Z-Trail EV - Trail Hiking, Running, and Recovery Sandal

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Expert “The best lightweight walking sandal. Comfortable and lightweight, these sandals allow your feet to move naturally, and they’re super packable.” – BBC Countryfile

Z-Trail EV - Trail Hiking, Running, and Recovery Sandal

Q: How do I care for the Z-Trails?

You can wash them with soap and water. One thing to be careful of: Do not leave your Z-Trail in a hot car or exposed to extreme heat and sunlight (i.e. the back window or dashboard of a car is the WORST). The TrailFoam™ layer will deform if you do this, and this is not covered by our warranty .

£56.00 – £80.00

“They look awesome, fit great and are so comfortable! Overall happy with my purchase.” – Briseida L.

Soft, tubular quick-dry nylon webbing
Comfort, protection, and trail-ready traction
11mm FeelLite™ sole

Z-Trail EV - Women £56.00 – £80.00

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Product Description

Why you’ll love Z-Trail EV.

Is it the best barefoot hiking sandal? We think so!

The Z-Trail EV offers the perfect combination of lightweight protection, natural flexibility, durability, versatility, style and affordability.

I have been wearing my Z-Trails now for a few weeks and am loving them! In fact, I hesitate to put anything else on my feet now.
Suzy W. USA, Verified Z-Trail EV Womens Customer

Lightweight protection that feels just right.

The Z-Trail EV features an updated 11mm FeelLite™ sole with a middle layer of TrailFoam™ and an updated dual chevron lug pattern that offers the best combination of comfort, protection, and trail-ready traction while still allowing you to bend, move, flex, and feel the terrain beneath your feet.

At just 119 grams each for a women’s size 5.5, the Z-Trail EV remains just as lightweight and packable as the original best-selling Z-Trail.

Made from earth & vegan-friendly materials.

The Z-Trail EV eliminates 70% of the unnecessary materials used in modern sports sandals – and because its soft, tubular quick-dry webbing is made from nylon sourced from recycled water bottles, it’s even better for the planet than before!

Z-Trail EV for everything you do.

Made to Last.

Like all Xero Shoes, the outlast typical sandals has a 5,000 mile sole warranty to outlast typical running shoes. The new Z-Trail EV is ultra-capable yet stylish enough to accompany just about any look, so you can take anywhere from the trail to the boardwalk and everywhere in between.

Why "Z-Trail EV"?

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-Trail EV. Life-changing comfort and superior performance come from letting your feet do what’s natural – bend, move, flex and feel.

Live Life Feet First

All Xero Shoes feature a non-elevated “zero drop” heel for proper posture, 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 the full 360 on the Z-Trail EV.

See the Z-Trail EV in zoomable, rotatable 3D.

Sizing

Women’s Sizing Tips

We recommend ordering your usual size

Based on statistics from the thousands of pairs of shoes sold across the world, we recommend ordering your usual size.

Free Exchanges!

Figuring out sizing is never easy. That’s why we also have 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 UK orders.

Size Conversion

For Women looking to buy the Men’s version because it is wider – the conversion rate is 1 times, e.g. a Women’s 8 is a Men’s 7.

UK Sizes	EU Sizes	US Sizes
3.5	35.5	5
4.5	36.5	6
5.5	37.5	7
6.5	38.5	8
7.5	39.5	9
8.5	40.5	10
9.5	41.5	11
10.5	42.5	12

Caring for your Xero Shoes

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

FAQs

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What can I do in the Z-Trail?

Practically anything. Take a walk on the beach, a hike in the woods, hang out with friends, stroll around the campsite, approach a climb, paddle a canoe or a raft, do yoga or Crossfit, run a marathon…

I’m not sure that Z-Trail, or any sandal for that matter, is right for lateral motion sports, like tennis or basketball.

So, use your common sense and HAVE FUN!

How do I get the right size for my Z-Trail?

