Zaros

Summary: Minimalist train running and hiking sandal with a 6mm semi-aggressive Vibram sole, textured footbed for water drainage, adjustable strap system, and wide, foot-shaped toebox.

Zaros

1. Overview

The Zaros by Panta is an affordable midweight barefoot sandal for men and women designed in Netherlands with great overall versatility.

Overall:

73%

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Basic Details

Thickness

8mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

Width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

None

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

2. Features

The Panta Zaros has a wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 8mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic, vibram, and vegan materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

3

synthetic, vibram, vegan

synthetic, vibram, vegan

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

3. Performance

The Panta Zaros provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, walking, and water in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

50–100º F

warm, hot

warm, hot

Activities

7

casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, walking, water

casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, walking, water

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