Genesis Sandal - Women

The Genesis is more than a sandal, it’s the heart of Xero Shoes. Inspired by one of humanity’s earliest footwear designs, the Genesis is where the Xero Shoe journey began… and still defines it today.

Every detail embodies Xero Shoes’ purpose: empowering natural movement, honoring simplicity, and letting your feet do what they were meant to do. When you choose the Genesis, you’re not just buying a sandal; you’re stepping into the core vision of Xero Shoes – a commitment to living life feet first.

The Genesis is all about effortless style. The pre-laced, adjustable system means they’re easy on/off. They’re also featherlight, and ultra-packable. Lay them flat, roll them up, or clip them to your bag – the perfect travel companion for everything from a day by the pool to an extended vacation.

The barefoot design of the Genesis lets your feet adjust and mold to the terrain, so you can move with confidence and agility. This is different from stiff-soled sandals that force you to move on top of the ground without really connecting to it.

In the Genesis you’ll enjoy all the benefits and comfort of natural movement without compromising on style.

The Genesis is made to last. It’s backed by our one-of-a-kind 5000-mile sole warranty, so you can count on enjoying these sandals for your warm weather adventures for a long time to come.

The Genesis feels so light, you might forget you have them on. A size 7 sandal weighs just 4.0oz (1134 g) each.

Life-changing comfort comes from letting your feet do what’s natural. Feel what you’ve been missing when you enjoy the natural comfort, performance, and health of a barefoot sandal

To clean your Genesis sandals, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry.

We don't currently have a way to let you select different laces when you order, but if you're adventurous, you can buy extra laces and swap them out with the ones that come with your Genesis (it's pretty simple to do).

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.

We ship internationally using services shown at checkout; costs and options vary by destination and weight. All shipments include a tracking number (tracking visibility may vary by service and destination). Typical delivery is ~1–3 weeks, and customs processing can extend timelines. Import duties/fees may apply and are the recipient’s responsibility.

If you’re unsure whether we ship to your country, please reach out via our self-service support portal for more information. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to our Shipping Policy.

Also, check our store locator at www.xeroshoes.com/pages/stores. There may be a Xero Shoes dealer closer to you.

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