Xero Shoes Men's Genesis Barefoot Sandals

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.

I've had these 6 months, used them almost daily (yes even in December, this is Florida). They're holding up nicely, although I don't run races in them, so not sure how they would take that kind of beating. But you can comfortably run in them, that's for sure. They're very minimal, which is exactly what I wanted. Just enough to keep my feet from getting cut or bruised or punctured while walking/running. Super comfortable. Super flexy. Super light. They do take some getting used to, and adjusting them to the ideal fit… I'm not gonna lie, that's a tiny bit finicky. I normally wear a size 11 or 11-1/2. This time I got an 11, and they work, but they're just a little bit smaller than I would like. Next time I'll get a size 12 and trim them down. And there will be a next time. I will purchase these again, unless I just use the pattern (which you can download from their site, last I checked) to make my own. But make them or buy them, this will not be my last pair. They're great. One last point: fellas, if you're insecure… well, some people do assume these are lady's sandals. You might want to opt for something more reassuring. If you DGAF, cool. These are great sandals.

Shoes are awesome I love them and wear them whenever I can. They’re great for the river or lake/ocean where there’s pebbles and shells, you can still feel the ground but it doesn’t hurt. The only complaint is when walking through water it’s very easy for the toe or heel to just bend under your foot and is slightly annoying and if you move too fast they can slide around, but walking and light jogging on land is super comfortable and feels almost bare foot

I like the comfort and adjustability of the sandal. It took me a while but I was able to dial in a great fit for me. I took them to some backpacking trips as they are very light weight. This is a great affordable barefoot sandal for everyone, including those who are just getting into barefoot shoes/sandals.

I decided to try these after my umpteenth pair of flips flops broke after getting wet. I’ve been getting into minimalist, zero-drop footwear, and i have a few pairs of xero shoes which I like a lot, so I decided to try these. While the sandals are comfortable for how thin they are, and while I had high hopes for them, the build quality leaves much to be desired. As you can see from my picture, the tightening tab broke at an very inopportune moment. I was climbing some granite boulders and wanted to tighten the straps… I got to the last strap and as I pulled on the tab, it broke free and my hand, with all that tension in tow, went scraping across the 5-grit granite boulder and gashed through my epidermis. I feel that since these sandals are made up of like four parts, we could expect those parts to be high quality. Unfortunately that is not the case. I’ve only had them for a few weeks and 25% of the components have been found shoddy. Moreover, the way they broke left me with an injury… at least when my flip flops break, my foot harmlessly comes out of them. I can’t recommend these. The fact that they already partially broke calls into question the rest of the build quality.

Best shoe ever. Good for water and outdoor activities.

Wore these now for a few days and absolutely love them. I’m a big Teva fan but thee have converted me. The slim and minimalist profile is really functional and amazing. And on top of it in the dark at the hotel I slipped my feet in and had no idea they can be comfortable flip flops as well. I’m sure others figured it out but I was totally ignorant and it was by accident. This takes it to the next level now I can use them as quick slip ones in the hotel or airport going through security! Big fan now!

素足で走るの快感になります。

I must admit that this is a sandal which I enjoyed wearing for running , trekking and walking daily. It is lasting, fitting and ease to wear. Thank you Xero for sure wonderful product.

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

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