Z-Trail - the Ultimate Trail-Friendly Sandal - Men's

Z-Trail SIZE GUIDE
It’s easy to find the right Xero Sandal size for you. The Z-Trail fits true to size, so...
Buy the Z-Trail in your usual US 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.
*If you normally buy a Euro or UK Size, check out the handy conversion chart below.
*Use the handy printable templates below to confirm your size before you buy.

Men's Z-Trail
US Sizes Euro Sizes UK Sizes Print Template
6 39 5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
7 40 6 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
8 41 7 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
9 42 8 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
10 43 9 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
11 44 10 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
12 45 11 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
13 46 12 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
14 47 13 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
15 48 14 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template

Note: Be sure to print the templates at Actual Size (100% Scale) and verify with a ruler after printing.

Women's Z-Trail
US Sizes Euro Sizes UK Sizes Print Template
5 35.5 3.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
6 36.5 4.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
7 37.5 5.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
8 38.5 6.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
9 39.5 7.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
10 40.5 8.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
11 41.5 9.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
Any questions? Just call us at 303 447 3100 or send us an email. We’re here to help.

Z-Trail - the Ultimate Trail-Friendly Sandal - Men's

The perfect combination of protection, comfort, light weight, natural flexibility, durability, versatility and affordability.

Adventure Everywhere

The Z-Trail fits true to size.

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  • 5,000 mile sole warrantySole warranty
  • Over 61,000 5 star reviews!61,000+ 5-star reviews!
  • Natural Fit, Feel and MotionNatural feel

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Product Description

The Z-Trail gives you an unparalleled combination of:

  • Protection
  • Comfort
  • Light Weight
  • Flexibility
  • Durability
  • Versatility
  • and Affordability

What can you do in your Z-Trail sandals? 

  • At the end of a day of hiking, pull off your heavy, stiff, boots and slip into the freedom, comfort, and flexibility of the Z-Trail… they’re so light you’ll barely notice them on your feet (and will barely tell they were in your bag!).
  • Enjoy a run, on trails or roads, with the right amount of protection, and lightweight flexibility that’ll make you feel like you’re practically barefoot.
  • Yoga class? Well, the grippy soles make the Z-Trail like having a yoga mat on your feet all the time. Do your own class anywhere you are!
  • Head downstream… whether you’re in a canoe, a kayak, or a raft, the Z-Trail holds comfortably on your feet, and they float!
  • Take a walk — anywhere you like, from a mountain trail to an urban jungle. The comfort of the Z-Trail will surprise you.

What makes the Z-Trail special is the 3-layer FeelLite™ sole.

Z-Trail FeelLite sport sandal sole

  • The bottom has our FeelTrue® rubber for great grip and abrasion resistance.
  • The middle layer of TrailFoam™ provides an incredible amount of force absorption and protection.
  • Then, the top BareFoam™ layer adds a perfect amount of comfort.
  • And the FeelLite™ sole still maintains enough flexibility to allow for natural movement and ground-feel.

What’s the difference between the Z-Trek and Z-Trail?

Trek-versus-Trail-Roll

That’s the Z-Trek on the left, and the Z-Trail on the right. You can see that the Z-Trail is crazy flexible, but not quite as much as the Z-Trek.

I like to think that the Z-Trail is about protection and comfort first, and the Z-Trek is about connection first.

If I’ve been wearing my Z-Trails around for a while, enjoying the comfort, when I then put on the Z-Trek, I think, “Oh, right, I can FEEL things again!” So I go back and forth between them, depending on how much I want to feel.

Let’s talk about weight! This is maybe the best part.

The Z-Trail is about 20% lighter than the Z-Trek. But that’s nothing. Let’s compare the Z-Trail to a traditional sport sandal:

The reviews for the Z-Trail have been AMAZING. Pretty much everyone says that they’re the best sandal they’ve worn.

