USA Roots Builder
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.
1. Overview
The Z-Trail EV by Xero Shoes is an affordable heavy duty barefoot sandal for men and women designed in the United States with great overall versatility.
Overall:
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Basic Details
| Thickness | 11mm | |||
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. | ||||
2. Features
The Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thick 11mm outsole, good flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, and rubber materials.
Price:
Specifications
| Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
| Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
| Materials | 3 | |||
vegan, synthetic, rubber | ||||
| Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
| Volume | ||||
| Seams | Glued | |||
upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues). | ||||
3. Performance
The Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, and walking in warm and hot climates.
Durability:
Specifications
| Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
| Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
| Climate | 50–100º F | |||
hot, warm | ||||
| Activities | 3 | |||
hiking, trail running, walking | ||||
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