Returns/Exchanges: Return or exchange within 30 days from delivery for a full refund, no questions asked, if your sandals aren’t totally amazing and changing the way you feel about your feet. See policy here.
The Cruzers Lacing System
Our Cruzers lacing system uses a streamlined nylon lacing system that is easy to adjust and control. Utilizing the Powersleeve, this lacing system keeps its proper shape so it never slides around on the foot. Our custom-made webbing is durable, silky smooth, and extremely comfortable on the foot. Like all of our lacing systems, the Cruzers lacing system is fully adjustable to every foot so you can get the perfect fit.
Designed By You
The New Cruzer Builder system allows you to create your perfect sandal. Pick from several different sole types and thickness to make a sandal that is right for you. Combined with various color choices for the nylon webbing and connector, you can make the exact design you want. All Cruzers are made to order based on your specifications right here at our Santa Cruz CA workshop.
Effortless Footwear
The lightweight minimal design of Cruzers make them ideal for daily activities. These sandals are made to Cruz, and you will love every minute of them. With the all new Cruzer Builder, make your sandals look as good on your feet as they feel. No matter what combination of colors and soles you choose, you can effortlessly move in style..
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I miss the hook and loop closure for the kids’ sandals
These used to be great sandals: so comfortable and durable. Two years ago I got a pair for my son and he and his little brother got two years of wear out of them. I just ordered three pairs, for all three of my bigger kids. They’re still durable and they would be comfortable if we could just figure out how to adjust them. They’ve taken away the hook and loop closure and replaced it with a much more complicated system. I cannot adjust the top and back individually without a LOT of complicated, time-consuming tugging and pulling. I still can’t get it right for one of my kids’, they’re pretty particular about fit. My kids can’t adjust them at all, which is pretty frustrating. I shouldn’t be helping 8 year olds putting on their shoes. I’ve watched the videos but it doesn’t help with how complicated it is. If you bring back hook and loop I’ll buy again!
I got the cruzers with a chocolate brown leather footbed. They are extremely comfortable! I adjusted the length of the straps to my foot and they are perfect. I'll be wearing them all summer. True to size using the fitkit.
Somewhat hesitant to go minimalist with a history of calf and Achilles tendinitis and I’ve loved these so far had no issues with my feet, calves, knees, etc.
Just got back from walking around a large beach resort for a few days and my shammas worked great.
My right foot is slightly smaller than my left so I find myself readjusting / tightening the back strap to sit higher on my heel but it’s quick and easy to do.
Unless DON'T like being barefoot lol
I already wear SOM barefoot shoes so these are a perfect compliment to them.
Great company, friendly staff responded quickly to email.
A bit of a challenge to adjust the straps but they have a decent how to video and you can always call them. I think I will buy one of the more expensive pairs with the different foot bed.
Just do it (buy shammas not ..you know who)
I got the cruzers with a chocolate brown leather footbed. They are extremely comfortable! I adjusted the length of the straps to my foot and they are perfect. I'll be wearing them all summer. True to size using the fitkit.
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Kimberly T.
Very Comfortable!
I got the cruzers with a chocolate brown leather footbed. They are extremely comfortable! I adjusted the length of the straps to my foot and they are perfect. I'll be wearing them all summer. True to size using the fitkit.
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Brandon E.
Love them
Somewhat hesitant to go minimalist with a history of calf and Achilles tendinitis and I’ve loved these so far had no issues with my feet, calves, knees, etc.
Just got back from walking around a large beach resort for a few days and my shammas worked great.
My right foot is slightly smaller than my left so I find myself readjusting / tightening the back strap to sit higher on my heel but it’s quick and easy to do.
B
Brandon E.
Love them
Somewhat hesitant to go minimalist with a history of calf and Achilles tendinitis and I’ve loved these so far had no issues with my feet, calves, knees, etc.
Just got back from walking around a large beach resort for a few days and my shammas worked great.
My right foot is slightly smaller than my left so I find myself readjusting / tightening the back strap to sit higher on my heel but it’s quick and easy to do.
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Leonard C.
