Z-Trail EV
74%
11mm
Wide
Vegan
Barefoot hiking sandal with a 11mm sole, wide toebox, foam padding, and hybrid trail tread.
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Summary: Thin running and casual sandal with 9mm Vibram EVA sole, minimal tread, adjustable strap system, and wide, footshaped toebox.
The Venado by Luna is an affordable midweight barefoot sandal for men and women designed in the United States with great overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 9mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Good | |||
decent flex and moderate agility. | ||||
Width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. |
The Luna Venado has a wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 9mm outsole, good flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic, vegan, vibram, and leather materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 4 | |||
synthetic, vegan, vibram, leather | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. |
The Luna Venado provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 1000 miles, and is ideal for road running, walking, trail running, hiking, and casual in warm and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 50–100º F | |||
warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 5 | |||
road running, walking, trail running, hiking, casual |
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74%
11mm
Wide
Vegan
Barefoot hiking sandal with a 11mm sole, wide toebox, foam padding, and hybrid trail tread.
61%
9–15mm
Wide
Leather
Running and hiking sandal builder with options for sole thickness and material, strap or lace style, and size with both leather and Vibram rubber options.
60%
15mm
Wide
Vegan
Running and hiking sandal with a thick 15mm Vibram sole, semi-aggressive tread, zero-drop footbed, and adjustable lacing system with multiple design options.