Z-Trail EV - Trail Hiking, Running, and Recovery Sandal

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“The best lightweight walking sandal. Comfortable and lightweight, these sandals allow your feet to move naturally, and they’re super packable.” – BBC Countryfile

Z-Trail EV - Trail Hiking, Running, and Recovery Sandal

$23.99 – $79.99

“They are light and very comfortable, I drag them everywhere I go, they don’t take up space in my backpack. I love them very much.” – Andre D.

Soft, tubular quick-dry nylon webbing
Comfort, protection, and trail-ready traction
11mm FeelLite™ sole

Z-Trail EV - Men $23.99 – $79.99

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Why you’ll love Z-Trail EV.

Is it the best barefoot hiking sandal? We think so!

The Z-Trail EV offers the perfect combination of lightweight protection, natural flexibility, durability, versatility, style and affordability.

I Love these sandals! I wear these from the gym, to work, to church, to the beach. Great style and wearability!
Larry K. USA, Verified Z-Trail EV Mens Customer

Lightweight protection that feels just right.

The Z-Trail EV features an updated 11 mm FeelLite™ sole with a middle layer of TrailFoam™ and an updated dual chevron lug pattern that offers the best combination of comfort, protection, and trail-ready traction while still allowing you to bend, move, flex, and feel the terrain beneath your feet.

At just 5.4 oz each for a men’s 9, the Z-Trail EV remains just as lightweight and versatile as the original best-selling Z-Trail.

Made from earth & vegan-friendly materials.

The Z-Trail EV eliminates 70% of the unnecessary materials used in modern sports sandals – and because its soft, tubular quick-dry webbing is made from nylon sourced from recycled water bottles, it’s even better for the planet than before!

Z-Trail EV for everything you do.

Made to Last.

Like all Xero Shoes, the outlast typical sandals has a 5,000 mile sole warranty to outlast typical running shoes. The new Z-Trail EV is ultra-capable yet stylish enough to accompany just about any look, so you can take anywhere from the trail to the boardwalk and everywhere in between.

Why "Z-Trail EV"?

If your feet don’t feel as good at the end of the day as they did in the beginning, you haven’t tried the Z-Trail EV. Life-changing comfort and superior performance come from letting your feet do what’s natural – bend, move, flex and feel.

Live Life Feet First

All Xero Shoes feature a non-elevated “zero drop” heel for proper posture, low-to-the-ground design for perfect balance and agility, and a flexible sole that gives you “just right” protection so you can bend, move, flex, and safely Feel the World® in total comfort.

Get the full 360 on the Z-Trail EV.

See the Z-Trail EV in zoomable, rotatable 3D.

Sizing

Men’s Sizing Tips

It’s easy to find the right Xero Sandal size for you. The Z-Trail EV fits true to size so… We recommend ordering your regular size.

Based on statistics from the thousands of pairs of shoes sold across the world, we recommend ordering your regular size.

Free Exchanges!

Most people find our size recommendation gives them a proper fit, but just in case, we have a free exchange program for all US orders.

Size Conversion

If you normally buy a Euro or UK Size, check out the handy conversion chart beside.

Any questions? Just call us at 303 447 3100 or send us an email. We’re here to help.

US Sizes	EU Sizes	UK Sizes
6	39	5
7	40	6
8	41	7
9	42	8
10	43	9
11	44	10
12	45	11
13	46	12
14	47	13
15	48	14

Caring for your Z-Trail EVs

Because of the TrailFoam™ in the Z-Trail, these need a bit of extra attention. Do not leave Z-Trail in hot cars or exposed to intense or direct sunlight. This could cause the TrailFoam™ to deform and is not covered by our warranty.

To clean your Z-Trail sandals, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry (away from direct sunlight).

FAQs

Do you ship internationally?

We do! We’ve sold Xero Shoes to people in more than 85 countries around the world.
We use the US Postal service to send our shipments. The cost to ship will depend on the weight of the package and the delivery speed you select; several options will be provided at checkout.

All domestic shipments come with tracking. Limited tracking is available for some first class international shipments depending on the country, and full tracking is available with all Priority Express and Express International shipments.

Though almost all of our international orders arrive without incident, we strongly advise you to select Priority Express International or Express International if you live in a country with a less reliable postal service, including (but not limited to) India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and Indonesia. We cannot guarantee delivery of packages shipped using First Class International.

International delivery can take anywhere from 3 days to 8 weeks depending on how long your order spends in customs at the border.

Please note that some countries do require the payment of import duties for international shipments above a certain value. We advise you to know the import regulations of your country and understand that you will be responsible for payment of any duties and fees imposed by your government at the border.

All packages will be marked as merchandise; as a commercial shipper, we are not able to mark a package as a gift (if you’re giving Xero Shoes as a gift, that’s not the same as us sending a gift).
Also, check our Stores page. There may be a Xero Shoes dealer closer to you.

How do I send a gift certificate?

After you purchase a gift certificate, you’ll be able to enter an email address for the recipient.

You could email it to yourself and forward it at a later time if you like.

You can also take the Gift Certificate code and send it to the recipient.

What’s your return policy?

Please go to Xero Shoes Return Policy page to learn about our 100-day return policy.

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10/28/2024

Pamela N.

Love my sandals !

They are super comfy for me. I enjoy the sandals that I’ve ordered and will continue to order more!

Z-Trail EV - Men

10/27/2024

Gregg

My favorite sandals

I just got these in and they instantly became my favorite sandals. After a year of wearing the genesis sandals, these feel like I'm walking on a cloud. I still love the genesis, these are just newer to me.

Z-Trail EV - Men

10/26/2024

Ryan K.

Comfortable

I was looking for a hiking sandal (I live in Florida) and this does the job.

Z-Trail EV - Men

10/25/2024

Kyle O.

Exceeded expectations

While I haven’t been able to wear them, I tried them on and they fit and feel great. Awesome pair of minimalist sandals in every way- lightweight, comfortable and secure fit. I look forward to using them next season.

Z-Trail EV - Men

10/24/2024

Mathaus M.

Material isn’t strong enough

I love the concept and the first month , but the quality of the material is so bad, that I have to buy new pairs after just a few months, which is really disappointing.

Z-Trail EV - Men

10/25/2024

Xero Shoes

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the concept and initial comfort. We’re sorry to learn that the materials didn’t meet your expectations for durability—your experience is definitely not what we aim for. Quality is essential to us, and we’re always working to improve, so your input is invaluable. If you’d like, our customer happiness team can help with recommendations on styles that might offer more durability for your needs. We appreciate your feedback and the chance to make things right!