XERO GENESIS / the best budget barefoot huarache sandals
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- these are the best barefoot huarache sandals for hiking and trail running on a munimalist budget. (:
-andrew
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Thats cool timing. Im wearing the diy kit 4mm version they sell right now, and I only made them a couple weeks ago, just enough for a decent impression to form. Ive also owned a genesis pair that I accidentally messed up trying to give the diy treatment to. Overall they are relatively similar, but there's more than enough difference in how they wear I like my diy pair quite well so far, (especially the sole thickess) but the nylon laces definitely arent as nice feeling or adjustable as the paracord setup on the genesis. Im gonna buy some paracord and turn these into something in between, stretchy but still not super adjustable.
My overall impression is that most folks are gonna prefer the genesis for the comfort and adjustability with what is still a pretty thin sole.
One big caveat is that these, like all the other xero shoes Ive tried, are still pretty narrow in the toebox if you have very wide feet like me. In that case, no matter what option you go with, I'd recommend sizing up and then trimming some off the ends if you're getting toe flop. Its pretty easy to do if you don't get overeager like me and only trim a bit at a time.
Good to know, and a bit of a bummer that the DIY kit uses different cords, since I like the Genesis ones so much. Guess you need to DIY the DIY, ha! (:
Agreed. I tried the Prios. Too narrow for my size 15s. Lems Primal Zens are a bit wider but much thicker soles. With the Genesis, my feet actually hang off the footbed, a bit, but they are super comfortable.
Just got my pair of genesis yesterday. Took my dogs on a trail for a walk and it was superb
Nice!! Both you and the dogs are zero-drop now. (:
😎 I love my many pairs of Genesis sandals also. I wish the laces came in more colors like they used to. I get so many people that notice them and ask where I got them. They are very durable and will last for years.
Get a spray bottle of Awesome cleaner at the Dollar Store and a scrubbing brush. This is how I clean the bottoms, and it works great. Rinse with water and air dry.
I wish Xero Shoes made another option sandal that were earth grounded. Having an electrical earth ground connection is a great feeling. 👣 👍
🔹️Have a great spring season.
Great tip for cleaning! Yea, more colors would be cool, like the DIY kit. You could probably punch holes and run some copper wire underneath for a bit of grounding, I suppose.
hi. I just came back from a easy walk with the genesis and i was so happy, to get out of them! don't the straps cut into your flesh of the feet? i didn't find any solution so that they stay attached to the feet without hurting somewhere, also , when they are not tight enough the toes move towards the end, and then the round button underneath starts being very unconfortable.... :-(.....any suggestions? I really have tried more than an hour to ajust them.....
@melissaglueckskind Mine are so comfortable I hardly know they're on. Maybe you need more time to transition into barefoot / minimalist shoes and sandals. It takes time to adjust to the way we were intended to walk. If you are used to conventional shoes, it takes time for your feet and leg muscles to build up.
Try walking completely barefoot inside your home as much as possible. It will strengthen your feet. The Genesis sandals are my favorite next to totally nothing. I'm wearing a pair today painting the outside of a house. 😎 👣
@@rubencohen2936 thank you ruben. I am only using minimal shoes for more then a year and in this other shoes i have, i dont have this kind of problem with hurting skin/bones....i just don't seem to find the right position of the straps ;-(....
I’m wearing my Xero Genesis rt now while watching this video and can confirm that they feel great. I never could get adjusted to 🩴.
These are great and so comfortable for daily walks and here in the Florida panhandle, I can walk outside even in November! I will eventually go with Merrell Wrapt WP when they deliver this week. Until then, I’ll continue wearing these awesome huraraches. Get a pair!
Yea, you wouldn't think something so minimal could be comfortable, but they feel just as great as premium sandals I've tried.
Xero Genesis, I have used them for 3 years on a daily basis. If you are a full time traveler and minimalist, they are great.