Check out these reviews (and then click the REVIEWS tab, above to see more!):






 More reasons you’ll love your Z-Trail sandals:

  • Super-comfortable tubular webbing — no hard edges.
  • Adjustable Z-pattern — get the right tension across your foot, over your foot, and behind your heel.
  • Three color combinations.
  • 10mm (~3/8″) FeelLite™ outsole protects you from unpleasant surfaces while still providing great ground-feel.
  • Elegant contour surrounds your foot but doesn’t add unnecessary support.
  • Super lightweight — a Men’s size 9 sandal averages 5.4 ounces each.
  • “Zero-Drop” — your heel isn’t elevated; your feet are anatomically correct.
  • Rust-proof nylon hardware.
  • 100% Vegan-friendly.
  • Ready to wear — the lacing is already done for you. Just slide in your foot and go.
  • Heel cup — keeps your heel in place, helps keep out debris.
  • 5,000-mile sole warranty! Wear out your Z-Trail soles in under 5,000 miles and we’ll replace them for a nominal cost (details here).

 

Z-Trail SIZE GUIDE
It’s easy to find the right Xero Sandal size for you. The Z-Trail fits true to size, so…
Buy the Z-Trail in your usual US 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.
*If you normally buy a Euro or UK Size, check out the handy conversion chart below.
*Use the handy printable templates below to confirm your size before you buy.

Men’s Z-Trail
US Sizes Euro Sizes UK Sizes Print Template
6 39 5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
7 40 6 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
8 41 7 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
9 42 8 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
10 43 9 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
11 44 10 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
12 45 11 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
13 46 12 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
14 47 13 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
15 48 14 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template

Note: Be sure to print the templates at Actual Size (100% Scale) and verify with a ruler after printing.

Women’s Z-Trail
US Sizes Euro Sizes UK Sizes Print Template
5 35.5 3.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
6 36.5 4.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
7 37.5 5.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
8 38.5 6.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
9 39.5 7.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
10 40.5 8.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
11 41.5 9.5 Barefoot Sandal Template Click to print Template
Any questions? Just call us at 303 447 3100 or send us an email. We’re here to help.

Simple. First, slide the webbing through the slots on the outside of the sole to get the tension you like across your toes.
Note: A lot of our customers report that they like the toe strap looser than they thought they would. Experiment and see what you like best.

Next, just pull the end of the webbing — our proprietary tensioner will hold everything in place. If something feels too tight, just flip the top of the tensioner up, and the webbing will easily loosen.

Finally, experiment with the tension of the heel strap. If you make it tighter, it’ll move your foot forward a bit. Make it looser and it’ll let your foot slide back.

Once you find the right tension, you have the choice to get in and out of your Z-Trail by either un-doing the heel strap, or loosening the top webbing. Personally, I leave the heel strap in place and use the top webbing to get in and out.

You can wash them with soap and water.

One thing to be careful of: Do not leave your Z-Trail in a hot car or exposed to extreme heat and sunlight (i.e. the back window or dashboard of a car is the WORST). The TrailFoam™ layer will deform if you do this, and this is not covered by our warranty.

Use the templates that are linked on this page (next to where you select the size, and in the product description).

NOTE: Please measure your foot and/or use the templates. Sandal size is very often different than shoe size.

Also, if you have the Z-Trek, you may need a different size in the Z-Trail. The Z-Trek is a TINY bit longer than the Z-Trail, so if your toes come close to the edge in your Z-Treks, you may want to up one size for the Z-Trail.

Practically anything. Take a walk on the beach, a hike in the woods, hang out with friend, stroll around the campsite, approach a climb, paddle a canoe or a raft, do yoga or Crossfit, run a marathon…

I’m not sure that Z-Trail, or any sandal for that matter, is right for lateral motion sports, like tennis or basketball.

So, use your common sense and HAVE FUN!

The women’s Z-Trail is a bit narrower, and the webbing is 4mm thinner.

