Xero ShoesBarefoot Women's Sandals | Genesis Hiking, Water, Barefoot Sandals for Women | Zero Drop, Wide Toe Box, Minimalist

First off, these are super comfortable and that's why I gave them 4 stars. I live in warm weather year round and cannot stand wearing shoes. I wear Altra running shoes because I like the wide footbed and light feel of the shoe. Lately my feet are screaming at the end of a walk because of how hot my feet get from wearing socks. I bought these for my daily walks thinking that if runners can use them on trails that they would certainly be great for walking a few miles a day. I hoped that the open design would be cooler than wearing running shoes and socks. I wore them in the house for a few days and around town for errands and loved them. I mean, LOVED them. They feel like wearing nothing at all. The paracord straps are soft and were my favorite part of the whole shoe. The fit is so easy to adjust to your foot. The paracord design is genius. The sole of the sandal is like a *thin* rubber tire. They are well designed but very, very thin. Walking over rocks or any bumpy surface is a little painful and if you hit a rock just right under the middle of your foot it is not the best feeling. I experienced a little pain in my heel and my lower back after wearing these the first day - the same pain I get from wearing cheap flip flops. I persevered and wanted these to work. By day two I felt great in them and was very hopeful about a long walk. The last time I wore sandals for an extended period of time - a Spenco model (pretty decent shoe) - I developed a burn on the bottom of my feet where dirt and sand got in and effectively worked like sandpaper wearing off a thin layer of my skin. I didn't want a repeat of that. I completed a 3 mile walk with no issues for 1.5 miles. Surprisingly there was no dirt or sand that got in, only a small rock that I kicked back out. I noticed that I felt a burning hot sensation on my one heel and the ball of the foot and checked the bottoms of my feet halfway through to make sure there was no wear. Everything looked good but felt bad. By mile 2 I knew I was killing the soles of my feet and when I got home I had gigantic, painful blisters on my heels and the ball of my left foot. The inside of the sandal is textured but not uncomfortable and I assume that the way I walk caused friction that created the blisters. I really wanted to love these but I couldn't use them for walking several miles a day, which is what I wanted them for. I can't imagine how anyone runs in these on trails or the road! Maybe I'll try again in the future once the trauma from my blistered feet wears off. Returned them.**Update. The blisters I got on the bottom of my feet from these were gigantic and really painful. It took a few days to heal from them and I was hobbling around until the blister swelling reduced. It sucked. I returned the sandals in a fit of rage and ordered a bunch of other hiking sandals to try. A pair of Chacos, two pairs of Teva's. None of them worked for me. I own 2 different pairs of Spenco sandals - one with gel cushioning and one without. Both are sturdy and have good arch support but destroy my back after just a few hours of wearing them. Crappy Target flip flops do the same thing. Wearing no shoes at all feels magical and makes me desperate to recreate that feeling with some sort of sandal. After testing a bunch of sandals I ultimately bought these again and decided that I wouldn't use them for brisk walking. It's definitely my gait and walking style that causes friction in certain areas because my running shoes have wear patterns that match my blisters.These sandals work for me because the base of the shoe is just a thin piece of rubber. The Paracord is very soft and adjusts so easily. The strap across the heel is also very soft and not annoying. I wish that I could count on these for longer distances but I'll settle for using them as my every day flip flop replacement. No back pain and no heel pain after use. Obviously barefoot style shoes don't work for everyone but for my body they are the only thing that does.

I clean swimming pools daily and need shoes that can get wet but not be slippery I love these! Very comfortable! I did have to order a half size bigger though.

I wore these for a solid week. There was no pain in my feet. I wore a different pair of sandals for 2 days and my feet hurt badly for next few days. I'm wearing them to a outdoor concert and I know I won't have any pain.

I love these. This is my second pair. First pair lost to a puppy.

I like these!

Was really looking forward to trying these shoes but they did not work for me. Main problem is that my toes hang over the edge. Size is right, used the fit guide and printed out my size and they fit perfectly, but the tong that goes between my toes is up too far on the shoe and causes my foot to slide forward. I can’t stand my toes over the end of the sandal like that.

