--- product_id: 109763860 title: "Mens Prio Neo Black" brand: "xero shoes" price: "NZ$475" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Xero Shoes" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/109763860-mens-prio-neo-black store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 100% vegan-friendly materials Ultra-thin 5.5mm FeelTrue® sole 5,000-mile sole durability Mens Prio Neo Black **Brand:** xero shoes **Price:** NZ$475 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦶 Step into the future of barefoot freedom — your feet deserve the upgrade! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mens Prio Neo Black by xero shoes - **How much does it cost?** NZ$475 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/109763860-mens-prio-neo-black) ## Best For - xero shoes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted xero shoes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Conscious Comfort:** Crafted from 100% vegan materials, combining sustainability with superior foot health. - • **Built to Last 5,000 Miles:** FeelTrue® rubber soles deliver extreme flexibility and durability backed by a 5,000-mile warranty. - • **Customizable Barefoot Feel:** Adjust the removable 2-3mm insole to dial your barefoot experience up or down on demand. - • **All-Day Freedom & Protection:** Experience unmatched comfort whether running, training, or exploring trails. - • **Posture-Perfect Xero Drop Sole:** Stay balanced and agile with a zero-drop, low-to-ground design that promotes natural foot alignment. ## Overview Xero Shoes Mens Prio Black is a versatile minimalist shoe designed for runners, gym-goers, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking natural foot movement without sacrificing protection. Featuring a zero-drop, ultra-thin 5.5mm FeelTrue® sole, it promotes perfect posture and balance. The shoe is lightweight (8.7 oz for size 9), vegan-friendly, and backed by a 5,000-mile sole durability guarantee, making it a sustainable, high-performance choice for active professionals who value comfort, longevity, and ethical design. ## Description Imagine you’ve just come home after a long day at work or on the trail. If you can’t wait to take your shoes off the moment you walk in the front door, you’ve been wearing the wrong shoes. Life-Changing comfort and superior performance come from using your feet naturally. That’s what Xero Shoes let you do. Whether you’re out on a run, trying out a new trail, hitting the gym, or toeing a slackline, you’ll love the Prio’s combination of freedom and protection. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THE PRIO: “Just-Right” Protection: The Prio uses the same 5.5mm FeelTrue® rubber as our Z-Trek sandal, so you get great protection while still getting the ground feedback that your feet love. The optional 3mm insole lets you have more or less of a “barefoot feel” depending on your mood. Lightweight: A men’s 9 is only 8.7 ounces each – you’ll barely notice you have them on. Secure-feeling: Our Huarache sandal-inspired reflective heel and instep straps hold your foot securely – with or without socks – while keeping your toes free to move. Plus, the Prio is made from 100% vegan-friendly materials. Review: Fantastic for running. - I bought a pair of size 12 Xero Men's Prio Cross Training shoes, as I have been having issues with running. I have always had issues with my feet, as I'm a size 11.5 wide shoe, and find it difficult to buy shoes off the shelf. I was going to buy a pair of 2E width proper running shoes, but subsequently discovered barefoot / minimalist training shoes just in time. I had started running bare foot on my home treadmill, and had learnt how to land on the ball of my feet, rather than the heel. I then decided to buy a pair of the Xero Prio shoes, taking a size 12, being a half size larger, for feet swelling during running. The shoes are flexible, very lightweight, and with the inner 3mm insole removed, I get a little extra room in the wide toebox. It's almost impossible to revert back to heel running when you learn how to run in these shoes. You can also increase or decrease the tension with the laces, that also wrap around the shoe, held in place with fabric bands, on the side of the shoe. These shoes are very comfortable, have room at the toe for wide feet, easily flexible and breathable, and make running seem almost effortless compared to my old running style on the heel. Seems like Xero has got the balance and shoe technology just right. If you want an almost barefoot running experience, with protection to your feet, I would advise anyone to consider these shoes. Once you get used to the new running pattern on the ball of the foot, as opposed to the heel, the whole barefoot thing makes perfect sense. Seems like I've previously bought the wrong type of shoes all my life, up until buying these. Very happy indeed, and would certainly buy these shoes again. Excellent choice, and also a reasonable price. If you do a lot of running or training, foot health is vital and Xero seem to have made these shoes to promote just that. Review: My favourite shoe - I absolutely love these as my day to day shoe. I had the women's versions but found them too narrow for my feet. Old faithful Vs brand new arrivals. My previous pair survived 2 Glastonbury festivals as my only footwear used (hence it's rough appearance!) Vs my nice new pair that arrived yesterday. I've had my previous pair for 2 nearly 3 years and the insole has worn away and so has some of the sole. But given this is my 90% of the time shoe and the huge number of steps put on them through glasto I've been thoroughly impressed with the durability of them. That why I bought a second pair. I have a different model of the Xero that I use for OCR and the gym and really like them too. They are a quality brand of barefoot shoe that looks decent and less clown or beach shoe like others can. The only criticism I have is sizing, I've never experienced different men and women's sizes until barefoot shoes, surely it would make more sense