XERO Shoes VS. LUNA Sandals?
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2022
- Who will win for best trail runner? Best budget? Most Versatile? Stick to the end to see the sandals in action in the linked video placard!
Products reviewed:
Luna Sandal Oso Winged Edition
Xero Sandals Z Trek
Xero Sandals Z Trail
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Nice video. I’ve been wearing Xero shoes forever, and theZ-Trail has been my go to sandal for running,and trail running for a few years. I started with the original Z-Trail, wore those out and am about to retire my second pair, which are the 2nd edition, with a sturdier strap. I’ve run up to 19 miles on technical, gnarly trails (Shawangunk Ridge Trail, Breakneck point, Bear Mountain areas in NYS.) and did 14 miles in a continual downpour which was rough. The tread isn’t as sturdy on wet rocks and mud as I’d like (but it’s more a speed issue. If I’m going slow and easy, they’re fine.). They have lasted about a year, they are still decent, but that little layer of foam has compressed, and bombing down the ski slopes at full speed now tenderizes my feet. The grey treads aren’t really durable. For some reason, they’re softer material than the black part of the tread and have worn out. And I do have to occasionally adjust them on long, hard runs, I usually like them a little loose, but have to tighten them on the downhills.. They’re still ok for shorter, or slower runs, and I do also wear them for road running, which tears apart the treads. While I have not tried the Z-trek sandals, I do have a pair of Jessie sandals what I wear for everyday out and about. They are similar depth sole as the Z-trek, and I have done track workouts in them. Talk about instant feedback on bad form! But as I’m training for ultras, on the same technical ankle-breakers, I have purchased a pair of Luna Middle Bear sandals and will see how badly the strap between the toes bothers me. Again, thanks for the comparisons.
This is an awesome comment!!! I sound exactly the same.
I’ve only had the Z Trails a few weeks but have used them a lot in pavement and hard surfaces and the foam tread has taken a real battering, I’m really disappointed so just going to use them for trail now.
And again, just like you, I’m going to get some Lunas to tackle ultramarathons in as I just need/want that extra cushioning under my feet.
Thank you for the review. I'm still trying to decide which sandal to buy. I'll probably go with the Xero. ❤
I’m very pleased with them to this day. The Luna’s are very well made but a bit too clunky for me and I hate the toe saw! Lol
That's so funny. Toe saw. Never quite thought of it like that. I have a Xero boot. I love them. Still can't decide between the z and the aqua sandal.
This was a good review you did of the 3 sandals. The luna sandals look awesome on your feet 🦶 but I understand your reasons why you got what you got. I am a huge huge barefooted 👣 person. I am Either barefooted 👣 or wearing flip flops 🩴 or sandals. My foot outgrow shoes , socks , & boots when I was 18 years old & Flip flops 🩴 & some sandals are all I can wear. I have a pair of bedrock sandals that I wear the most because my toes are wider than the flip flops 🩴 straps & it's sometimes very difficult to put my flip flops 🩴 on so I just use my bedrock sandals because it so much easier for me to put on with out the flip flops 🩴 straps in the front of the sandal because of me having very chubby fat wide toes that are Evenly straight across. I am Surprise you did not give bed rock sandals a try. Good video buddy thanks you for sharing it.
I’m digging the Luna sandals with the mega grip
They do have an awesome grip.
I had a pair of the Xero sandals and was in camp standing on slightly uneven ground and the next thing I know is that the strap snapped off of one of the sandals. It was a really new pair. I asked myself what the heck would have happened if I was running in them. I love Xero shoes and boots but lost all confidence in the sandals. The strap attachment point on the souls of the sandals seems awful weak.
I can't do anything in between my toes. But I also cannot run much. I used to give barefoot 95% if the time. Then I moved to the city and my feet are wrecked!
Nice review. I’m curious about the Z-trails and Z-treks and how you can walk over a round rock and not slip. I received both types and find that the middle of the sole and the entire toe part and even part of the sole under the ball of the feet are a non-grippy plastic type of material. I’m trying to decide if I keep them because I’m really concerned about using them on trails with rocks and boulders, and even more so if they’re slick with rain or dew. I’d like to find sandals I can use in my canoe and on the portages and often I’d be going over boulders and rocks, and dirt and mud. Interested in your thoughts on this.
Hey @denise check out this video I did in them in the treacherous Appalachian like environment, They did amazing on rocks. The only weakness they have is getting wet. Your feet slide out of them once they're wet! ruclips.net/video/4_pz0N3Svg0/видео.htmlfeature=shared