Take a look at these beauties! To me, they look completely faultless. Nice, wide webbing to keep the foot in place, whilst remaining completely minimalist and trendy-looking. The heel strap looks well-designed too. What I most like about the look of these ‘barefoot’ running sandals is the way the sole lifts on the sides. This looks sure to dramatically reduce the debris that can potentially enter the sandals when running.
Our only gripe is that the RRP is $69.99 (£43.30), which is a lot of money for a pair of sandals (but nowhere near as expensive as the Lunas!)… But who knows – They may well be worth it.
The Xero Shoes Z-Trek Running Sandals are due for release in Spring 2015.
What do you think?
Let us know your thoughts on the Xero Shoes Z-Trek.
The ready-to-wear barefoot sandal you can use for walking, hiking, yoga, working out, paddling, biking, even running 100-mile ultra-marathons is now available from Feetus.co.uk.
You no longer have to wait a fortnight for delivery from the US.
Four fun colours — Charcoal (with a reflective black toe lace), Royal Blue (with a reflective blue toe lace), Lime Green, and Pink.
Exclusive FeelTrue® rubber outsoles, the only sole material made specifically for barefoot sandals. 5.5mm thick for great ground feel with the protection you want.
Elegant contour to hold your foot, but without unnecessary support.
Pre-laced — just slide in your foot and go
Patent-pending tension adjustment system — find the perfect fit in seconds, and then you can slide your Xeros on and off in a flash.
Super soft toe post — since the huaraches-inspired lacing goes around your entire foot, you don’t feel the toe post the way you do in a flip flop or other thong sandal
Super STRONG toe post — won’t pull through the sole like flip flops do
Heel cup — keeps your heel in place, helps keep out debris, and adds a splash of color
Silicone Achilles strap — makes the lacing feel “not there”
Elevated ankle holes — the lace never touches the ground, and so it won’t abrade
Xero Shoes Expand Their Product Range with the Sensori Venture
Xero Shoes have sold over 46,000 huarache-style sandals since 2009. They are worn throughout the world by people running, walking, trekking… even skydiving, rafting, travelling… You name it – Xero Shoes have done it! And now Xero Shoes are releasing a brand-new style to their armoury – and one that I am certain will be their best-seller over the coming year.
The Gap In The Market
Now most of us that own a pair of Xero Shoes (or Invisible Shoes as they were originally known) can often experience a bit of ‘slacking’. And by that, I mean where you struggle to keep the laces taut to your foot. Your foot can often feel unsecured, and you lose confidence in their ability to stay on your feet when you run.
Others find the whole ‘making-my-own-sandals’ thing quite daunting. And you have every right to be. I would hate to splash £20+ on a pair of DIY ‘shoes’ only to put the hole in the wrong place! That would be a nightmare.
That’s where the Sensori Venture fits in to the market.
Introducing The Sensori Venture
The Sensori Venture
The Sensori Venture is the ready-to-wear, barefoot huarache-style sandal. Here are the key features:
Promotes natural movement
Secure to your foot
Costs almost half of a pair of Luna Sandals (also in stock at Feetus.co.uk)
FeelTrue rubber sole
Elegant contour of the sole
Great grip on top, keeping your foot in place
Dual chevron tread for great grip on every surface
5.5mm thick sole providing great ground feel (proprioception)
Heel cup for stability and prevent
Double lacing system (with patent-pending fastening)
Silicone heel strap
5,000 mile warranty
Don’t just take our word for it… Here’s Steven Sashen from Xero Shoes:
Stay tuned to keep up to date on when these will be on stock at your favourite barefoot running specialists Feetus.co.uk:
If you’re an early-riser like me, you’ll have noticed that the sun has been a little slower coming up over the horizon. I have found my running circuit through the woods much harder to navigate, and that my morning bike rides require me to mount a rear light for visibility.
If, on the other hand, you do most of your outdoor fitness on the evening – you may have felt the warmth of the sun slowly fizzling out earlier than it had done the week before, or that you cast longer shadows on your way home from your run.
The Significance of the Sun
The sun, for many, acts as their ticket to outdoor exercise. Many don’t like to run in the dark. Others only get out while its warm. If you’re in that bracket – you had better start making the most of the last of the long summer days.
How Are You Going To Make The Most Of It?
Today, 21 August 2013 in Redcar (on the North East coast of England) we’re going to benefit from 14 hours and 34 minutes of daylight. This time next month, we’ll have just 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight. That means, over the course of this next month we are going to ‘lose’ 2-and-a-quarter hours of daylight!
Today in London you will have 14 hours 14 minutes of daylight. Next month, you will lose almost 2 hours of daylight, giving you just 12 hours 16 minutes.
It’s Not All Doom And Gloom
The shortening of the days does bring huge benefits to us outdoor-loving folk. We will start seeing nuts and berries really flourishing, and with each day you’ll notice more of the bushes bearing ripe fruit. How about that for free ‘fuel’ while you’re out running? …Just grab a couple of blackberries as you pass by!!