to just call them narrow or wide because I have to purchase the mens version which I have no issues with (I like mens shorts and trousers because, you know, pockets!!) but some people may be put off or not want to buy shoes labelled for the opposite sex. ## Features - COMFORTABLE, FOR-EVERYTHING SHOE - Whether you’re out on a run, trying out a new trail, hitting the gym, or toeing a slackline, you’ll love the Prio’s combination of freedom and protection - XERO DROP SOLE FOR PERFECT POSTURE - The Xero Drop sole offers a non-elevated heel and is low-to-the-ground - this allows proper posture, balance, and agility for all-round performance - ULTRA-THIN BAREFOOT DESIGN - Wear with or without socks. The optional 2mm insole lets you have more or less of a “barefoot feel” depending on your mood - VEGAN FRIENDLY - Xero Shoes believes in promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles which is why the Prio is made with zero animal products - 5000 SOLE MILES GUARANTEE: Sand or tarmac, grass or ground, Xero Shoes are engineered to perform. Our FeelTrue Soles are not only extremely flexible and responsive, but also made to last. That’s why they’re backed by our 5,000-mile sole warranty. We also take great pride in supporting people in the developing world who need footwear for work and school through donations to Soles for Souls and One World Running programs. Get your pair and start living life feet first! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CQR85QQY | | Best Sellers Rank | 79,753 in Fashion ( See Top 100 in Fashion ) 52 in Men's Trail Running Shoes | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,299) | | Date First Available | 15 April 2017 | | Department | Men's | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | rubber outsole | | Manufacturer | Xero Shoes | ## Images ![Mens Prio Neo Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wbPD8DqEL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic for running. *by R***. on 26 June 2023* I bought a pair of size 12 Xero Men's Prio Cross Training shoes, as I have been having issues with running. I have always had issues with my feet, as I'm a size 11.5 wide shoe, and find it difficult to buy shoes off the shelf. I was going to buy a pair of 2E width proper running shoes, but subsequently discovered barefoot / minimalist training shoes just in time. I had started running bare foot on my home treadmill, and had learnt how to land on the ball of my feet, rather than the heel. I then decided to buy a pair of the Xero Prio shoes, taking a size 12, being a half size larger, for feet swelling during running. The shoes are flexible, very lightweight, and with the inner 3mm insole removed, I get a little extra room in the wide toebox. It's almost impossible to revert back to heel running when you learn how to run in these shoes. You can also increase or decrease the tension with the laces, that also wrap around the shoe, held in place with fabric bands, on the side of the shoe. These shoes are very comfortable, have room at the toe for wide feet, easily flexible and breathable, and make running seem almost effortless compared to my old running style on the heel. Seems like Xero has got the balance and shoe technology just right. If you want an almost barefoot running experience, with protection to your feet, I would advise anyone to consider these shoes. Once you get used to the new running pattern on the ball of the foot, as opposed to the heel, the whole barefoot thing makes perfect sense. Seems like I've previously bought the wrong type of shoes all my life, up until buying these. Very happy indeed, and would certainly buy these shoes again. Excellent choice, and also a reasonable price. If you do a lot of running or training, foot health is vital and Xero seem to have made these shoes to promote just that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favourite shoe *by C***D on 30 October 2025* I absolutely love these as my day to day shoe. I had the women's versions but found them too narrow for my feet. Old faithful Vs brand new arrivals. My previous pair survived 2 Glastonbury festivals as my only footwear used (hence it's rough appearance!) Vs my nice new pair that arrived yesterday. I've had my previous pair for 2 nearly 3 years and the insole has worn away and so has some of the sole. But given this is my 90% of the time shoe and the huge number of steps put on them through glasto I've been thoroughly impressed with the durability of them. That why I bought a second pair. I have a different model of the Xero that I use for OCR and the gym and really like them too. They are a quality brand of barefoot shoe that looks decent and less clown or beach shoe like others can. The only criticism I have is sizing, I've never experienced different men and women's sizes until barefoot shoes, surely it would make more sense to just call them narrow or wide because I have to purchase the mens version which I have no issues with (I like mens shorts and trousers because, you know, pockets!!) but some people may be put off or not want to buy shoes labelled for the opposite sex. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing shoes *by M***A on 15 November 2025* I’m really happy with these barefoot shoes. They are very light, flexible, and my husband says they feel almost like walking without shoes. The material is good quality, the fit is true to size, and they are comfortable even after a full day of wearing them. He loves the natural feel and better balance they give him. Definitely worth it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Xero Shoes Barefoot Shoes for Men | Prio Running Shoes for Men | Zero Drop, Minimalist, Wide Toe Box, Lightweight - Xero Shoes Barefoot Running Shoes for Men | HFS Men's Running Shoes | Minimalist, Zero Drop, Wide Toe Box Shoes for Men --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/109763860-mens-prio-neo-black](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/109763860-mens-prio-neo-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*