If you have a headache because you’re hitting yourself on the head with a hammer, wearing gloves won’t stop the pain. In other words, it’s not just a question of taking off your shoes and experiencing magical healing powers. Running barefoot, or in running sandals, gives you a lot of feedback about your running form. […]
Frankly, we don’t know. We’ve had people put over 10,000 miles on a pair… and they’re still going! Like any shoe, how long they last depends on your running style. If you use good barefoot technique and are light and easy, without scraping your foot on the ground, you’ll enjoy them for quite a while. […]
The Venture and Cloud are ready-to-wear barefoot-inspired sandals. Both products use our exclusive FeelTrue® rubber, the only outsole product made specifically for barefoot style sandals. The Venture’s sole is 5.5mm thick, compared to either 4mm or 6mm on the DIY kits. The Cloud has 3mm of Barefoam™ in the forefoot for a bit of extra […]
Practically anything. 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 or a raft, do yoga or Crossfit, run a marathon… I’m not sure that Z-Trail, or any sandal for that matter, is right for lateral motion sports, like […]
Use the templates that are linked on this page (next to where you select the size, and in the product description). NOTE: Please measure your foot and/or use the templates. Sandal size is very often different than shoe size. Also, if you have the Z-Trek, you may need a different size in the Z-Trail. The […]
The women’s Z-Trail 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 […]
Simple. First, slide the webbing through the slots on the outside of the sole to get the tension you like across your toes. 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. Next, just pull the end of […]
You can wash them with soap and water. One thing to be careful of: Do not leave your Z-Trail in a hot car or exposed to extreme heat and sunlight (i.e. the back window or dashboard of a car is the WORST). The TrailFoam™ layer will deform if you do this, and this is not […]
Use the templates that are linked on this page (next to where you select the size, and in the product description). NOTE: Please measure your foot and/or use the templates. Sandal size is very often different than shoe size.
There are 54 different foot shapes. And no product will fit everyone perfectly. If you’re not sure you have the right size, drop us an email with some photos (top, side, back) and we’ll give you our opinion. If you have the right size but the Z-Trek shape doesn’t quite match your foot… CUT IT! […]
I'm an international ultramarathon athlete and I wear Xero Shoes for races. No blisters. No smelly feet. But I also use them as my everyday sandals (they look way cool!) and I recommend Xeros to everyone.Melissa Gosse
As a barefoot runner I’ve heard lots about huaraches but it wasn’t until Steven made me my first pair (I have two) that I understood how much fun they are to run distances in!Scott McLean
Thank you for making these amazing huaraches. I love how they feel. I forget they are there so much so I have worn them to bed a few times!Tasha Riggs
If you somehow manage to wear through the outsole on your Xero Shoes, we will replace them for a nominal cost. 
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