Xero Sandals - Genesis (Men)

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Meet the Genesis — the closest thing to barefoot you can wear on your feet.

Sometimes you want almost nothing between you and the ground. The Genesis is a minimalist, huarache-style sandal with a thin 5mm sole and a lace that wraps around your foot instead of a stiff strap. At just 130g each (men's 9), it's light enough to forget you're wearing it, and packs flat into any bag.

Unlike a jandal, there's no need to grip with your toes. The soft toe loop sits between your toes, and the lacing holds the sandal to your whole foot so it moves with you. It comes pre-laced with a simple tension adjuster, so you set the fit once and then slide in and out in seconds. Wear it for walking, travel, yoga, the gym, or even running.

New to barefoot shoes?

The Genesis is a great way to feel what natural movement is like, but start with short walks and build up. Already converted? This is your go-to for maximum ground feel and travel days.

FIT GUIDE ▼

The Genesis is a unisex style: a men's 7 is the same sandal as a women's 8. The thin, flexible sole is best worn with a snug fit, so select the size that has a sole length closest to your actual foot length, with no more than 0.7cm extra. If you're between sizes, size up as the sole can be trimmed with scissors to match the shape of your foot, if needed.

Please ensure you have measured your feet using our how to measure your feet guide.

Printable size templates: print your size at actual size (100% scale), check it with a ruler, then stand on it to check the fit.

Genesis Sandal sizing templates (Men's/Women's denoted with M/W):

See the Genesis (Women) listing for other colour/size options.

Don't hesitate to reach out for assistance before purchasing using the "Ask a question" form below! We are here to help.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ▼

Features

Maximum ground feel — a thin 5mm FeelTrue® rubber sole lets your feet feel and respond to the ground.
Ultra-light and packable — 130g each (men's 9), and it packs flat.
Pre-laced and easy to adjust — set the fit with the tension adjuster once, then slip on and off.
Comfortable toe loop — the lacing holds your whole foot, so you don't feel the toe post like a jandal.
Secure heel strap — a nylon Achilles strap with silicone grip stays in place.
Raised lace holes — the lace never touches the ground, so it doesn't wear through.
Trim to fit — cut the sole to your foot shape with ordinary scissors.
Vegan-friendly and durable — backed by Xero's 5,000-mile sole warranty.