Z-Trek

Summary: Barefoot toe shoes with a 4mm hybrid sole for roads/trails and wide merino wool upper.

1. Overview

The Z-Trek by Xero Shoes is an affordable midweight barefoot sandal for men and women designed in the United States with great overall versatility.

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Basic Details

Thickness

6mm

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

Medium

limits natural toe splay and movement.

limits 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 Xero Shoes Z-Trek has a medium foot-shaped toebox, thin 6mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with synthetic, vegan, rubber, and recycled materials.

Price:

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

4

synthetic, vegan, rubber, recycled

synthetic, vegan, rubber, recycled

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

High

ideal for mid to high arch/instep.

ideal for mid to high arch/instep.

Seams

None

upper is seamless (no stiching/gluing).

upper is seamless (no stiching/gluing).

3. Performance

The Xero Shoes Z-Trek provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, road running, walking, water, and backpacking in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

50–100º F

warm, hot

warm, hot

Activities

6

casual, hiking, road running, walking, water, backpacking

casual, hiking, road running, walking, water, backpacking

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