Z-Trek - The Lightweight Packable Sport Sandal

Love my z-treks!! My feet have never felt better!!

Wanted to try barefoot footwear and so I got these. Took no time to get used to, kinda feel like flip flops that stick to your foot. At home I'm always barefoot on the wooden floor maybe that's why it took no breaking in to.

I'm very pleased that they fit my short wide feet. (The size printouts were helpful.) They are comfortable, seem durable, and adjust well to be secure, and overall I enjoy wearing them. The only problem is that the line between two different materials (of the sole and the heel piece) has rubbed my feet, especially on the first day, with just a 30 minute walk, to the point of almost blisters. I haven't had to wear the shoes for long periods and I'm getting calluses now so it'll all work out, but I haven't found a way to adjust to avoid this. I saw in another review (after purchase) that someone else tightened up the straps so that their foot was far enough forward to avoid this spot; if I HAD gotten shoes that were too long, as I often have to do, that might work, but as it is, I just have to get my feet used to them I guess. I do really like the barefoot feel, and the secure straps make them much more pleasant to walk in than the previous sandals I had.

I like the improvements, i.e. added Velcro. The sizing was a bit larger. That's cool too. Acclimated to them rather quickly.

Went on river rafting trip with public showers at campsite. These are great for protecting my feet from who knows what in the shower as well as staying on in a swift current.

I like the sandals. They’re cute.I usually wear size 8.5 and chose to buy the size 7. It’s just about too small, but it’s working.

Comfortable, cute, and arrived quickly. Definitely recommend. If I have just one feedback it would be that I wish the Velcro on the ankle strap was a little longer so that when I tighten it around my ankle, it’s more securely attached on and there isn’t just a huge peice of the strap hanging off. I guess that I must have narrow ankles. Still wear them all the time though, not a deal breaker.

I have very wide and short feet, so finding sandals that don't squeeze my toes or give me blisters in the heat are difficult to come by. As a result of my foot shape, I also prefer barefoot above everything else. These sandals solved both. They are wide enough to not give blisters (and the tightness of the straps can be adjusted), and walking feels nearly like barefoot - without getting burnt or stung by things. Only caveats: (1) It would be great to have wide and extra wide Xero shoes (instead of women's and men's). That way people could order according to their foot width, not gender stereotypes. I would definitively love to try a men's width as I think they would fit even better - though currently they do not come for women's US6 or US7 equivalent. (2) My first pair had a factory defect and the rubber that held the strap in place (inner front side) ripped when adjusting width. However, as the walking feeling was so great, I requested a replacement. Customer service was great and I have been wearing the new sandals every day for the last three months. I wouldn't want to be without them. (3) The heel part of the sandal has a thin groove. Initially, this irritated my heel tremendously. I fixed it by tightening the back strap more, thus preventing my heel from sitting on top of the groove line. As a result, the sandals are now on the shorter end. So next time, I will order 1/2 size up to account for space 'wasted' in the back.

The Z-trek has an amazing, super-grippy sole that makes them great for any outdoors activity. I wear them for hiking, camping, and wading in creeks, but they work just as well for everyday wear and even for a casual work day. They are very comfortable and secure.

I live in the Bronx, NY., barefoot is not an option. The Z-Trak Lightweight Sport Sandal is the closest I could possibly get. Comfort and protection. Thank you for letting my feet be free and breathe.