XERO SHOES PRIO NEO REVIEW | Best Xero Model Yet?

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The Xero Shoes Prio Neo is a spin-off model from the popular OG Xero Shoe Prio barefoot shoe.
The Prio Neo has received multiple upgrades to its construction that give it a better-looking appearance with a slight increase in performance. I like the OG Prio, but it's not the most aesthetically pleasing shoe on the market.
In my Xero Shoes Prio Neo review, I'll cover all the key details you should know before investing in these shoes.
0:00 Prio Neo PROS
2:29 Prio Neo CONS
4:02 Performance
7:09 Price
7:33 Who SHOULD Buy These?
8:36 Who SHOULDN'T Buy These?
8:56 Sizing & Fit
9:27 Weight, Drop, and Insole
9:45 Construction Breakdown
10:59 Final Thoughts
Overall, I've been a big fan of the Xero Shoes Prio Neo and I feel like it's the first Xero Shoes performance model I like for daily wear.
This model's reworked upper gives it a stronger appearance and the reworked upper has done a good job with overall durability and foot security.
If you're new to barefoot shoes or want a model for a little bit of everything then I think you'll enjoy the Prio Neo.
If you have additional questions about the Xero Shoes Prio Neo, drop a comment below or reach out to me via Instagram (@jake_boly or @that_fit_friend)!
Disclaimer: If you purchase a pair of these through the link above then I may receive a small commission on the sale. I buy the products I review and commissions help me to produce more content! :)
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@thatfitfriend 8 ай бұрын

Have your eye on the Prio Neo? Shop them here! SHOP THIS SHOE: xeroshoes.com/go/thatfitfriend/4c892409 The above is an affiliate link; if you buy through that link, I may receive a small commission on the sale. I buy ALL of the products featured on this channel and an affiliate link is NOT a sponsored link. I don't take money from companies and the commissions from affiliates help me buy more products and produce more content. At TF2, you have my promise that every review is performed independently and companies have no idea I'm reviewing their gear until it goes live Either way, use the link or don't! I just want to make sure you find the best workout shoes for your individual needs and wants. Reach out if you ever have additional questions!

@kozmo7 10 ай бұрын

Whoa awesome I love the original shoe a bunch too Awesome dude staying on top of the new releases

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

Trying my best 😬 thanks, man!

@hunterreed9049 10 ай бұрын

Yo video quality got an upgrade! I see you I see you 👀

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

Haha, ayyy!

@K4rgo 7 ай бұрын

I just ordered a pair and cant wait to try them out! Ive watched a few videos with the CEO behind the company and I get really good vibes from him.

@thatfitfriend 7 ай бұрын

Steven is an interesting cat (in a good way). I have an interview with him on the channel, too! Let me know how you like them

@FedeArgentina 2 ай бұрын

So, how they did?

@K4rgo 2 ай бұрын

@@FedeArgentina They did not fit my feet. They either felt too large or too small. I ended up purchasing a pair of Vivobarefoot instead, which fit perfectly.

@FedeArgentina 2 ай бұрын

@@K4rgo crap... mine will arrive in my country in 2 o 3 weeks

@K4rgo 2 ай бұрын

@@FedeArgentina They might fit your feet. Mine are quite narrow.

@lobbyrobby 3 ай бұрын

I started playing drums several months ago. I don't like being barefoot and I don't like playing in socks. Normally I play in my slippers. I was washing them the other day and slipped on a different pair of shoes. My feet were slipping all over the place so it got me thinking "do shoes really matter"? I just purchased these. I like the flexibility of them and as long as the grip is fairly good I think I'll like them.

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

Heck yeah, love to hear that!!

@jac3763 10 ай бұрын

You said it right. The prio's look kinda dated. I wish they designed some one colorways without those stripes for a cleaner look. Love the overal review!

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

I agree! The huarache is fine but I would love a model sans it!

