What can I do in the Z-Trek?

Pretty much anything you want. Take a walk on the beach, a hike in the woods, hang out with friend, stroll around the campsite, approach a climb, paddle a canoe, run a marathon… I’m not sure that Z-Trek, or any sandal for that matter, is right for lateral motion sports, like tennis or basketball. So, […]

Can I adjust the Z-Trek lacing across the toes?

You sure can. Just slide the webbing through the slots on the outside of the sole to get the tension you like. Note: A lot of our customers report that they like the toe strap looser than they thought they would. Experiment and see what you like best.

What’s the difference between Men’s and Women’s Z-Trek?

The women’s Z-Trek is a bit narrower, and the webbing is 4mm thinner. So if you have a narrow foot, whether you’re a man or woman, you may want to check the “women’s” sizing templates and see how those work for you. Similarly, if you have a wider foot, regardless of your gender, check out […]

How do you run in these huaraches sandals?

Light and easy. I can’t give you a barefoot running lesson here (for that, see the links on our home page). But just by wearing them, you’ll find quickly that you don’t want to land hard on your heel as you walk or run in Xero Shoes. The best advice I can give is: play […]

How do I send a gift certificate?

After you purchase a gift certificate, you’ll be able to enter an email address for the recipient. You could email it to yourself and forward it at a later time if you like. You can also take the Gift Certificate code and send it to the recipient.

Can I adjust the tension just like with regular laces?

Not quite. Because the elastic lace is thin and round, the tension in the lacing sort of “evens” out. That is, if you like to make one section of your laces tighter than another, these won’t do that well. But since the laces are elastic, you may find that cinching the entire lace a bit […]

How can I adjust the tension?

It’s really simple and takes 2 seconds to adjust the tension. The Lock Laces® hardware (that round piece that the laces pass through) is a spring. Squeeze it a bit and move it closer to the lace end (to loosen), or pull the laces through the hardware (to tighten).

Which Xero Shoes can I use these with?

Lock Laces® work great with our Prio, TerraFlex, and DayLite Hiker. You could use them with the Hana and Lena, but the effect won’t be as noticeable.

Do I replace the insole that comes with my Xero Shoes?

That’s up to you. The Naboso insole is about 3.5mm, so it’s a bit thicker than the insole (sock liner) that comes with our shoes. If you keep both in, you may find the shoe is too tight. Try it both ways and see.