The Zelen is a neutral road running shoe using FeelTrue and Xero FeelTrue technology from Xero Shoes.
It has a breathable construction, orthotic friendly and removable insole design, and was released in 2022. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's just above the median price of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedJun 2022 | Sep 2023 | Apr 2023 | Oct 2023 | ||
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Weight | Weight221 g | 196 g | M: 261 g W: 207 g | M: 286 g W: 224 g | M: 272 g W: 235 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot5 mm | 19 mm | 31 mm | 29 mm | 35 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | 7 mm | 6 mm | 10 mm | 5 mm | |
Heel | Heel5 mm | 26 mm | 37 mm | 39 mm | 40 mm | |
Terrain | TerrainRoad | Road | Road | Road | Road | RoadSnow/ice |
Brand | BrandXero Shoes | Vivobarefoot | Nike | New Balance | PUMA | Hoka |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeBarefootLightweightLow dropMinimalistZero drop | BarefootLow dropMinimalistZero drop | Lightweight | BreathableComfortableMaximalist | ComfortableMaximalist | ComfortableMaximalist |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Rocker | Rocker | |||||
Techs | TechsFeelTrueXero FeelTrue | New Balance Fresh FoamOrthoLite | PUMA NITRO | Gore-Tex | ||
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Waterproof | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsSustainableVegan β | SustainableVegan β | SustainableVegan β | |||
Common characteristicsDaily runningNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1943) |
Terrain | Road (+1316) |
Usages | Daily running (+1122) |
Brand | Xero Shoes (+4) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1523) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1503) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+1079) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1450) |
Shoe Type | Barefoot (+15)Lightweight (+423)Low drop (+281)Minimalist (+17)Zero drop (+98) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+333) |
Features | Breathable (+964)Orthotic friendly (+322)Removable insole (+302) |
Materials | Knit (+198) |
Techs | FeelTrueXero FeelTrue |
Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable (+145)Vegan β (+243) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | Jun 2022 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 221 g | |
Heel to toe drop | ||
Heel | 5 mm | |
Forefoot | 5 mm |