Xero Shoes  Z-Trail EV Sandals - Men's

$80.00

Imagine soles flexible enough to let your feet bend and flex naturally, so they feel as fresh at the end of your adventure as they did at the start. That's the men's Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV sandals.

Color: Multi-black
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Features

  • Offers the protection you expect from sport sandals but at up to 76% less weight and bulk
  • They also float and resist water—perfect for rafting, canoeing or paddle boarding
  • Updated with soft, tubular webbing without abrasive edges and made from recycled water bottles
  • Redesigned dual-chevron tread gives for enhanced traction and grip, whether you're going uphill, downhill, fast or slow
  • 3-layer 10 mm FeelLiteâ„¢ soles give these their surprising combination of light weight, comfort, flexibility and protection
  • Flat, zero-drop soles mean your heels aren't elevated—allowing natural, proper posture
  • Super flexible—roll them up and slip 'em into your pack or pocket
  • Multi-point adjustment gives you a personalized, comfy, secure fit
  • Proprietary, rustproof nylon hardware is made to last and helps you slip in and out easily
  • Subtle heel cups help keep your heels in place and debris out
  • TrailFoamâ„¢ midsoles smooth out the bumps
  • BareFoamâ„¢ footbeds offer comfort
  • Vegan-friendly; contains no latex

Imported.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Multisport

Footwear Closure

Strap

Upper

Polyester

Topsole

BareFoam

Midsole

TrailFoam

Outsole

FeelLite rubber

Toe Coverage

Open Toe

Vegan

Yes

Weight (Pair)

10.8 ounces

Gender

Men's

Size Chart

Xero Shoes Footwear - Men's
77.588.599.51010.51111.51212.5131415
U.S. Men's77.588.599.51010.51111.51212.5131415
UK66.577.588.599.51010.51111.5121314
EU4040.54141.54242.54343.54444.54545.5464748
Foot Length (in.)9.81010.210.410.610.81111.211.411.611.812.2

Reviews
152 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars

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69 out of 101 (68%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars
Great introduction to barefoot walking
Mayson
3 years ago
Received free product
I have had the sandals for around three months now and have seen little to minor wear to the tread of the sandal. I wear them every day as my casual sandal to run errands around town. I also use them a few time a week for shorter trails (3-5 miles) to practice barefoot hiking. With that said I live in Arizona so the conditions are dry. It seems like the issue with durability may come from getting the sandals wet. The AZ trails are rather rocky and while it can be tough on me feet, the sandals seem to hold up fine. They are super light weight and are a great shoe to stuff into a backpack for longer hikes when you want to air your feet out. With that said they feel a bit pricey for the "minimal" amount of product your are getting. I would recommend them if you are interested in using them to work on barefoot walking or for dry hiking conditions. I don't know if they are the best choice if you only want to use them for river crossing or backpacking sandals.
Mayson
20 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
Falling apart within 4 months.
aCovan
3 years ago
Received free product
Packable, light weight, comfortable BUT short lifespan. Upon receiving these where my only footwear for a 1-week trip with no break-in. I walked daily 3-7 miles or more, on easy trails and city streets. Used them kayaking. They did change my stride without any heel padding, but remained comfortable on light to moderate terrain. The only discomfort was grit and small pebbles getting that needed to be removed every once in a while, usually after walking through water. The softer colored material between the toe and heal pads started abrading very quickly, showing significant wear after that first week. It almost shreds. Since then I have worn these sandals mostly in the house and some walks around town with one rocky hikes in NJ. At four months of wear the foot pad started separating. I glued it back with shoe goo, using clamps. This lasted only a couple of weeks before starting to separate again. At $80 I would not recommend these due to the short lifespan of the shoe. REI would not accept a return as they had been used "extensively."
aCovan
NJ
46 people found this review helpful

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Blake SH3
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

I don’t want to wear anything else!

2 years ago

These things are amazing. Sometimes I forget they’re even on. I am the absolute worst when it comes to any type of shoe. I seem to get rubbing and blisters no matter what. However, these have no hot spots for me. The heel and the ball of the foot have enough flexibility to feel barefoot and enough protection to walk on rocks. They are very durable as well. I hike, run, and lift weights in them. I put a lot of stress on the straps and there’s no sign of wear.

Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9
Yes , I recommend this product

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Ryan
Colorado
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great shoe and good introduction to barefoot shoe

4 years ago

This shoe came out better than expected. I got them at 25% off and ordered the olive and black colors. The olive is really cool in person. It's like a sandstone color with a hint of light olive green. Some people may not like the design of these but I actually do. This comes from someone who typically wears ultraboosts. This is my first barefoot shoe and are generally recommended as such for most people. They're really comfortable. They feel like slippers when you have them. If this your first jump into barefoot shoes take it easy. Start with walks then work your way to trails and running. If you don't walk a lot as your normal routine your transition will be harder due to your body having less time to adjust to these and your muscles having to adjust to a different style of movement. I walk 5-6 miles a day in society's typical modern shoe and these shoes took me about a week to get used to. My calves burned for most of that week as my legs adjusted to more of a mid foot and toe foot strike almost all the time from a heel to toe strike almost all the time. The first day or two I had to really concentrate on making sure I was promoting that mid foot to toe strike by leaning forward more and using my core and shoulders to make that movement more prominent and easier in my steps. Once you get this down it's pretty easy to wear these shoes and your muscles will start to adapt and get stronger. They are really comfortable shoes and the hype you hear about thee type of shoes just might be 100% true.

Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9
Yes , I recommend this product

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aCovan
New Jersey
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Falling apart within 4 months.

3 years ago

Packable, light weight, comfortable BUT short lifespan. Upon receiving these where my only footwear for a 1-week trip with no break-in. I walked daily 3-7 miles or more, on easy trails and city streets. Used them kayaking. They did change my stride without any heel padding, but remained comfortable on light to moderate terrain. The only discomfort was grit and small pebbles getting that needed to be removed every once in a while, usually after walking through water. The softer colored material between the toe and heal pads started abrading very quickly, showing significant wear after that first week. It almost shreds. Since then I have worn these sandals mostly in the house and some walks around town with one rocky hikes in NJ. At four months of wear the foot pad started separating. I glued it back with shoe goo, using clamps. This lasted only a couple of weeks before starting to separate again. At $80 I would not recommend these due to the short lifespan of the shoe. REI would not accept a return as they had been used "extensively."

Age:45–54
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9
No, I do not recommend this product

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Mikel
Everywhere
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Very comfortable

2 years ago

After walk 8 miles in these sandals I have to say thank you for a great shoe. I am a avid hiker and these sandals held up and my feet are so happy

Age:45–54
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9
Yes , I recommend this product

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rogerd
NY
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

unbelievable comfort

2 years ago

fit and comfort excellent, however wearing out very fast, worn for 14 days while holiday in Malta(averaged 10-12,000 steps/day) and sole very worn already. Also found to be slippery on smooth stone steps. not sure if good value for money due to wear rate…but best open shoes for comfort, no blisters, rubbing etc.

Age:65–74
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9.5
Yes , I recommend this product

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Randy K
Beavercreek, Ohio
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

The Z's are INCREDIBLY LIGHT and functional.

3 years ago

Form follows function. The Z-Trail EV's function is most excellent. For many years I preferred toe post huarache style truly minimalist sandals for running ultra marathons up to 100 miles and the Z-Trails were often my favorite walking/errand and post ultra sandals. I regularly run trails in this new model. They are great, although for technical terrain or slippery conditions, trekking poles are helpful. For extremely steep slopes, the lack of a toe post may allow more slippage of the foot on the outsole than you want. Generally I love running any surface in the Z-Trail EVs. During the early months of the pandemic, I experimented with much heavier running in the Z's. The new Z-Trail EVs are a nice improvement over the prior model, but kept all of the best features.

Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Yes , I recommend this product

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Pete
richmond va
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Garbage

1 year ago

Break super easy, got out of van in peru and stepping onto curb from collectivo ripped my sandal strap after only having them for less than a week. This is the 2nd pair of these that broke in this way. SUPER flimsy if you actually use them at all. they look cool but they are not meant to be used in any sort of practical context.

Age:25–34
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 13
No, I do not recommend this product

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Alexander
California
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Almost perfect all-purpose sandal

1 year ago

I wore these sandals hiking, backpacking, commuting on my bike, on vacation, snorkeling, and just around town. I really enjoyed the fit and the simplicity of the straps, and how minimal they feel while providing only what I need on my feet. My one complaint is that the sole becomes very slippery against the foot when wet, causing my feet to slide around on each step after creek crossings or rain or mud, etc. I couldn't quite get the straps to secure my feet well enough to not slip while still feeling comfortable. I think my feet aren't quite wide enough for the design (I would describe my feet as average width low volume). This sliding eventually caused the rubber post holding the strap by my pinky toe to snap off. Luckily the straps could be reconfigured to last me the final days of my backpacking trip.

Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Yes , I recommend this product

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emcfury
Tennessee
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

The Best Minimal Trail Sandal

2 years ago

The Z-Trail EVs are by far the best minimal rail sandals on the market. I wore Chacos before Xero Shoes entered the market, but the thickness of the Chaco Z sandals started hurting my lower legs while hiking. I eventually had to stop wearing them due to shin splints and foot pain. Enter the Z-Trail EV. The sandals are zero drop from heel-to-toe and very flexible to allow natural foot movement with every step. The outsole traction is phenomenal as well, and Xero offers an unbeatable 5,000 mile sole warranty. The one and only con I have with this sandal is that my feet slide around a bit when they're wet from hiking through creeks and doing water activities in them.

Age:25–34
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10
Yes , I recommend this product

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Bagatur
Denver, CO
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Good, not great

2 years ago

I've had these for 2 summers now. Very comfortable and surprisingly stylish. Great for light trail and short duration usage. Two main disadvantages: first, the insoles become very slippery when wet. This makes those really uncomfortable for any water sports, especially any that may require balance (which is a real pity, because they would otherwise be a great option). Second, while they are great for travelling given their slim profile and good looks, the thin sole does make them less practical when doing a lot of walking / standing on concrete/pavement. A tad more cushion could solve that, but this is a personal preference.

Age:35–44
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 13
Yes , I recommend this product

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