Reviews & Ratings for Xero Shoes Z-Trek Sandal - Men's — 5 reviews — Page 1

Fit is perfect and I got them at a great price, about half off from buying direct from Xero. I needed a packable sandal-these are just what I needed. I don’t think you can go wrong here. Very comfortable.

I cant wait to carry them on my next hiking trip!!! They are light and can be used with socks if it is cold. They will fold up and fit in the pack easily. quick shipping and great return policy!! Glad I pulled the trigger on these shoes!!

Walking with these feels close to barefoot, except you have a thin, very flexible, dense rubber sole. The straps are good with keeping it feeling secure to the foot, and let you tighten or loosen in different areas for a good fit. The front of the sandal will need a slight amount of looseness so your toes are comfortable. That's the only drawback with them being sandals.

The heelcup in the back can be a little noticeable if your foot starts moving into the side of it, so you might have to experiment with getting the fit how you want it, but then it's mostly easy to just get on and off with the heel strap. The heel cup also has a benefit of letting you use a shoe insert or insole without it moving around, if you want to. It can also be cut off to save weight, and the sandals have some weight for their size because of the rubber density which is supposed to be long lasting.

The all rubber soles can rub the feet some, which can make it harder if going a long distance, but can also help with getting the skin more tough overtime, then maybe trying some true barefoot. When running you'll have to pay more attention to not over striding to reduce the rubbing. Small rocks can also get in the sandal when hiking, but it's not very bad with the flexible soles.

They're very comfortable sandals for walking around, work for regular running, and have the benefit of not having an upper that traps moisture. For sprints and other movements, a full shoe or Vibrams may be a better option...
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This coming spring(2017) will be my 10 year anniversary of going mostly barefoot. I Am a lead instructor for outdoor programs at the Wilderness Awareness School. I make my own moccasins, and use them when I need a bit of protection. Especially on expeditions where I Am hiking on rough gravely roads. It is these same conditions that tend to wear my moccasins out very quickly. I decided to look into purchasing a minimalist type shoe/sandal, especially for these occasions. I would definitely say that I Am very picky when it comes to footwear! I have been using the Z-Trek Sport Sandals and love them!

They are really light weight and easy to carry, even in my pockets if need be. I tend to run/walk toe-heel(like most plantigrade animals, as we humans are), instead of heel-toe(like the modern human). Wearing shoes often restricts this and makes it feel awkward. Running and walking toe-heel is still easy to do with the Xero Shoe. I can feel the ground enough that it still allows me to be light footed, but also gives me a great deal of protection. I was concerned about rocks and debris getting in the sandal when I run, but that isn't much of a problem. I can run in them very easily. I also do a fair bit of stalking or slow stealthy type movement. Feeling the ground is key. While they aren't as soft as a moccasin, I can still stalk in them much easier than in a normal shoe or boot. The one area that I can't speak to I feel like has already been tested and proven. That is the durabili...
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Exactly what I was looking for. Deliver was quick and the whole process was hassle free