Trail running shoes Mesa Trail II

I had never found a shoe company I could trust until I put these shoes on my feet. I'm very happy to be associated with Xero Shoes and can confidently recommend them to anyone.

- Christopher McDougall, co-author of Born to Run 2.

"The Mesa Trail II offers the support and feel I'm looking for with the protection I need for the mountains. The Zelen is my versatile everyday shoe and my go-to shoe for road running."

- Eric Orton, co-author of Born to Run 2.

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 nature-inspired running shoes.

The lightweight, foot-friendly Mesa Trail II and Zelen models have already helped tens of thousands of people discover the joys of barefoot running.

They're also an eye-catching, minimalist must-have for whatever you do.

Get your exclusive Born To Run edition Xero Shoes

By wearing trail and Born to Run road shoes, you're part of a community that's serious about running faster and further with ease, while keeping your feet healthy and happy.

• The best for the trails
• Color: BTR Red with Born to Run logos
• Breathable mesh upper with moisture-wicking lining
• Welded sidewalls, durable toe cap
• Adjustable tension straps inside foot and midfoot for a secure fit.
• Designed for vegetarians
• Removable 3 mm sockliner (for more or less barefoot feel)
• Robust 3.5 mm crampons for grip on the terrain
• 5 mm TrailFoam™ layer
• Lightweight: 232g M42

If your feet don't feel as good at the end of the day as they did at the start, it's because you haven't tried the Born to Run Mesa Trail II and Born to Run Zelen shoes.

Life-changing comfort and superior performance are achieved by letting your feet do what comes naturally - bend, move, flex and feel.

All Xero Shoes feature a wider, foot-shaped toe box that allows your toes to spread and relax, a "zero drop" non-raised heel for correct posture, a ground-flush design for perfect balance and agility, and a flexible sole that offers "just right" protection so you can bend, move, flex and live feet first!