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We are finally on the verge of a traditional online precensce: a Xenia Shoe website!.
Look for xeniashoe.com this week!
Thanks to Schlegel Creative Resources for their design work!

Xenia Shoe and Leather - Shoe Store to the Nations

What are the chances? 2 ladies from Australia, one now living in the area, one now living in Ireland, came to our shop in search of Vibram Five Fingers. They had seen the Five Fingers on a man in Spain, followed him, took pictures of his shoe (they would have spoke to him, but they didn't speak Spanish!), and have been searching for them since.

As the Irish lady made her purchase, she also called a friend that is currently in Australia (It was 1 AM there, but she knew he wanted a pair!) and picked up a pair for him, too.

Ireland, Spain, Australia, USA, all converging on Xenia Shoe and Leather, Ohio's comfort shoe store for all nations and walks of life.

BTW they bought the Five Fingers Classic in Black.

Our Yearly Birkenstock/Dansko Sale Cometh!

It is time again for our BIGGEST SALE of the year: BUY ONE, get a second pair HALF PRICE.
Stop in to see our new Spring selection of Sandals from Birkenstock and Dansko, with lots of new patterns and colors and a great selection of your favorites.
Special Orders are welcome.
The Sale runs from Saturday, April 12th through Saturday, April 26th.

The Vibram KSO

This is the latest style from Vibram. It is an upgrade from the Sprint model, but not an upgrade in price. It still has the same razor-cut vibram outsole and anti-microbial treated footbed, but in this model there is an instep strap that runs continuosly around the heel, so you can tighten it with one pull.
This model is meant to do what it's name implies- KEEP STUFF OUT. The point is to keep crud from trail and water use from getting down under your foot. It includes a sewn-in, stretchy mesh piece that extends up to your ankle.
We currently carry this style in the Taupe color for ladies AND men.
Questions about this model? Call us at 9373768156 or leave a post!

Vee- bram!!!

We just wanted to make you all aware of a particularly American pronunciation mistake.
After selling Vibram repair products for 25 years, we just heard that the name does NOT contain a long I sound, but instead is pronounced Vee-bram.
Whether or not we at XSLR will adopt this has yet to bee seen. or heard.
If you have any pronunciation questions, feel free to give us a call M-F 9:30-6 Sat 9:30-4 EST
-Matt@XSLR

Take a look at the Sprint

This is the next level of "shoe" from Vibram, with a strapping system to secure it to your foot. Besides the instep strap you can see in the picture, it also has 2 straps that wrap around the heel, completing the fit.
I have had a pair of these for the past 2 months and have found the straps functional and comfortable. The straps are actually stitched on the edges in such a way that you can trim them if they are too long. I have been wearing a Birkenstock 3/4 length footbed inside these when I wear them around our shop in an effort to help as I stand on our hard floors. It has worked fairly well, and the strapping helps keep my foot locked in to the support.
I do not think the support is necessary if you are going to be using them for more active endeavors versus a fairly our stationary work environment!
This model runs $79.95. We carry this model for men in the Red and the Taupe, and for ladies in the Bright Blue as well as a color called Slate. The Slate is not found on the Vibram webpage, it is a light blue/grey with a green highlight between the toes.
If you have any questions about this shoe, what sizes or colors we have available in your size, or anything else shoe related, give us a call M-F 9:30-6 Sat. 9-4 EST 9373768156
-Matt @ XSLR