Choosing The Right Shoes
The warmth that summer brings allows us to wear less – And that applies to footwear too. Get out and give barefoot running a whirl. Just slip your shoes off for a mile and see how it feels – You’ll surprise yourself at how much you will enjoy it!
Or perhaps you want to run a little further and need a bit of protection underfoot? That’s where we come in. Here are my top three shoes for the closing summer months:
Brand-new from Vibram FiveFingers; the men’s EL-X offers incredible ‘barefoot’ feel, having such a minimal sole. The upper fabric is so light and breathable, it makes running in the warmth an absolute pleasure. The flexibility of the sole also means it is the perfect choice for alternative activities such as slick-lining, climbing, and parkour.
Ha! Self-Promotion or what?!?
While the EL-X is a male-specific style, ladies need not feel left out. They too have some brand-new styles to try out: The Alitza and the Entrada. They feature the same sole as the EL-X, except the upper is exposed giving you maximum breathability whilst exercising. The Entrada‘s style is perfect for yoga, pilates, hitting the gym, and running.
Barefoot running – except – you pop a sole under your foot with some lacing. Sounds simple, right? …That’s because it is. You simply measure your foot, order your size, and customise your very own huarache-style sandal. Perfect for running. A great substitute for summer sandals that come in colours: black, brown, red, blue, and green.
Do you like to run off-road, on trails, through woodland, across hills through luscious countryside? Me too. That’s why I keep harping on about how brilliant the Trek Sport Sandal is. I’ve always like the original Trek Sport , but the Sandal version is much more fun, more breathable, and looks better too. The ‘Sandal‘ title might be a bit misleading; this ‘shoe’ features slits in the side and a wicked colour scheme in black and yellow! The Trek sole provides barefoot feel, but features enough tread to cope with the demands of running your favourite trails. This style is my favourite to date – and these beauties are available for both men and women. Result!
The Trek Sport Sandal – Perfect for trekking!
Freebies
…And don’t forget – All orders over £50 come with FREE DELIVERY and a FREE FEETUS BUFF!
Create Your Xero Shoes With The Help of Veggie Runners
Feetus.co.uk recently kitted-out Jayne and Bibi with some Xero Shoes huarache sandals.
Armed with their brand-new running sandals DIY kit, they set to work making their own, customising them for the perfect fit, lacing them up in their own individual way, and made a short video to educate the rest of us on how to do it. For first-timers, they made it look so easy!! Take a look here:
Xero Shoes: Recommended
It seems they really like their Xero Shoes – and highly recommend them for beach use, swimming, and as a summer lifestyle sandal. Fully customisable, comfortable, and extremely practical; Xero Shoes are perhaps the handiest pair of ‘barefoot shoes’ you could possibly own!
Colourful
They look awesome too, and come in black, mocha brown, Colorado sky blue, hot salmon pink, and electric mint green. You can also choose from loads of different-coloured laces, from standard colours to reflective ones – and then tie them in your own unique way. You can even choose whether you want a 4mm sole (Connect) or a 6mm sole (Contact) made from Xero Shoes’ patented FeelTrue rubber.
Thanks
Massive thanks to Veggie Runners and to Zsolt from MothershipUK for making such a fabulous video. If you’d like to see more of their work, here are links to their websites:
We’ve got another silly competition where you guess HOW MANY items are in the box. This time around, we have two big boxes stuffed full of Xero Shoes.
All you have to do is submit a comment below this post, telling us how many pairs of these brilliant barefoot huarache sandals you think are in the boxes?
Surely there can’t be many… Or can there?
You have until 6pm Friday (21/06/13) to cast your vote.
The winner (whoever guesses correct, or closest to the correct number) will win a £20 to spend at www.Feetus.co.uk
Would you like to win a pair of SKORA Base running shoes?
How about a pair of Xero Shoes huarache-style running sandals?
We’re giving away a pair of each once our Facebook page hits 250 Page Likes!
We had originally stated we’d hold on until we got to 350 Page Likes – but rather than test your patience, we thought we’d strip it down to just 250 Page Likes, to give all you barefoot and minimalist runners a better chance of winning!
And to push the boat out a little further, if we hit 250 Page Likes before the end of March, you will also have the chance to win one of three Torq goodie bags (worth £12.50 each!).
Why not head over to our Facebook page now, Like our page, and Share it with your running buddies?
If you love the best barefoot and minimalist running shoes on the market – You will love Feetus.co.uk.
To celebrate the launch of our new online store http://www.feetus.co.uk we are giving YOU 25% off EVERYTHING (including: Vibram FiveFingers, VivoBarefoot, Merrell, Inov-8, New Balance, Xero Shoes, and much, much more!)
YOU HAVE UNTIL THE END OF FEBRUARY TO CLAIM YOUR 25% OFF Visit us at: www.facebook.com/feetusonline for future offers
This offer ends midnight 28-February-2013 and is open to everyone in the UK and EU
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