Very Comfortable
Unless DON'T like being barefoot lol
I already wear SOM barefoot shoes so these are a perfect compliment to them.
Great company, friendly staff responded quickly to email.
A bit of a challenge to adjust the straps but they have a decent how to video and you can always call them. I think I will buy one of the more expensive pairs with the different foot bed.
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Sizing Chart and Adjustment Guides
SANDAL SIZING CHART
We strongly recommend using the templates to check your foot size to ensure a perfect fit!
NOTE:Make sure your printer doesn’t resize or shrink to fit when printing! You can check if the templates printed to scale by measuring the printed ruler on the page with a ruler or tape measure. Larger sizes will need to be printed Poster across 2 sheets of paper. You can download the free version of Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader and print the templates in the "poster" setting. This should print to scale across two pages.
Shamma Sandals use custom soles that are designed to give you the best possible fit and experience, so please check your measurements with our sandal sizing chart. The templates of the sandals are available for download and printing.
To size yourself, print the template out and place your foot on the template so that the toeplug hole is between your big toe and first little toe. Make sure that your toes aren’t hanging off the front of the template, and that your ankles line up with the ankle slots on the sides of the sandal. If the ankle slots are under your foot a little bit, that’s ok, the laces come up and around your feet – just make sure that your toes don’t go past the front of the sandal, that your heel doesn’t go past the back of the sandal, and that the toe hole and ankle slots line up with your feet. For the best fit, we recommend choosing a sandal size that gives you between an 1/8" (3.18mm) to a 3/16" (4.76mm) of extra room in front of your toes and behind your heel. Thus, we recommend getting sandals that are 1/4"-3/8" (6.35mm - 9.53mm) longer than your foot.
If you don't have a printer, you can measure your foot according to the instructions in the video above (Episode 4) and compare those measurements to the sandal measurements on the chart above and choose a size that is 1/4"-3/8" (6.35mm - 9.53mm) longer than your foot. You can also send your foot measurements to us at contact@shammasandals.com and we would be happy to recommend a size based off of those measurements.
BOOT SIZING CHART
For boot sizing, you can generally go with your standard street shoe size.
NOTE:Make sure your printer doesn’t resize or shrink to fit when printing! Check the measuring line of the template to a physical ruler before sizing! Larger sizes will need to be printedPosteracross2 sheets of paper.
Shamma Size
US Men’s
US Women’s
Insole Length (Inches)
5
N/A
6
9.25
5.5
N/A
6.5
9.4375
6
6
7
9.625
6.5
6.5
7.5 – 8
9.875
7
7
8.5
10
7.5
7.5
8.5 – 9
10.125
8
8
9 – 9.5
10.3125
8.5
8.5
9.5 – 10
10.5
9
9
10 – 10.5
10.625
9.5
9.5
10.5 – 11
10.8125
10
10
11 – 11.5
10.9375
10.5
10.5
11.5 – 12
11.125
11
11
12
11.3125
11.5
11.5
N/A
11.5
12
12
N/A
11.625
12.5
12.5
N/A
11.765
13
13
N/A
11.9375
13.5
13.5
N/A
12.16
14
14
N/A
12.25
14.5
14.5
N/A
12.50
ADJUSTMENT GUIDES
Did you receive your new pair of Shammas, but looking for some extra tips on how to get the perfect lace adjustments? Look no further! Below you can find step-by-step written instructions as well as videos for how to lace your sandals!
Elite Lacing System
(Our Elite Lacing System includes Elite Warriors, Elite Chargers, Elite Maximus, Elite Alphas, and Elite Ibex).
1. First, loosen all 3 strap zones until there is excess slack in each section. The straps should be extremely loose in all three zones.
2. Start by centering your foot on the sandal, so that the placement of your foot is in the desired final location (you should have equal room in front of your toes and behind your heel with this placement).
3. Now that your foot is centered on the sandal, adjust the buckle front to back to find a desirable location.
4. Now tighten the insole strap. This will dictate the buckle’s left to right position on your foot. Keep the buckle parallel with the bone behind your big toe. If the buckle is too close to the bone behind your big toe it may be uncomfortable. If this is the case, loosen the insole strap and reposition the buckle farther to the outside of the foot.
