt except 5mm of ‘FeelTrue’ rubber, and the sandal is held on with nylon straps (with silicone grip), which go between your toes and around the Achilles strap. People who are confident wearing these sandals run all sorts of distances (including ultras) in them, across challenging terrain in various conditions. If you use the Mesa Trail for training sessions where you know the terrain won’t be too loose, then you’ll get a lot of versatility with this shoe and how it performs. I also really like the 3mm TrailFoam that comes with this model which I think helps to add this model’s versatility in regard to who can benefit from this shoe.

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Over the course of my testing with the Xero Shoes Mesa Trail, I’ve found three key pros that I really like.

My original pair of Mesa Trails weathered 500+ miles (805+ km) with minimal compression in the insole, no noticeable compression of the midsole, and minor fraying on the mesh at the instep on both sides of the shoe (both shoes). See pictures in the Commentary section for more info on this fraying. From a top-down level, the durability of the Xero Shoes Mesa Trail is overall pretty good. The Mesa Trail’s upper construction has additional layers covering high friction points such as the toe and midfoot. In addition, this model also comes with Xero Shoes 5,000 mile sole warranty. On the same 1.3-mile loop the impact forces were 5.4G in the Mesa’s and 6.5G in the Altra Superiors.While it's minimalist tendencies may not suit every runner, the design and execution of this shoe offers hard-wearing traction, sleek cushioning and a dependable upper, Great traction

My Vibram V-Alphas leave me wanting when the trail surface is nothing but half dollar sized, arch stabbing limestone debris or a steep descent. Plus, running everyday in VFFs isn’t my preference — I use them as a training tool. The construction of the Xero Shoes Mesa Trail running shoes provide many VFF-like benefits while adding features a technical trail runner needs. Aggressive but Not Overbuilt Lugs The Mesa Trail has aggressive lugs which still work well on smooth surfaces without creating drag. Talking numbers... does the Prio and the Mesa Trail II offer the best value for your hard-earned cash?

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If you’re newer to barefoot shoes, then you’re going to want to ease into this style of footwear as you may find trails uncomfortable with super-thin barefoot shoes.

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