Xero ShoesZ-Trail - Men's Lightweight Hiking and Running Sandal - Barefoot-Inspired Minimalist Trail Sport Sandals

These were a bit of an impulse purchase but they are incredible on the feet. No binding/digging from the straps, adjusters feel very well designed to fully grip the feet.

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Really minimal environmentally conscious packaging impressed me for a start.They are very comfortable, and having worn barefoot shoes for a couple of months, these zero drop sandals are a definite improvement on the traditional heel-toe drop of the much more rigid Teva's that I previously used. So that's a positive.They aren't quite as flexible in the sole as I had expected, compared with other barefoot models, but they feel quite spongey and I can imagine would feel like having a spa at the end of a long walking adventure, after you have changed out of your hiking boots.They are a little bit fiddly to get the balance of tightness right across all of the buckles but I can live with this, since they seem to stick, which (whilst it makes initial adjustment tricky) means the are less likely to adjust themselves while being worn.One downside though for a sandle made for walking, and the reason I haven't given them 5-stars, is that the front strap on a shoe of this design WILL continue to keep your big toe pointing in towards your other toes, preventing it from splaying. It is essentially recreating a relatively tight 'toe box' area. I think the design could be improved by not having one continuous strap, but two, with the toe strap being independent of the rest of the straps and adjustable with velcro. That way, the wearer could choose a looser fitting toe strap, whilst being able to tighten the rest of the sandle independently. This is where I think the cheaper Xero Cloud sandle (with it's thong-like toe post) might score more highly, if you are simply looking for a holiday sandle you can throw on for every day wear. I have ordered those too, and think they will allow my does to move more freely, which is really the objective of footwear that respects the natural movement of your feet. Just my opinion after looking at my toes bunched together in these shoes. I would probably not want to walk long distances in these, but instead wear a proper (breathable) shoe or boot. But for holidays, to the beach or pool, or wild swimming etc, or on a campsite as camping "slippers" they will be perfect (but at £80, versus the £50 Xero Clouds, you would need to like them a lot for the extra spend).

Great shape and fit, but integral strap keeper failing / tearing already on only second time of wearing. Very disappointing, this seems to be a design / material selection issue. Stitching around Velcro areas also poor looking, but won't have enough wearing time to see how these hold up...

I've been a full time barefooter for 10 years. I read some articles about zero drop barefoot sandals and decided to give them a go. After 2 weeks research I decided to try the Xero Z trail, especially since they backed their product enough to offer a 7 day trial period. I got them in, easily adjusted them to my feet and hit the trail. I immediately feel in love with them. I kept looking at my feet to ensure I actually had sandals on. They are that light and comfortable! The open toe design enhances the barefoot feel with no strap between your toes. I thought the front toe area might catch on rocks or roots on the trail but with a proper snug strap adjustment, there's No issue. During the trail period I took the Zs to water. They did great with the only exception was if water is between the skin of the feet and sandal bed. It Can be Sleppery! Did not like that part. However, they dry quickly. Overall I was so impressed that I ordered a pair for my wife. She loves them as well. A suggestion I found to imprint your foot into the foot bed is to shower in them a time or two. After doing this you could clearly see and feel the glove like comfort. My only concern is durability. I read reviews with strap issues including the backstrap velcro. During the trial period I called Xero customer service. They eased my mind when they assured me if that should happen, the sandals were covered with a 24 month warranty on the straps and a lifetime warranty on the soles. Therefore, if you enjoy being barefoot and grounding but with a little protection, I HIGHLY recommend these Xero sandals!

Je les aient trouvé confortable et accrochant bien au roches.Mais il a suffit d'un peu d'eau sous mon pied, Lors d'une course en trail, pour que mon pied glisse a l'intérieur et qu'il n'y ait plus aucune tenue dedans.Mon pied c'est mis a partir de tous les côtés de la sandale. la sangle fini par casser au bout de 200 mètres et j'ai failli me tordre la cheville.Faite pour le trail, mais conception a revoir si vous voulez qu'elle serve vraiment pour ça

Stitches started to come out, cheap material, was expecting way more for a $100 sandals, Luna and earth runners are way better, however is in charge of quality control here is damaging this brand

The provider sent me the wrong size (43 instead of 42) and unfortunately I discovered that first after using them. Otherwise a good sandal.

Sind eigendlich nur flip flops mit besser sandalen-schnürung. Also vieeel zu teuer. Ob die Schuhe lange halten wage ich zu bezweifeln...Sehr feine Schlaufen, nicht die dicksten schnüre...Hab sie trotzdem behalten, da sie gut passen und man gut mit laufen kann. Barfuß feeling ist klein, da die sohle doch recht unflexibel ist gegenüber "richtigen" barfußschuhen.