Veracruz - The "Invisible Sport Sandal" - Men

Veracruz SIZE GUIDE
It’s easy to find the right Xero Sandal size for you. The Veracruz fits true to size, so...
Buy the Veracruz 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.
NOTE: The Veracruz has a wider forefoot than ordinary sport sandals.

*Use the handy printable templates below to confirm your size before you buy.

Men's Veracruz
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

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

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

Veracruz - The "Invisible Sport Sandal" - Men

A radical reinvention in sandal comfort

The Veracruz fits true to size.

This product is currently out of stock and unavailable.

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Product Description

Imagine a sport sandal with traction to take you wherever you want, with an “invisible” feeling like no other. That’s the Veracruz.

Our Chief Product Officer, Dennis Driscoll, literally dreamed the Veracruz into existence — he had to wake himself up to sketch this completely unique (and, now, patented) minimalist sport sandal webbing pattern.

Like our Jessie, the Veracruz has a comfortable, slightly stretchy, woven toe loop. And like our Z-Trail sandal, you’ll find a 3-layer FeelLite™ sole with:

  • FeelTrue® rubber inserts for grip – including a new, more rugged tread under the ball of your foot
  • A TrailFoam™ middle layer to “even out the bumps”
  • The BareFoam™ footbed with just enough cushion for comfort and performance
  • Of course, the sole is backed with our 5,000 mile sole warranty

It’s the upper webbing pattern that’s so special — the strap that starts at the outside of your foot and loops around to become the heel strap, plus the separate instep strap. Both are adjustable to get the right fit.

There’s something magical about the strapping system combined with the toe loop and the light weight (just 4.8 ounces for a men’s 9) that makes the Veracruz feel like there’s nothing on your foot. But the grippy outsole lets you know it’s ready for adventure.

NOTE: Since there’s nothing else like the Veracruz in the world, we want to hear your thoughts and feedback about it. After you get your Veracruz, email or call us with any questions.

Fit instructions

With this new webbing system, you may wonder how to get in and out of the Veracruz. Here’s your answer:

Check out some of these video reviews… and then read the rest of the reviews by clicking the Customer Reviews tab, above

Slip into your Veracruz and Life Life Feet First!

Veracruz SIZE GUIDE
It’s easy to find the right Xero Sandal size for you. The Veracruz fits true to size, so…
Buy the Veracruz 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.
NOTE: The Veracruz has a wider forefoot than ordinary sport sandals.

*Use the handy printable templates below to confirm your size before you buy.

Men’s Veracruz
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

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

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

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 45-day return policy.

Caring for your Veracruz Sandals

Because of the TrailFoam™ in the Veracruz, these need a bit of extra attention. Do not leave Veracruz 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 Veracruz sandals, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry (away from direct sunlight).

Customer Reviews
4.3 Based on 410 reviews
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MW
10/19/2022
Matthew W.
US US

Big toe violation 😉

My big toe felt so violated the first time I put the on, but they are so sexy!!! I am a 6’4” tall dude if that paints the proper picture 😉 I have 3 pairs of these in green, black, and tan. Wife is jealous (of my big toe :)...

Xero Shoes Veracruz - Men (Clearance) Review
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07/04/2022
Allen
United States United States

Modded to get rid of the lateral movement

I love the weight of zero shoes for backpacking, especially for size 14 feet. I slid forward back too much in the ztrails to where I thought was dangerous downhill on slippery rocks. So I wanted something w/ the toe and picked these up. These have too much side to side movement for me. Other reviewers mention it, too. I got an idea from another minimalist sandal. Some 1.8mm cord and a lineloc per sandal have fixed the problem for me. See the photo. It's a bowline around the toe loop holding the lineloc. Then it loops around the lower Y-webbing section. Doing that loop in the metal buckle gave a weird pull. When these wear out or break, the Genesis might be more up my alley as traditional huaraches. They weren't around when I got these.

Xero Shoes Veracruz - Men (Clearance) Review
ED
06/18/2022
Eric D.
US US

Fine

The straps don’t hold the sandal in place very well. Not especially easy to get off and on either

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MD
04/30/2022
Miles D.
US US

Love them!

I’m still getting used to the toe strap, but have always enjoyed your footwear.

05/03/2022

Xero Shoes

Hi Miles, Thank you for your review! It's really great to get your feedback and thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience with the Veracruz! We value your input and have passed along your review to our design team. They love to hear from our customers and rely on this type of information in their efforts to make comfortable footwear that everyone can enjoy. If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to us directly at [email protected] and we will be happy to help! Regards, The Xero Shoes Review Team

NT
04/08/2022
Nicholas T.
US US

Want to love them

The strap on one is twisted across the top of my foot and the toe strap is much bigger (around) on one sandal compared to the other. If these weren't issues I would rate 5 stars

05/11/2022

Xero Shoes

Thank you for your review, we are so sorry for the delay! We're sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with the Veracruz. Please reach out to [email protected] and we would be happy to assist.

RS
03/27/2022
Robert S.
US US

question

Why did you quit making these? I love this particular style shoe! If you have any more 14 in stock let me know

04/01/2022

Xero Shoes

Hello Robert, Thank you for your your review! The Veracruz was a new sandal that we were testing out, so we truly appreciate your feedback. We have actually decided to discontinue this style, so we will not be receiving any more in our inventory. We are so sorry about that! We hope that you'll find another style that you'll enjoy just as much 🙂 Please let us know if you have any other questions - we are happy to help!

GL
01/12/2022
gregory l.
CA CA

Pretty good

I've been a minimalist runner for a decade and these are my first running sandals. Nice quality, comfortable. The toe loop is way too large and feet are moving sideways. I had to sew it to make it shorter.

SM
11/19/2021
Sam M.
US US

They don’t ****

Everything i hoped that they would be.

RS
10/28/2021
Robert S.
US US

My favorite sandals.

I ware them daily.

A
10/22/2021
Anthony
US US

Not one of xero's better hits...

As a bigger guy who has these in a size 15, the toe loops are way too tight for extended wear, and they don't feel like they are wide enough compared to xeros like the Colorado. They aren't horrible, but they don't hold up compared to their contemporaries/counterpart offerings from here.