I've only got the Xero diy sandals, so probably not a really fair comparison there. I've also enjoyed Altras, but now

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Mar 18, 2025
3:34:08pm

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I've only got the Xero diy sandals, so probably not a really fair comparison there. I've also enjoyed Altras, but now

considering trying out Hoka next as I have some friends who've really liked them in making a switch to them.

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I've been pretty loyal to Altra shoes for zero drop/wide toe box shoes, but recently have been reading about Xero shoes

Bar7h All-American

Mar 18, 3:27pm

I've only got the Xero diy sandals, so probably not a really fair comparison there. I've also enjoyed Altras, but now

BackPacker

Mar 18, 3:34pm

I've had two pairs. I like them, but they are much more minimalist in general than Altra, which

IdahoCoug

Mar 18, 3:35pm

I had Xero shoes before. I did not like them. Super minimalist (like IdahoCoug said),

RSL

Mar 18, 3:45pm

I use Vivobarefoot shoes, and I love them. Almost went with Xero, though.

Geldir

Mar 18, 3:51pm

My wife was going to get some Xero shoes, but she decided to go with Peluva

DJROSS

Mar 18, 3:53pm

Topo is another brand to look at

CougarH

Mar 18, 5:25pm

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