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

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

$23.99$79.99

  • Soft, tubular quick-dry nylon webbing
  • Comfort, protection, and trail-ready traction
  • 11mm FeelLite™ sole
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Z-Trail EV - Men $23.99$79.99
We recommend ordering your usual size.
$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 comfortprotection, 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.

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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


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.

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.

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

Customer Reviews

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12/21/2024
Ian P.
US US

Awesome!

Took this swamping in the Everglades yesterday! Worked amazing

DC
12/15/2024
dustin c.
US US

almost perfect

Love the sandal, but they are not the same size as the black/brown pair I ordered a year ago in the same size. These are smaller than the other identical pair in brown. Otherwise, perfect!

AH
12/12/2024
Art H.
US US

Xero z-trail ev

I like the sandals but I wanted them for wading at the beach in thailand so I wouldnt step on sea urchins. Problem is the front part of the sandal would bend under so couldnt really use them in the water. Otherwise they are ok for now

12/12/2024

Xero Shoes

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you like the sandals overall. We understand your concern about the front of the sandal bending under, which can limit their use in water. We appreciate your insights, and it helps us as we continue to improve our products. If you're looking for something more suited for wading in the water, you might want to explore our water-specific footwear options, which are designed to handle wet and rugged conditions more effectively. Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions or concerns!

ST
12/10/2024
Shawn T.
US US

These will be my go to shoes in Summer

Love barefoot shoes and have been patiently waiting for Xero Shoes big once a year sale so I could purchase some barefoot sandals at a more reasonable price. I love the feel of these and how they grip my feet but give the feeling of nothing there. Having protection for the bottoms of my feet in a comfortable shoe is heaven. I can't wait to live in Sandals next Summer!

D
12/06/2024
David
United States United States

Nice but needs some improvement

Just received sandals and quality appears good and fit is good, but they are not very convenient to put on or take off. Velcro around the ankle gets snagged in ring preventing sliding foot in and out to remaining support so to strap over top of ankle must be loosened. However with the friction clasp at the ankle bone, it's not quick to make the adjustment and then the excess strap needs to be routed in and out of the rubber retaining loop. Velcro over the top of the ankle would make sandals easier to remove and put on. So these are meant for long duration wear, not a quick run to dump veggie scraps in the backyard compost pile. Also for me the length of the strap over the ankle is too long. Haven't wore these much yet, since its currently December, but the excess strap might become bothersome.

12/10/2024

Xero Shoes

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you’re happy with the quality and fit of the sandals. We understand that the current strap design might not be as convenient as you’d like, especially for quick on-and-off wear. Your suggestion for a Velcro strap over the top of the ankle is great, and we will pass it along to our design team. We appreciate your detailed input and will continue working on ways to improve the user experience. If you have any further concerns or need assistance, feel free to reach out!

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Wide toe boxes let your toes spread and relax. "Zero-drop" non-elevated heel for proper posture.

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Our patented FeelTrue sole protects your foot while giving your brain the feedback and stimulation required.

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Flexible soles let your foot bend and flex naturally. Low-to-the-ground design for balance and agility.