We recommend ordering your usual size.

FREE EXCHANGES: Most people find our size recommendation gives them a proper fit, but just in case, we have a free exchange program for all EU orders.

Men's Sizing Chart:

EU Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
39.5 6.5 5.5
40 7 6
40.5 7.5 6.5
41 8 7
41.5 8.5 7.5
42 9 8
42.5 9.5 8.5
43 10 9
43.5 10.5 9.5
44 11 10
44.5 11.5 10.5
45 12 11
45.5 12.5 11.5
46 13 12
47 14 13
48 15 14

Women's Sizing Chart:

EU Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
35.5 5 3.5
36 5.5 4
36.5 6 4.5
37 6.5 5
37.5 7 5.5
38 7.5 6
38.5 8 6.5
39 8.5 7
39.5 9 7.5
40 9.5 8
40.5 10 8.5
41 10.5 9
41.5 11 9.5
42 11.5 10
42.5 12 10.5
Any questions? Contact the Customer Happiness Team, we’re here to help.
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Genesis - Lightweight, Packable, Travel-Friendly Sandal - Women

27.5055.00

Simplicity in motion. A ready-to-wear barefoot-inspired sandal for travel, walking, hiking, yoga, working out, paddling, even running ultra marathons.

Do everything. Go everywhere. Naturally.

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Product Description

The simplest, most versatile sandal your feet will ever love.

We’ll let Xero Shoes expert, Randy Kreill, tell you about the Genesis:


It’s called the Genesis because it was inspired by our first product, our DIY sandal kit, and one of mankind’s first footwear designs. Then, of course, we updated it with the experience we’ve had and feedback we’ve gotten, from making barefoot-friendly sandals since 2009.

Start enjoying your Xero Shoes Genesis just moments after they arrive in your mailbox.

Why you’ll love the Genesis:

  • The right combination of barefoot-friendly ground feel plus protection, thanks to our exclusive 5mm FeelTrue® rubber outsoles
  • Elegant contour to hold your foot, but without unnecessary support
  • Lightweight – Women’s 37.5 is only 113 grams each
  • Pre-laced — just slide in your foot and go
  • Patent-pending tension adjustment system — find the perfect fit in seconds, and then you can slide your Xeros on and off in a flash
  • Super soft toe loop — since the huaraches-inspired lacing goes around your entire foot, you don’t feel the toe loop the way you do in many flip-flops or other thong sandals
  • Nylon Achilles strap with Silicone grip — holds on securely and comfortably
  • Elevated ankle holes — the lace never touches the ground, and so it won’t abrade
  • Trim to fit — with just kitchen scissors, you can trim the Genesis to match your foot shape
  • Vegan-friendly
  • 5,000-mile sole warranty! (Details here).

 

We recommend ordering your usual size.

FREE EXCHANGES: Most people find our size recommendation gives them a proper fit, but just in case, we have a free exchange program for all EU orders.

Men’s Sizing Chart:

EU Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
39.5 6.5 5.5
40 7 6
40.5 7.5 6.5
41 8 7
41.5 8.5 7.5
42 9 8
42.5 9.5 8.5
43 10 9
43.5 10.5 9.5
44 11 10
44.5 11.5 10.5
45 12 11
45.5 12.5 11.5
46 13 12
47 14 13
48 15 14

Women’s Sizing Chart:

EU Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
35.5 5 3.5
36 5.5 4
36.5 6 4.5
37 6.5 5
37.5 7 5.5
38 7.5 6
38.5 8 6.5
39 8.5 7
39.5 9 7.5
40 9.5 8
40.5 10 8.5
41 10.5 9
41.5 11 9.5
42 11.5 10
42.5 12 10.5

Caring for your Xero Shoes

To clean your Xero Shoes, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry.
We do not recommend putting your Xeros in the washing machine or dryer.

The Genesis and Cloud are ready-to-wear barefoot-inspired sandals. For our kits you, well, have to make them 😉

Both products use our exclusive FeelTrue® rubber, the only outsole product made specifically for barefoot style sandals.

The Genesis’s sole is 5mm thick, compared to either 4mm or 6mm on the DIY kits. The Cloud has 3mm of Barefoam™ in the forefoot for a bit of extra comfort and lighter weight (the Clouds float!)

The Cloud and Genesis have a toe loop, so there’s no knot under your foot.

The Cloud and Genesis have a simpler lacing system with a patented adjustment technology that lets you get a perfect fit in just seconds.

The ankle holes on the Cloud and Genesis are raised off the ground so the lace can’t abrade.

You can use almost anything for lacing huaraches.

In my testing, though, I found some issues with hemp and leather that I didn’t like:

  • Both leather and hemp tended to stretch, especially when moist
  • Both leather and hemp tighten and stiffen when they dry
  • Both leather and hemp wear out faster than our polyester laces
  • Leather is much more expensive
  • Most leather laces are rectangular, and the edges can dig into your skin
  • Leather, isn’t vegan (for those who care about that)
  • Leather and hemp don’t give you as many fun color choices

The 100% polyester cord we use is strong, light, and doesn’t stretch or tighten, especially when wet.

Also, I prefer the “slip-on” method of tying which works best with a round lace, rather than a flat one (like leather).

Needless to say, you can replace the lace we send you with whatever you like.

After you purchase a gift certificate, you’ll be able to enter an email address for the recipient.

You could email it to yourself and forward it at a later time if you like.

You can also take the Gift Certificate code and send it to the recipient.

Naboso sock products only qualify for return if they are new and unworn.
Please go to Xero Shoes Return Policy page to learn about our 45-day return policy.

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LL
05/26/2023
Linn L.
SE SE

Exactly what I ordered

Had to make some adjustment on the front of the sole, but other then this. Its the best fitting sandal I have ever warn

MM
05/24/2023
Margarita M.
ES ES

Fantastic

Since I put them on I don't want to walk with another shoe

ST
05/23/2023
Sabine T.
DE DE

Absolutely love them

I only just started wearing barefoot sandals and this was my second pair. When I opened the bag, I thought, no way these will work or look even remotely good on my feet and was a bit disappointed. I tried them on nevertheless and wow! It didn’t take me long to adjust the straps and I immediately took them to the test and took a long walk around my city. I was amazed that I came away without any marks or blisters on my feet. The straps stay put, the thin soles make you feel the ground, but protect your feet. So much better than flip flops. I even use them as my ‚smart‘ sandals with flared trousers. I’m between a size 38 and 38.5 and 38.5 fits perfectly! It won’t be my last pair of Xero Shoes.

OD
05/14/2023
O. Diez
PT PT

Good Sandals

I purchase the sandals for summer time a week ago, I went for over an hour walk in the city (very uneven stony pathway in Lisbon everywhere) and I've to say that they are very comfortable, bearing in mind that this is my first month ever on barefoot. Got half size more than my usual number as I thought It'd be better for my so wide feet (11,07cm) width is perfect, length I might cut it a bit, however its not really bad. As per design, they are what you see, material alright, simple but good; I'm still playing with the straps to get the best and most comfy position; I'd say the outside strap would be better if it was two cm shorter as when adjusting to my feet seems a bit long but this might be my feet and the way I adjust the straps, so overall happy with the sandals .... might get another pair with red straps 🙂

NM
05/13/2023
Nadine M.
DE DE

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