5. Now that the buckle is in it’s desired position and the insole strap is tightened, tighten the toe strap until snug and comfortable.
6. Tighten the heel strap to your desired comfort level and enjoy your Shamma Sandals!
Numa Lacing System
(Our Numa Lacing System includes Numa Warriors, Numa Chargers, Numa Maximus, and Numa Alphas).
1. First, loosen the two strap zones (heel strap section and elastic forefoot strap) until there is excess slack in each section. The straps should be extremely loose in both zones.
2. Start by centering your foot on the sandal, so that the placement of your foot is in the desired final location (you should have equal room in front of your toes and behind your heel with this placement).
3. Now that your foot is centered on the sandal, adjust the heel strap to fit comfortably.
4. Now tighten the elastic forefoot strap. This will dictate the buckle’s left to right position on your foot. The buckle will self-adjust so don't worry about placement. Push the elastic through the tension-lock buckle on the heel in order to adjust its tightness. For lifestyle use, you won't need it super tight, it should just be comfortably tight.
5. Make any adjustment on your heel strap if needed and enjoy your Shamma Sandals!
TrailStar Lacing System
(Our TrailStars Lacing System includes TrailStars Maximus, TrailStars Alpha, and TrailStars Omega).
Super Lacing System
(Our Super Lacing System includes Super Browns and Super Goats).
Models in our Super Collections have 3 adjustment zones for the perfect fit- the toe strap, the insole strap, and the heel strap.
1. First, loosen all 3 strap zones until there is excess slack in each section. The straps should be extremely loose in all three zones.
2. Start by centering your foot on the sandal, so that the placement of your foot is in the desired final location (you should have equal room in front of your toes and behind your heel with this placement).
3. Now that your foot is centered on the sandal, adjust the buckle front to back to find a desirable location.
4. Now tighten the insole strap. This will dictate the buckle’s left to right position on your foot. Keep the buckle parallel with the bone behind your big toe. If the buckle is too close to the bone behind your big toe it may be uncomfortable. If this is the case, loosen the insole strap and reposition the buckle farther to the outside of the foot.
5. Now that the buckle is in it’s desired position and the insole strap is tightened, pull any extra slack from the toe strap zone through the outside ankle slot towards the heel.
6. Tighten the heel strap to your desired comfort level and enjoy your Shamma Sandals!
Cruzer Lacing System
Our Cruzers models have 3 adjustment zones for the perfect fit - the toe strap, the insole strap, and the heel strap.
1. Adjust to Desired Fit
After centering your foot on the sandal, adjust the outside lacing so that the buckle is in a comfortable position and there is tension (but not too much) between the toe plug and ankle slot.
2. Pull On Power Sleeve
Adjust the heel strap by pulling up on the power sleeve, to create some space to tighten the heel strap. It should be enough space to grab the slack with two fingers.
3. Pull Slack Through
Pulling from the heel strap side, pull the extra slack through the bottom of the sandal until the Power Sleeve is resting in a snug position.
4. Pull On Power Sleeve
Pulling from the inside lacing side of the Power Sleeve, pull the extra slack through the Power Sleeve until the strap is flush with the sole of the sandal.
5. Adjust To Desired Fit
First, create slack underneath the buckle by creating some tension on the inside lacing side of the buckle. Adjust the lacing until comfortable.
6. Pull Slack Through
Take extra slack and feed it back through the buckle, towards the inside lacing of the sandal. Pull slack until the buckle is flush with the foot.
7. Put Extra in Keeper
To keep the extra slack secure, feed the strap through the keeper and pull until comfortable. You are now ready to explore!
Classic Lacing System
(Our Classic Lacing System includes models: All Browns, All Blacks, and Old Goats.)
For more in-depth Classic Lacing steps, please click HERE.
If you're having trouble finding the perfect fit after following the sizing or lacing guides, or if you have any questions, please Contact Us, we’re happy to help!
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