They really are! So light and easy to stow when needed.
Picked up the Genesis for ultralight backpacking, just to put on for water crossings and around camp. Good to see there are plenty of positive reviews.
Nice! Yea, I feel like that's the perfect use case, because they're so light and take up very little room. Happy trails!
@@AndrewFolts Well, I recently got back from 63 miles in the Sierra Nevadas, including Mount Whitney. The Xero Genesii got worn a couple times, didn't need them for water (plenty of rocks and trees for crossing) but did wear them at camp. Only downside I found was that since there's no sidewall, rocks and sand got under my feet and toes pretty easily, to compensate I found myself walking with more of an upright stomping motion than heel-toe. I also found them a bit difficult to adjust, never really got a perfect fit where my fee are both properly centered and the sandal feels balanced and snug. This may well be a function of my foot shape, and others will have better luck, and I'll continue to fiddle with the adjustments. Overall not sure they are worth what I paid for them, but perhaps they will grow on me and I'll find other use cases like strolling around at the beach. They are pretty light for how durable they seem, and they are so thin, they pack really easily.
@@silvermediastudio Yea, it's always going to be hard to get a perfect fit with minimal cord straps like that. I've been using the Toetem Alpha's ruclips.net/video/bU1cweEMjVA/видео.html nonstop this year, and they aren't as good for water as the Genesis, but everything else is killer, from the soft straps to the security, tough Vibram tread, and ease of taking them on/off. Def my all time favorites.
Great review! I wear Vivos but wore the Xero Alpines all winter up here in Canada. They broke on the back strap and they are replacing them for me no questions asked. Will consider the Xero sandal.
Yea, Xero's customer service is legendary. Glad you like your Alpines!
@Andrew Folts yep definitely the warmest barefoot boot out there. My vivos were way too cold even with the thermal insole. But yea I see your point on wanting to have the least amount of cushioning possible. I love my Xeros but when I go for a hike or I'm helping my kids at the motocross track, the Vivos have incredible sensory feedback to the dirt. But I guess the sandal from Xero that you reviewed has a thinner sole.
You should definitely try out the EarthRunner Sandals and see what you think of them!!
Unfortunately, their thinnest one is 8mm, which is twice as thick as I'd like, so they're not really in my wheelhouse.
Amazing video as always 😎
Huarache style sandals are amazing. I wanted to buy this exact model but sadly Xero Shoes doesn't ship to Mexico.
There's a brand called "La Mexa barefoot sandals" and they make great huaraches.
Oh cool, they look great with the thin sole and wide toebox! I'll mention them to anyone looking for MX shipping. Do the leather straps rub? I had a DIY leather huarache once and it left a scar on my foot, but could have been because the straps were too narrow.
@@AndrewFolts Great! I like that they're made with leather and recycled plane tires.
The leather straps do rub the feet but not as much as you'd think. In any case, you can easily replace them with nylon laces or shoe laces and they won't rub. That's actually how I use my huaraches and, if you lace them correctly, they won't hurt a bit.
I really like them but have struggled running in them a bit because they "flap" a bit at the front. I think I need to move the laces around a bit and actually need to shorten them. I love walking in them though!
Yea, could be they need to be laced a bit more snug. Also, you could try shortening your stride, so that your foot comes down at a very low ankle, which would prevent slapping.
Thank u so much for this video! I finally ordered a pair of Xero shoes (not sandals) because the HFS is on sale right now... 50% off 🤩 If I like them, then I'mma order the Genesis (Genesises? Genesi? 😄)
Ha, you're welcome. The HFS deal is crazy, it's such a good shoe. The Genesiseseseseseseseses are pretty cheap to begin with too, so they're kinda always "on sale," ha. Enjoy!
@@AndrewFolts 😄🤗
Also recommend the Shamma Cruzers. Similar price and features but made in the USA by a small business!
I'd love to give these a try once my Warriors fall apart.
