We recommend ordering your usual size.

FREE EXCHANGES: Most people find our size recommendation gives them a proper fit, but just in case, we have a free exchange program for all EU orders.

Men's Sizing Chart:

EU Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
39.5 6.5 5.5
40 7 6
40.5 7.5 6.5
41 8 7
41.5 8.5 7.5
42 9 8
42.5 9.5 8.5
43 10 9
43.5 10.5 9.5
44 11 10
44.5 11.5 10.5
45 12 11
45.5 12.5 11.5
46 13 12
47 14 13
48 15 14

Women's Sizing Chart:

EU Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
35.5 5 3.5
36 5.5 4
36.5 6 4.5
37 6.5 5
37.5 7 5.5
38 7.5 6
38.5 8 6.5
39 8.5 7
39.5 9 7.5
40 9.5 8
40.5 10 8.5
41 10.5 9
41.5 11 9.5
42 11.5 10
42.5 12 10.5
Any questions? Contact the Customer Happiness Team, we’re here to help.

Genesis - Lightweight, Packable, Travel-Friendly Sandal - Men

Simplicity in motion. A ready-to-wear barefoot-inspired sandal for travel, walking, hiking, yoga, working out, paddling, even running ultra marathons.

Do everything. Go everywhere. Naturally.

We recommend ordering your usual size.

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Product Description

The simplest, most versatile sandal your feet will ever love.

We’ll let Xero Shoes expert, Randy Kreill, tell you about the Genesis:


Start enjoying your Xero Shoes Genesis just moments after they arrive in your mailbox.

It’s called the Genesis because it was inspired by our first product, our DIY sandal kit, and one of mankind’s first footwear designs. Then, of course, we updated it with the experience we’ve had and feedback we’ve gotten, from making barefoot-friendly sandals since 2009.

Why you’ll love the Genesis:

  • The right combination of barefoot-friendly ground feel plus protection, thanks to our exclusive 5mm FeelTrue® rubber outsoles
  • Lightweight – men’s 42 is only 136 grams each
  • Elegant contour to hold your foot, but without unnecessary support
  • Pre-laced — just slide in your foot and go
  • Patent-pending tension adjustment system — find the perfect fit in seconds, and then you can slide your Xeros on and off in a flash
  • Super soft toe loop — since the huaraches-inspired lacing goes around your entire foot, you don’t feel the toe loop the way you do in a flip-flop or other thong sandal
  • Nylon Achilles strap with Silicone grip — holds on securely and comfortably
  • Elevated ankle holes — the lace never touches the ground, and so it won’t abrade
  • Trim to fit — with just kitchen scissors, you can trim the Genesis to match your foot shape
  • Vegan-friendly
  • 5,000-mile sole warranty! (Details here).