This review would be a 4.5 if it could be. Like all products, it's not perfect, but I think for me it's better to err up to 5 than down to a 4.I've now run 150 miles in these sandals.Here's what I love:1. Determining size. I could print off a paper from the Xero Shoes website with the sizes and make sure I bought the correct size.2. Width. I struggle to find footwear wide enough for my feet.3. Light weight and flexible!4. Easy to clean. After trail running, I just hose them down! They dry in a few minutes in the sun.5. They aren't close-toed shoes. Hooray!6. Breathable! ;)What you should be aware of:1. When wet, like running through puddles, my foot sometimes slips in the sandals-even when the paracord is tight. I think that's to be expected.2. Adjusting the fit. Even though I watched the Xero Shoes video on getting the paracord to fit correctly, it took a lot of trial and error. I've found my happy place now, but it wasn't as quick and simple as I thought it would be.3. When I trail run, I get stuff in them occasionally. It's to be expected. I wouldn't recommend these for scree fields.In summary, I love these, but they aren't magic. When my current pair wear out...I will buy them again.

These are a size 9...I've been doing barefoot/minimalist since 04/01/21; I know like it was a big joke but this is my first minimalist sandal so have to tread carefully...My feet have expanded since as you can visibly see..my toes are near the edge and that's the way it should be.They fit quite nice but as others have stated, I don't know how long they'll last...it's not so much a design flaw as they're built to do exactly what they say...perhaps some sort of reinforcement near the toe strap underneath the sole so it doesn't snap.Here's hoping it'll last 500 miles cuz I would walk 500 miles And I would walk 500 more - if I could :-)

Maybe I’m just not used to barefoot sandals. But these were sent back, bc my foot slid right through. And my toes were hitting the hot ground.I adjusted and wanted to like them. But it’s a No for me.

I enjoy minimal shoes. Next time ill get a sandal that is less complicated. These cause calluses to form because i cant get them adjusted properly. Even after watching videos. I wanted to use them for long walks but will get a different style for that. These are comfortable for anything else i do that is casual and for riding my bike. So far just not long walks/hikes. I have minimal shoes i will use for that for now they are just hot in the summer. I may return these for a different style

I loved these shoes when I first got them. It took a bit of time to figure out how to get them adjusted properly, but once I did I wore them absolutely anywhere I could excuse looking like a beach bum. Fast forward about 6 weeks and the toe of one of the sandals caught ever so slightly on a stair as I was walking up -- not even enough to make me trip. The rubber grommet that holds the cord in place snapped off, and I found myself on day one of a weekend beach retreat without sandals. I ended up using paracord to "repair" them, but they're just not the same anymore.Overall, these are nice shoes when they function, but it seems I'm not alone in saying that they likely won't for long.

Perfect minimalist barefoot sandal. These are so comfortable I almost forgot to take them off the first day to shower! I had Tevas for the longest time but tore those up. To replace them I went with Xero Drop (instead of Earth Runners) because they were available on Amazon and needed them quickly. Very happy with them. If you enjoy being barefoot and getting your feet dirty, these are the sandals for you. The cord style is very comfy and sporty. They don’t get stinky after being in water. So far rocks aren’t a bother. They weigh virtually nothing so you could stick them in your purse for backup on a night out. If you need more of a sole then I’d recommend a pair of Bedrocks or Tevas!

My first pair of Xero shoes, and definitely not my last. These shoes exceeded my expectations. I put them on and my feet do happy dances. The fit is perfect, I wear a size 7 and a half and purchased a size 7. I wore these shoes all day, walking ( I don't run any more) and it was pure blissful freedom for my feet. Great on the treadmill and outside in the rough, rocks and uneven ground, and it was heavenly. One of the best investments I ever made, as I will be able to keep my fitness goals much easier with these shoes.

These are very minimalist and very similar to walking barefoot, probably as close to barefoot as you can get without actually being barefoot. You can really dial in the adjustments on the sandals but it takes time to get it right. They have great traction and seem very durable. I really like them but I can understand why some people wouldn’t. It’s a fantastic barefoot-type experience if that’s what you’re after.

Excellent to even work with them.