Xero ShoesMen's Genesis Sandal - Lightweight, Minimalistic, Travel-Friendly

I first bought these Genesis shoes back in 2020. They were very comfortable, but I could never get the strap around the back of the heals adjusted correctly so that they would stay in place. They kept sliding down off of the heal which leaves nothing to keep the shoes on your feet. I gave up and didn't wear them for a couple of years. In 2022, I found a video on the Xero shoes website on how to properly adjust the straps. I decided to give them another try. With a bit of trial and error, I was finally able to get the heal straps to stay in place.Once they were adjusted correctly, I found that they were the most comfortable shoe I'd ever worn. I wear them everywhere. The soles are thin, which is a big part of their appeal. They're extremely comfortable on flat or soft surfaces. Walking around a store, on pavement or in the dirt or grass is almost like being barefoot, only better. The pavement gets HOT where I live and these things do a great job of protecting my feet from the heat. Most of the time, I barely know they're on my feet. The thin soles aren't so great when walking on gravel, stone or other rough or jagged surfaces. If I know I'll be walking on those types of surfaces, I'll wear my Xero Z-Trek IIs which have a thicker sole and provide more protection.After about a year of wearing the Genesis' full time, the rubber tag on the back of both heals came unglued which allowed the thread holding the ends of the straps together to come apart. Sad, but they lived a productive life. For a while, I promoted the Z-Trek IIs to my full time shoe. They're good, comfortable shoes, in their own right, and I wouldn't want to be without them, but they can't compare to the barefoot feel of the Genesis. I wanted my Genesis back so I bought another pair. Armed with the knowledge this time of how to adjust the straps, I was able to get them adjusted for my feet in no time. My feet are happy again.I would like the shoes to last for more than a year, but if I need to spend $40-$50 a year on new pairs, I can live with that.

After getting the xero prios, I had to pick these up. I normally wear a 10 but got a 9 and they are the perfect size.After a few days of wearing these around the house, I thought I had them dialed in, so I went for a 5 mi walk. During the walk, I was able to get them to not hurt between my toes. (The reason I never wear sandals)Overall I really like the feeling of these, but be prepared to put in some quality time to get the strings right for your feet.

Qualität gut - ist ja bekannt. Lieferung sehr schnell. Würde ich wieder kaufen

I am a minimalist shoes person and next to barefoot - good ground feel with “some” protection.

I can’t explain it, but I just feel happier running in these sandals. Surprisingly much different and much better than the Vibram Five Fingers (which I’ve worn to for the last 6 years). These might be a jarring transition if you’re going straight from running shoes, but if you already enjoy ‘barefoot’ running in VFF then absolutely give these a shot.