If you caught Sharktank last night, you may have seen Stephen Sashan introducing his XeroShoes. These are an alternative to going barefoot that are catching on and becoming very popular. Similar to the Luna Sandals I blogged about already, these are a less expensive huarache designed for casual wear outside and even for running. I have witnessed a runner at my last marathon who completed the race in a pair of XeroShoes.
XeroShoes are a 4mm or 6mm rubber sole with a nylon string strap at can either be custom made to your foot by the company or cut by yourself. The nylon straps can be tied in various patterns or in the traditional huarache style. The do it yourself kit comes with a punch to go through the rubber for inserting the nylon strap.
I’ve worn then outside and found they are an excellent alternative to being barefoot but they are a challenge to lace. I have spent a considerable amount of time trying to lace and perfect my strap pattern with no real success. The straps are comfortable between toes, but not snug enough to keep your foot on the footbed as the comparable Luna Sandals. Having said that, I have done a 6 mile run in them and they felt great!
For the price they are a great sandal for outdoor use and minimalist/barefoot running. They even come with a 5,000 mile warranty!!
Source: drnicksrunningblog.com