@Criticalmaze 8 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriendI like this color except that ugly green stripe. You think I could dye it black? Btw have you tried hfs 2? I heard they ruined it 😢

@thatfitfriend 8 ай бұрын

@@Criticalmaze potentially…idk if it would work well. Imma be honest, I don’t hate it! Idk why folks are so uppity about it, they still have plenty of HFS available and it’s not worse per se, just different. I almost like that it has a bit more stack height 🤷🏼‍♂️

@Criticalmaze 8 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriendOh wow ty for your input i really like the way the hfs 2 look but i read both bad and good about them. Im transitioning from lems primal zen. I wanted something a bit lighter and thinner in the sole. Hopefully you are planning on doing a review of hfs2?🤔

@thatfitfriend 8 ай бұрын

@@Criticalmaze being edited as we speak! Haha, I’m curious how many people will get worked up about the review and me liking them 😂

@krakatoasundra 10 ай бұрын

great review. i would get the Prio Suede instead the cheapy plastic upper Prio. would be nice if they make one with full grain leather. i think old red or blue Prio looked pretty good. i like the older Prio way better. these new Prio has an even more cheep plastic look.

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MrLlama999 10 ай бұрын

Have you looked at the new leather Oxford?

@spiper01 8 ай бұрын

i just ordered those shoes and i have flat feet with over pronation. hopefully it turns outvwell

@daltonramsey9585 5 ай бұрын

One thing I have realized is that the color way really makes a huge difference with the Xero shoes. The appearance has grown on me and I think the design can look neat if the colors are placed correctly. I like the look of the inov8 bare xf and vivo primus lite but I think both of those brands make some hideous shoes as well. I think the xeros are priced better unless you find sales.

@brocky 10 ай бұрын

Have you tried the Reebok Nano Classics yet? Really curious about the fitment on those and all the local stores don't seem to have those available to try.

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

I have! Same fit for them as I go with my Nanos!

@thatguywholeftacomment6532 10 ай бұрын

Hey Jake! This is a kind of out of the blue question but I wanted your opinion on something. For a shoe that combines running and cardio with powerlifting, would you recommend the Xero Zelen or HFS OR. the Altra Solstice XT 2s ?

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

Very different models. Barefoot versus traditional training shoe, so it's like apples to oranges. I'd go Zelen/HFS if lifting is a big ask for you, but note that they're barefoot shoes and they'll have a very different ground feel compared to a more plush model.

@kristfur 10 ай бұрын

I use the Xero 360 for HIIT. Same pair 3x a week for 2+ years and it's still holding up.

@gabbyg2724 7 ай бұрын

Hey, I've been training w/o shoes this year & wanting to convert my daily Brooks to barefoot shoes. I wear a 4E in width and was curious to how wide the xero and the vivobare shoes run, since they all come in one width. What do you recommend? Thanks!

@thatfitfriend 7 ай бұрын

I feel like Vivobarefoot would be your safer call. I'd go with something like the Primus Lite Knit or Lite III. If you go Xero, then the Prio Neo would be a good option due to its upper having a little more pliability!

@zachanderson9649 10 ай бұрын

I understand that you do a lot more cross fit type athletics and sporty looks but have you considered reviewing any of the Bearfoot shoes?

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

I’ve done a written review on them. I’m just not a fan. They’re so ugly and I don’t love their versatility for daily wear, lol. Tough for me to look past that and be objective NGL.

@zachanderson9649 10 ай бұрын

I can understand that considering the look you're going for. It's a completely different style than what I see Xero or Vivo are going for.

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

@@zachanderson9649 yeah, man. Just ain’t my thing! Some folks love them but it’s tough for me to look past their appearance

@junun007 7 ай бұрын

Been rocking vivo primus lite 3's as my first barefoot shoes. But picked up a pair of the prio neo's (in white) on the black friday sale to see how they compare. Mainly for an every day, travel and lifting shoe.

@thatfitfriend 7 ай бұрын

Let me know how you like them!

@hockey_hungry 3 ай бұрын

How have they been?

@junun007 3 ай бұрын

@@hockey_hungryAbsolutely loving them! They are my go to every day shoe now, in and out of the gym. The only time I avoid wearing them is raining/crappy weather days. I've actually had a couple of positive comments on the look too.

@hockey_hungry 3 ай бұрын

@junun007 Great to hear man!

@Spurgeon_General Ай бұрын

I love my original Prios, but I’m looking to buy a second pair for occasional running outside. Which shoe would you suggest if you love the Prio but want to run. Should I go with a Prio, a Neo, or something else ?

