Solstice
95%
6mm
Extra-Wide
Vegan
Vegan barefoot sandal with cotton straps, cork, and firm ground tread for casual hiking.
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Summary: Barefoot adventure sandal with 11mm sole, minimal foam footbed, semi-aggressive tread for trails, open-toe strap, heel velcro and guard, and extra-wide, foot-shaped toebox.
The Z-Trail by Xero Shoes is an affordable heavy duty barefoot sandal for men, women, and kids designed in the United States with great overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 11mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Great | |||
lots of flex and balanced agility. | ||||
Width | Extra-Wide | |||
maximum natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | Minimal | |||
minimal foam and good sensitivity. |
The Xero Shoes Z-Trail has a extra-wide foot-shaped toebox, thick 11mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic and vegan materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W/K | |||
men, women, kids | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 2 | |||
synthetic, vegan | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. |
The Xero Shoes Z-Trail provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, trail running, walking, and water 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 | |||
casual, hiking, trail running, walking, water |
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95%
6mm
Extra-Wide
Vegan
Vegan barefoot sandal with cotton straps, cork, and firm ground tread for casual hiking.
81%
5–6mm
Wide
Vegan
Barefoot trail running sandal with a thin 5–6mm hybrid sole, extra straps, and wide toebox.
79%
11mm
Extra-Wide
Vegan
Barefoot adventure sandal with 11mm sole, textured, nerve-stimulating footbed, semi-aggressive tread for trails, open-toe strap, heel velcro and guard, and extra-wide, foot-shaped toebox.