Zero shoes

[MuddyWaters]

https://xeroshoes.com/?utm_campaign=...content=Mobile

Gotta love a ad proclaiming something is great for feet.....using pic of feet with badly hammerred toes....


We know barefoot is better, but the world is full of sharp objects, enter Xero Shoes.
The next best thing to barefoot, our 5,000 mile soles will allow you to move freely and naturally while protecting your feet.

[salsi]

I would not want to wear those anywhere in the woods, even just in camp

[ADVStrom14]

I have a hard time seeing how they stay on your feet. I mean obviously they have straps but I just think about how my feet move while stepping and I can see them being more of a trip hazard than a foot protector.

Jes

[saltysack]

I'd have broken toes in minutes....can't imagine not having any toe guard...


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[TX Aggie]

They're based off the sandals worn by the Terahumara who are known for running the jagged trails in Mexico's Copper Canyon. They work, but it's not something you would just thrown on after years of full hiking boots and just run off down the trail.

[Ktaadn]

I have a pair of xero shoes, but not the model pictured. They are my go to summer shoe and I have worn them as a camp shoe. I have not tried to run in them or hike in them. As mentioned above, I do like to have some toe protection. It is also a bit of a challenge to get the fit dialed in with the strap system.

[CalebJ]

I wore something similar a few years ago for the approach trail and first few miles of the BMT. Though I'd spent a few weeks wearing them around town and running in them, I still got some amazing blisters where the cords go down between the toes to the sole. Aside from that they were comfortable. Those blisters were horrendous. Thankfully I'd also carried trail runners to switch over to, but I was still hobbling along for a couple of days. I might try again someday to get my feet comfortable with the cords, but it may not be worth it.

[johnspenn]

I have a pair of the Xero DIY's. I configured them differently than the picture in the OP- strap over the toes, not between and around and behind the ankle- so I could wear socks with them.

I wear them quite a bit. I try to walk a few miles a week with them weather permitting, and have even done a 5ish mile day hike in them. Also use them for camp shoes when I take them, and water crossings.

HYOH YMMV and all that but I really like mine.

[-Rush-]

I've got a pair of 6oz/each camp shoes from Walmart that have a toe guard, cover the top of the foot, and have a heel strap. Plenty of ventilation and they have survived over 200 miles so far. $20.

[Henry8]

I have a pair of Luna Sandals that are similar to Zero Shoes. I use them as my camp shoes (9.9 oz for the pair), also run in them occasionally. If you like a minimal shoe/zero drop then you'll love them. If you like a sturdy shoe with support you'll hate them. My next pair will be the Zero without the toe spreader so it's easier to wear a sock, but despite the abuse I can't wear them out (very durable).

[KTX]

Funny you should post this! I should actually have a pair of these on my doorstep when I get home. Planning to use as my camp shoes, I have tried them on before and am use to minimalist footwear, usually I wear a cheap pair of flips as camp shoes so I figured these would be a nice upgrade and last forever.

[RockDoc]

I'll stick with Tevas or Keens that have toe protection, plus a stout sole. If your trail shoes blow out, you want something that you can actually backpack in.

[Venchka]

I'll stick with Tevas or Keens that have toe protection, plus a stout sole. If your trail shoes blow out, you want something that you can actually backpack in.

My thoughts exactly. I own both brands. I'll flip a coin before my next trip. I'll also use them for river crossings.
Wayne


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[ImAfraidOfBears]

I've had several of these, love them, the thin 4mm sole variety clocks in at just over 4 oz for the pair

[Jane55]

i wouldn't wear anything like that even in town, thought they do look nice. leave aside hiking

[tflaris]

I bought a pair a while back tried using them on my JMT ThruHike.

Conclusion: Worthless for camping shoes. Even more worthless as stream crossing shoes.

YMMV


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[CalebJ]

Like I said above, I used Xero's Sensori Venture (I think they call them Amari Venture now?) sandals going up the approach trail with a pack on. Other than a strap adjustment issue, they were just fine. Not sure why they're perceived as worthless.

[FiftyNine]

Just got a pair of zeros and only have used them in the house but seems very comfortable. I do not like flip-flops or something with the toe separator. Have always used crocs before but was looking for something not so bulky. They are only about an ounce less then my crocs for the pair.


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[The Kisco Kid]

Zero shoes WEIGHT MORE THAN flip flops. So, less cushiony comfort at the end of a long day's hike and more weight.

Teva Mush II - best comfort/longest lasting/lightest weight flip-flops that I've found (and believe me I've looked)

[capehiker]

Zero shoes WEIGHT MORE THAN flip flops. So, less cushiony comfort at the end of a long day's hike and more weight.

Teva Mush II - best comfort/longest lasting/lightest weight flip-flops that I've found (and believe me I've looked)

What size do you wear and what is the weight for the pair of Tevas?