Yea, I tried the Warrior's, but unfortunately got them two small twice in a row, so I couldn't exchange a third time. The power straps were great for running, so I'll have to get a larger size some day to test them fully.
I just ordered another pair of the Xero Z Trek because I absolutely love them! Now I know I also need a pair of the Xero Genesis. Did you order these in the same size as your Z Trek?
I did order the same size, but I should have ordered a half size longer, because your foot slides forward a bit more with the stretchier straps. Still work fine, just look a bit funny with my toes near the end, ha!
Hey I suggest reviewing the Ahinsa Chitra it looks great for hiking
You read my mind, I was just thinking that! Literally sent Ahinsa a request yesterday, ha.
@@AndrewFolts lol i hope it’s good
Xero shoes should finally make something wider in toebox...
Try the DIY sandal, maybe. You can literally cut out the exact shape and put the holes/laces whereever you want: bit.ly/3LE0l9N
hi great video.i just received my xero genesis sandals,i already run over 30 mon with my xero hfs and i was wondering if there is need to make a transition with the sandals or if i can run directly over 30 mins with.thank you
Sweet! Shouldn't be any problem, but just listen to your body. If you get achy or your form breaks down, just turn around or walk and wait a day or two to increase milage.
@@AndrewFolts Thank you for your answer
Bought some Z Treks a few days ago but these look cool too!
Yea, they're both great. Z-Trek's a little tougher for hiking, and the Genesis is a little lighter for running.
The thinnest huaraches, I think are the Sole Runner Neso, 2.5 mm thick.
Yea, I wanted to try it, but Sole Runner never responded to any of my emails, unfortunately.
Thnk you. Great information.
No prob. Appreciate you dropping by, Skye! (:
Hi. I want to try sandals this summer. Which do you recommend for casual/walking? I want as minimal as possible but also easy to get on without lots of adjustment. Thanks
My personal fav's are the Monk Ruivo. They're 5mm with a soft leather footbed and buckle, so you can take them on/off without any adjustment: ruclips.net/video/X6jUWUGaI1U/видео.html
Can I use DIY sandals for hiking Kilimanjaro? :) They are light to carry and wear. But I am not sure of the trek path and if I can use them. Maybe at least for part of the trek ?
Part of the trek, yea. They're fine for dirt and gravel and stable boulders, just not large sharp rocks or shifting terrain where your toes might get crunched.
Any suggestion on the easiest sandals to put on or take off while running? I like to run barefoot. I have a marathon in October and I’m thinking about running it bf, but I want a fall back option on problematic stretches.
Maybe the Monk Ruivo's. They've got a side buckle that works great: ruclips.net/video/X6jUWUGaI1U/видео.html
For a first sandal, would you recommend the genesis or the z-trek? I’m stuck between the two. I would wear them for everything: walks, hikes, runs, casual, etc.
For running, go with the Genesis. At 6mm the Z-Trek's are a bit too thick, especially on roads.
Hi! I’ve been wondering if you could give me an opinion on what would you recommend for me. I’ve been barefoot and minimalist shoes for almost a year and have been looking for a Birkenstock replacement. I got on a sale the aqua clouds from Xero shoes but not good for socks in winter and the toe thong is not my favorite. Then one day the z-treks came in sale and got them. The do fit quite nice and are good for winter and summer but not as free as the clouds. The z-treks are more comfortable barefoot. The toe thong is not the best but I love the freedom of my foot in the clouds. The z-trek is so versatile and comfortable but I feel a little trapped and they do feel hotter in warmer days. I’m so torn on what to use. Can you guide me here in n your experience since you’ve been using both types and what do you prefer now? I don’t do sports. This is house, street, playground, pool, store kinda stuff. My Birkenstock was the only shoe I would wear for almost all year. Thank you. 🙏
Hey Andrew, there's actually a brand called Tarasoles that makes barefoot Birkenstock style sandals. www.tarasoles.com/shop Haven't tried them yet, but they look amazing.