@thatfitfriend Ай бұрын

I'd go Zelen!

@kaelapivnick 10 ай бұрын

I’m trying SO hard to find a wider toe box shoe (not necessarily barefoot) that would be good for playing futsal (indoor soccer on a basketball type court) as well as casual lifting and lateral HIIT style movements. My foot issues won’t allow me to go back to a traditional indoor soccer shoe that smashes my toes together. Do these offer enough stability to not have my foot slide around off the insole when doing agility type movements during soccer? Do you think altra solstice xt 2 would be better? I have the altra escalante and hate the lack of support and how much my foot moves around laterally.

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

I would look into the Merrell Trail Glove 7 instead! Think that model would excel for your asks!

@faulkenizeit 10 ай бұрын

Agree that indoor soccer shoes are usually astonishingly narrow. I’ve had some luck with a brand called Senda- I got their Ushuaia Pro a size up and they were wide enough for me and have held up well for lateral movement.

@ishanparekh5309 9 ай бұрын

Came you review zero hfs 2 and compare with prio neo? thanks

@thatfitfriend 9 ай бұрын

Yeah!

@moshimic5628 9 ай бұрын

Is the Prio Neo good enough for activities such as dancing? I plan to get a new shoes that I can also use for those kinds of activities, since my current one is very close to giving out.

@thatfitfriend 9 ай бұрын

I think they'd be fine, tbh. I haven't used them for this vertical, so take that advice with a grain of salt!

@moshimic5628 9 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriend Alright, I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you for the help!

@daveyadict_ 10 ай бұрын

I have a friend who has xero shoes and says they're his favorite shoes ever....but they do have a certain look to them lol 😅

@CosmicawarenessCitizen 8 ай бұрын

How is the toe box compared to a vivo lite III or 3 ? Is it the same or smaller or even wider?

@thatfitfriend 8 ай бұрын

A little slimmer throughout!

@jorgeandrescoppiano.5715 10 ай бұрын

How would you compare these, HFS, and Primus Lite 3?

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

Similar to the HFS and a little less wide/breathable compared to the Primus Lite III. If I had to rank them I'd go Primus, Prio Neo, HFS.

@spartan.prime.7878 7 ай бұрын

What would you recommend as a alternative for someone like me?

@thatfitfriend 7 ай бұрын

Tolos Archetype 1/2 would be my first suggestion since the price point is pretty much identical. Xero Shoes HFS/Zelen, too

@ben1618033 9 ай бұрын

For the prio they said on the website to take the usual size, but my feet touched the end of the shoes, so I had to take half size up, does they size the same way to the original prio ?

@thatfitfriend 9 ай бұрын

I'd go same size as your norm Prio for you then!

@ben1618033 9 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriend thanks 👍

@kitcraft9516 Ай бұрын

How's that insole? I've read they slide out during use and others say that they feel those holes under their feet.

@thatfitfriend Ай бұрын

It varies from model to model, I feel. Some models have more slide than others, like my Dillon slides but my Prio Neo. I think different colorways and foot anatomies can create some variance here. That said, I think the majority of folks tend to not have issues with it and if they break down wicked fast then you should be able to get them replaced

@kitcraft9516 Ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriend Thank you.

@z0uLess Ай бұрын

how wide is the toebox compared to vivobarefoot primus light?

@thatfitfriend Ай бұрын

A little snugger and not as "boxy" towards the end of the toe box.

@PaulHo 10 ай бұрын

Dressing up... with pants! 😂

@thatfitfriend 10 ай бұрын

Shhhh

@texasjmd 3 ай бұрын

How does this shoe compare to the Altra Solstice XT2?

@thatfitfriend 3 ай бұрын

Much different regarding their stack height and ground feel. Training shoes vs barefoot shoes is like apples to oranges. It really depends on what you want out of your shoes regarding feel/performance! :)

@texasjmd 3 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriend okay. I currently have Altra HIT XT and love them. They were replaced by Solstice XT2. I e read a lot of people have problems with the Solstice XT2. Durability issues. Heel starts separating. I was gonna get the Xero Prio Neo. I was thinking it’s similar but you make it sound like it’s not