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Z-trek - The Lightweight Packable Sport Sandal
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Z-trek - The Lightweight Packable Sport Sandal

From the trail to the city, on water and on land, set your feet free with Z-Trek

This shoe has been discontinued. Browse current models on the brand website or check third-party retailers for remaining stock.

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Specs and barefoot signals

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Barefoot signals

Zero dropWide toe boxFlexibleLightweight
Overview

About the Z-trek - The Lightweight Packable Sport Sandal

From the trail to the city, on water and on land, set your feet free with Z-Trek. Product Description “I went on a two week road trip and these were the only shoes I wore.”  – Andrew T. The comfort of a sport sandal upper, the lightweight, barely-there feel of a packable travel sandal. This combo lets the Z-Trek do it all. WHY WILL THE THE Z-TREK BE YOUR  FAVORITE ALL-PURPOSE SANDAL? COMFORT AND SECURITY.The Z-Trek is an upgrade to the popular original, now with smooth, tubular nylon straps made from rPET recycled materials. The fully adjustable strap system lets you fine tune your fit, giving you the security you love in Xero Shoes.The 6.0 mm FeelTrue® sole gives fantastic ground feel while still protecting you from the elements, while the dual direction chevron tread provides you confident grip. All that and they still only weigh 7.2 ounces each for a men’s 9.NATURAL FEELING. NATURAL STYLE.The Z-trek is stylish and available in multiple colors. They’ll confidently take you from jogging at the beach, to your favorite water-sport, to a stroll through town, all while enjoying the benefits of natural freedom. WE MAKE SANDALS SO COMFORTABLE, YOU'LL FORGET THEY'RE EVEN ON. If your feet don’t feel as good at the end of the day as they did in the beginning, you haven’t tried the Z-Trek.Life-changing comfort and superior performance come from letting your feet do what’s natural – bend, move, flex and feel.All Xero Shoes feature a wider, foot-shaped toe box that lets your toes spread and relax, a non-elevated “zero drop” heel for proper posture, a low-to-the-ground design for perfect balance and agility, and a flexible sole that gives you “just right” protection so you can bend, move, flex, and safely Feel the World® in total comfort. Get your Z-Trek - Men now and Live Life Feet First!

Fit

Sizing and fit

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Z-Trek SIZE GUIDE It’s easy to find the right Xero Sandal size for you

Golden Toe note

Why it earned a Golden Toe note

I love these shoes. Great for backpacking and bike packing… and honestly I wear them around town too!

Community feedback

Tightening ankle strap and loosening toe strap for comfort, sizing could be an issue, Z-Trek toe box not wide enough for natural toe-splaying for really wide feet, Z-Trail loved by some users, Xeros not super wide but some wide versions available, Xero customer service is good, Z-Trail preferred over Z-Trek, Xero Genesis preferred for everyday wear.
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