The Xero Shoes Genesis Sandals is as minimalist as it goes. All you have are the nylon laces and the sole. Because of its huarache design, it works great as footwear for summer outfits – shorts, dresses, and so on. Prio – Women– On July 31st, 2019 we updated the sizing for the Women’s Prio, it now fits true to size.* The Xero Genesis Shoes were inspired by the brand’s first-ever product – their DIY sandal kit. It is made up of nylon Achilles straps with silicone grip and a contoured 5mm FeelTrue rubber outsole. It doesn’t get much simpler than that footwear-wise. Materials Watch the video below to see how to use the template. For the Genesis, the toe post position is very important:

Prio – Men– On August 9th, 2019 we updated the sizing for the Men’s Prio, it now fits true to size.* The heel cups are no more and the laces a bit more elastic. The toe posts are easy on toes and unless you are in for a more than 3 hour run in wet conditions, you don’t need much extra care. How do you feel them? All roads come with a set of obstacles. For Steven Sashen, it was his own personal injuries that prevented his daily sprint. With a determination to push forward, he took up his friend’s recommendation to attend a barefoot running class. They are very easy to clean. There is no need to worry about materials getting wet and drying off.And NO, running in the winter isn’t too much of a problem once you are warmed up. Assuming you’re not trudging through snow for hours on end, it’s basically the same as trainers really, except that your feet probably move more and so get better blood flow. This will include some intel on product variation, cost, and other customer perks. Who will cross the finish line first? There’s only one way to find out, and that, dear reader, is based entirely on your choice.However, if you run up and down steep ascents and descents like I run on a winding road with 900 meters ascent in just 8.5 km (and same descent) to a mountain fort, you won’t be very sure that your foot won’t slip inside your sandals. This gets worse in rains! The soles of the Genesis and Z-Trek are very thin and flexible. We recommend a snug fit for these styles. Note: Be sure to print the templates at Actual Size (100% Scale) and verify with a ruler after printing.

We offer free US exchanges on new and unworn shoes. Read our full policy here Exchange Policy Points to consider for sizing: With that being said, not all terrains were deemed fit to run. To hurdle past certain obstacles, Sashen built his own set of jogging sandals.Once you fit it right to the foot using the online tutorial all that remains is to walk in them and it’s a total bare foot gated walking experience. It feels like you don’t have a shoe on ! When you wear them for the first time they do feel strange. When you walk, your feet make a slapping sound. A reminder that you are walking! When you run and if your form is good the sandal makes themselves mostly inaudible. In the long term, you can regain your pace. You will run better and have fewer injuries. If you are going to start running from scratch, these sandals offer a good ‘grounding’. You get a good ground connection and your get grounding in good running economy. I have fairly wide feet for their length and have had issues with many shoe brands in the past. My foot pad fits on these, and I can spread my toes to full wingspan. So now, the Genesis huaraches are my default running sandals and I am not thinking about buying another pair of running sandals for running on asphalt or easy trails.

Genesis– The Genesis huarache sandals fit true to size. Be sure to confirm your size with the printable templates below.* Find your usual shoe size on the charts below. For the Z-Trek in particular, try 1 size smaller than your usual size. If the shape of the platform is the issue, the brand recommends trimming down the rubber using scissors to shape it exactly the same as the wearer’s foot. The Genesis Sandal is the footwear you would want to grab if you’re looking for protection while maintaining the most minimalist experience with a shoe. Although the huarache-style sandal has its limitations in terms of grip and dorsal foot protection, it’s multi-purpose enough for many reviewers to use on a number of activities.The Z-Trek and Z-Trail come in wider widths for men’s sizes and narrower widths for women’s sizes. However, many men with narrow feet find a great fit in the women’s sizes, and many women with wider feet find a great fit in the men’s sizes. The Genesis is easy to put on. Slide your foot in and pull heel strap on your heels. To remove them, pull the heel straps and pull out your feet. That’s all. The author for RunRepeat states that they offer a wide amount of toe space, as well: “The good news is, the running shoe offers so much more than forefoot space. Indeed, among other things, it also provides tons of comfort in its superbly lightweight confines.” Fantastic for running, walking, and general ambulatory function. Bad for tap dance, moon walking, and sliding about on a dance floor. Pretty good for everything that doesn't require a ton of lateral motion. Oh, and good for golf.

I received a pair of Xero Shoes Genesis when I returned by Amuri Venture sandals for outsole warranty replacement. Xero Shoes had replaced Venture by Genesis in their product program. The Genesis look utterly simple These (Prio) trainers offer an overall roomy fit, a particularly wide toe box, and an optional insole if you’re looking for a little additional support and cushioning,” via a statement by Outdoor Gearlab.

We offer free US exchanges on new and unworn shoes.Read our full policy here Exchange Policy Points to consider for sizing: Mesa Trail – The Mesa Trail runs small. We recommend choosing 1/2 size larger than your usual size.*