Use the templates that are linked on the fit page (scroll down to find the different sandal templates by size and style).

NOTE: Please measure your foot and/or use the templates. Sandal size is very often different from shoe size.

Also, if you have the Z-Trek, you may need a different size in the Z-Trail. The Z-Trek is a TINY bit longer than the Z-Trail, so if your toes come close to the edge in your Z-Treks, you may want to up one size for the Z-Trail.

What’s the difference between the Men’s and Women’s Z-Trail?

The women’s Z-Trail is a bit narrower, and the webbing is 4mm thinner.

So if you have a narrow foot, whether you’re a man or woman, you may want to check the “women’s” sizing templates and see how those work for you. Similarly, if you have a wider foot, regardless of your gender, check out the “men’s” templates.

How do I adjust the fit in Z-Trails?

Simple. First, slide the webbing through the slots on the outside of the sole to get the tension you like across your toes.
Note: A lot of our customers report that they like the toe strap looser than they thought they would. Experiment and see what you like best.

Next, just pull the end of the webbing — our proprietary tensioner will hold everything in place. If something feels too tight, just flip the top of the tensioner up, and the webbing will easily loosen.

Finally, experiment with the tension of the heel strap. If you make it tighter, it’ll move your foot forward a bit. Make it looser and it’ll let your foot slide back.

Once you find the right tension, you have the choice to get in and out of your Z-Trail by either un-doing the heel strap or loosening the top webbing. Personally, I leave the heel strap in place and use the top webbing to get in and out.

How do I care for the Z-Trails?

You can wash them with soap and water.

One thing to be careful of: Do not leave your Z-Trail in a hot car or exposed to extreme heat and sunlight (i.e. the back window or dashboard of a car is the WORST). The TrailFoam™ layer will deform if you do this, and this is not covered by our warranty.

Policies

How do I send a gift certificate?

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.

What’s your return policy?

Please go to Xero Shoes Return Policy page to learn about our 45-day return policy.

Customer Reviews

4.6 Based on 623 Reviews

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Customer Photos

Z-Trail EV - Women - Customer Photo From Mary Haber

Z-Trail EV - Women - Customer Photo From Deb Clark

Z-Trail EV - Women - Customer Photo From Kes A

Z-Trail EV - Women - Customer Photo From Alissa Lavender

Z-Trail EV - Women - Customer Photo From Lori Stephens

Z-Trail EV - Women - Customer Photo From Kj Hammond

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12/09/2024

Julia M.

Barefoot sandals

So far so good. Wearing them in the house for a few weeks before going to La Gomera ,where they will be worn every day for six weeks. They are extremely kind to my Achilles tendonopathy.

09/19/2024

Clio B.

I love these shoes

These are super comfort and the straps adjust for a perfect fit I had to persevere in order to get them as the comparativr UK/EU sizing is wrong and in second guessing which I should order I plumped for the wrong one Return and reorder was quick and simple though

08/21/2024

Sharon C.

Surprisingly Comfy

I wasn't really sure about these shoes but wanted a pair I could wear everyday and run trails in them too. They are a great everyday shoe, good for running on grass too. Tried running on tarmac but that was a bit tough on my feet. Took a little while to get the straps right but they really feel like I'm barefoot now, with the right amount of protection.

08/15/2024

Second

Second pair, still great

This is the second pair of Z Trail EV, the first was bought in 2018 and travelled across several European countries, including an ascent of Mt Zas on Naxos. I destroyed the first pair almost completely over the years, the sole has fallen to pieces and there is a clear imprint of my toes up front, and now I am back for a new beloved pair which will see me through another good few years of adventures and exploring.

06/20/2024

Christina T.

Faulty product

I was very disappointed to receive a faulty product especially so as the sandals seemed perfect for me. Although I was eventually refunded my money I was unable to just exchange for a functioning pair. I tried to reorder but discovered I am no longer able to use the introductory discount I had been offered originally. I sadly have not had a great experience with this company.