@@AndrewFolts thank a so much. But I shouldn’t go buying more sandals. lol. Between the two that i have. What would be your pick? For every day use?
@@AndrewReitze The Z-Trek was my favorite everyday sandal for years, did everything in those!
Which sandals will you recommend for urban road running/walking? Seldom get to hike here in singapore :)
Xero Genesis. ruclips.net/video/Q5oERJNra8Y/видео.html. At 5.5mm it's one of the thinnest sandals I know of, which is want you want for roads. More flexibility = softer landing = no pain. (:
hi Andrew. Yes i have a question. It seems that i don'f find any ajustments, so that the genesis doesn't hurt my feets....
how did you do it, that you don't move foward with the foot and then start to feel the button underneath the sole, or slip too much to the left of the shoe, so that again, the 2nd toe gets irritated by the button, and if you agust the straps a bit tighter, my flesh is turning red, and the foot starts really hurting because the strap is too tight?? Thanks for your help!
I tend to wear my Genesis pretty loose, which is why I don't do extreme hills, etc, with them. If I drift too far inward I just give my foot a shake to readjust mid-stride.
Hey man, so I have been looking around for this and I can't find the answer anywhere. My feet are giga wide, and I see the genesis do not come in wide... Damn. But perhaps they will fit? The widest my foot is is 5.5 inches across. lol If you could help me out it would be great because I really want to get into minimalist running and I am at a loss.
Hey there, your best bet for extra-wide sandals would be Toetem bit.ly/3WOzxre, which are extra-wide, or Deliberate Life Designs, which are custom-made to your foot shape ruclips.net/video/-YfIifl0LEs/видео.html.
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Ha, what, by going grayscale or something?
You are talking about „the best“ huarache sandals but just tried one pair? 😮
Yea, kind of presumptuous, ha, but looking back in 2024 now I'd still say it's the best budget barefoot huarache sandal, despite trying lots of others.
Are the genesis good for lifting?
Yea, any thin barefoot sandal would be. Gives you a stable surface to push off of. If you're doing cross-training stuff like climbing and jumping, then a barefoot shoe might be better.
@@AndrewFolts thx Id like them for squats and deadlifts
@@staatsanwaltschaftemskirch4709 Yup, they'd do great for that.
@@AndrewFolts thank you. What’s your take on barefoot shoes vs sandals in general? My feet get really sweaty in bs
Genesis are unisex, so men and women are the same except different sizing
Are you sure? Because the women's ones I got are quite narrow, and men's Xero's are usually wide.
@@AndrewFolts that's what I read on their website yesterday, Genesis are the only unisex I guess
@@Moris000 They might mean unisex as in same style/colors, or maybe it does just run more narrow in general.
@@AndrewFolts identical, on size guide there is shift women size + 1.5 = men size, eg WM 39.5 is MEN 41 etc
Me when i splits my foot in half slipping in them while they're wet
Yea, for technical hills/terrain there are better options, ha. Don't want to turn your sandal into a deli slicer! (:
“Hu-rah-chei’……………….
It's impressive how fucking expensive these are LMAO
Sure, you get the raw materials cheaper. But first you have to find and order them, then you need the tools to route or cut out the sole and somehow mold up the heel posts, and finally measure and cut the straps, then figure out how to adjust them. $45 minus maybe $10 for materials and $10 for shipping is $25., which leaves $20 for labor. Minimum wage is $7.50. Could you do all that in less than four hours?
@@AndrewFoltswhat a thoughtful and thorough response. Salute.
$40-$50 isn’t expensive if you really think about it. I’d rather spend my money on these sandals and enjoy the experience and feeling it gives me than to spend that same kind of money on crappy built shoes that damage your feet in the long run and they’ll fall apart and stink inside within 1 year of use. These sandals can last 3-5+ years if used correctly!