So if you have a narrow foot, whether you’re a man or woman, you may want to check the “women’s” sizing templates and see how those work for you. Similarly, if you have a wider foot, regardless of your gender, check out the “men’s” templates.

Simple. First, slide the webbing through the slots on the outside of the sole to get the tension you like across your toes.
Note: A lot of our customers report that they like the toe strap looser than they thought they would. Experiment and see what you like best.

Next, just pull the end of the webbing — our proprietary tensioner will hold everything in place. If something feels too tight, just flip the top of the tensioner up, and the webbing will easily loosen.

Finally, experiment with the tension of the heel strap. If you make it tighter, it’ll move your foot forward a bit. Make it looser and it’ll let your foot slide back.

Once you find the right tension, you have the choice to get in and out of your Z-Trail by either un-doing the heel strap, or loosening the top webbing. Personally, I leave the heel strap in place and use the top webbing to get in and out.

You can wash them with soap and water.

One thing to be careful of: Do not leave your Z-Trail in a hot car or exposed to extreme heat and sunlight (i.e. the back window or dashboard of a car is the WORST). The TrailFoam™ layer will deform if you do this, and this is not covered by our warranty.

Use the templates that are linked on this page (next to where you select the size, and in the product description).

NOTE: Please measure your foot and/or use the templates. Sandal size is very often different than shoe size.

Also, if you have the Z-Trek, you may need a different size in the Z-Trail. The Z-Trek is a TINY bit longer than the Z-Trail, so if your toes come close to the edge in your Z-Treks, you may want to up one size for the Z-Trail.

Practically anything. Take a walk on the beach, a hike in the woods, hang out with friend, stroll around the campsite, approach a climb, paddle a canoe or a raft, do yoga or Crossfit, run a marathon…

I’m not sure that Z-Trail, or any sandal for that matter, is right for lateral motion sports, like tennis or basketball.

So, use your common sense and HAVE FUN!

The women’s Z-Trail is a bit narrower, and the webbing is 4mm thinner.

So if you have a narrow foot, whether you’re a man or woman, you may want to check the “women’s” sizing templates and see how those work for you. Similarly, if you have a wider foot, regardless of your gender, check out the “men’s” templates.

Caring for your Z-Trail Sandals

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).

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LB
05/17/2021
Louis B.
US US

Super Light Ch*co killers

This is my 2nd pair of Xero sandals and I also have a pair of Lenas. I love them all! I had a pair of Ch*cos for 17 years, but I've officially converted. Super lightweight, great ground-feel. There's more foot protection from these compared to the Z-Treks, so they're slightly more rigid, which is good to keep from dragging the toes. They're surprisingly lighter weight than the Treks and more durable. I forget that I have any of them on.

AM
05/03/2021
Allen M.
US US

Buy them

Comfy. Great fit. Order them before they are gone.

VK
04/26/2021
verena k.
US US

a classic allrounder

I received these a few weeks ago, and they are already one of my favorite pair of shoes. I wear them with socks when it is cold and without as soon as possible. Would recommend!

AL
09/07/2020
Alva L.
United States United States

backed into barefoot sandals almost by accident

I started wearing sandals 24/7 as a result of advice from a foot doctor. I had an injured toe that got infected, and the doctor advised me to lay off of shoes for the time being. I bought my Xero x-trails not because I had any intent of barefoot running or trail running, but rather, because they were really good sandals! After I bought them, I realized that they -- and the general practice of barefoot running -- might be the clue I need to run without pain. As a result of reading "Born to Run", and starting with 1/2 mile jogs, I am now up to 1.5 mile runs without pain. This is the first time in 30 years that I have actually felt like running.

JD
07/23/2020
Johnathan D.
US US

I was a bit skeptical buying a sandal at that price but after 3 months of wearing them all my other shoes hurt my feet so It looks like I'm just going to have to start a xero shoe colection