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Xero Shoes HFS II

Xero Shoes HFS II. 13.1mm stack, 244g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

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Soft trailsDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion1/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

35Passable

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 13.1 mm stack, cushion 1/5

12Weak

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 12.1 mm forefoot stack

5Weak

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 13.1 mm heel stack

86Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 5 BR breathability

24Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 5 BR / ?% drying

97Elite

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 1 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

1 mm

Heel stack

13.1 mm

Forefoot stack

12.1 mm

Weight

244 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Breathability5 BR
Heel counter3/5
Outsole thickness4.5 mm
Tongue padding5.8 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness3.7 mm
Reflective elementsYes

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Xero Shoes HFS II good for 100-mile races?

Passable. 13.1 mm stack, cushion 1/5. 100-miler readiness score 35/100.

Does the Xero Shoes HFS II fit wide feet?

Toebox width has not been measured in the lab yet.

What is the drop on the Xero Shoes HFS II?

1 mm, with a 13.1 mm heel stack and 12.1 mm forefoot.

Is the Xero Shoes HFS II good on wet rock?

Lab traction has not been measured for this model yet.

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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Xero Shoes HFS II Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run