Tread designed to conquer any peak - The Ibex is designed for the most extreme surfaces. Taking the durability of the Mountain Goats and adding a new Zegama sole from Vibram, The Ibex excels in muddy ground, wet surfaces, and steep climbs. Our best sandal for hiking, with our most aggressive tread yet.
Made in the USA. This product is eligible for FREE 2-Day domestic shipping!
For more information on how to lace the sandals, and for sizing guides, please click HERE
Key Specs ›
Lug Depth: 4mm
Stack Height: 13mm
Weight: approximately 7.5 oz. / sandal at size 9
Shipping + Returns ›
All domestic shipping for sandals is 100% FREE to ship to you. Return within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked, if your sandals aren’t totally amazing and changing the way you feel about your feet.
Customer Reviews
5.0Based on 5 Reviews
5 ★
100%
5
4 ★
0%
0
3 ★
0%
0
2 ★
0%
0
1 ★
0%
0
Customer Photos
Write a ReviewAsk a Question
Reviews
Questions
Thank you for submitting a review!
Your input is very much appreciated. Share it with your friends so they can enjoy it too!
There is something outstandingly new in the Shamma family
The new IBEX sandals arrived to me in Germany in absolute record time. Needless to say, I couldn't wait to try them out right after unpacking. So here's a short report about the first 50 miles on the trail. Bottom line: the IBEX model is extremely well made! Congratulations to Shamma. A clear 5-star rating.
Now let's get into some more details
The design: a thick, sturdy, strong sole - like an SUV for trails and yet pliable and flexible and anything but stiff as a board - which you might expect at first glance. I had a great running feeling from the first meters. At first I thought: IBEX will be my favorite for all hiking activities, then I tested them while running, i.e. trail running over gravel and in the forest, and that also goes with the IBEX really dynamic.
The new Elite 2.0 lacing system: a big step forward is the now softer strap system, consisting of a wide, thin and soft toe strap! My feet loved it immediately. Just as I had wanted for many years.
Note: This is a first impression. For the 1st look: Top. 5 stars.
What else would be worth highlighting: Well, of course, the wonderful customer service. And all the best and greetings to the whole team!
I got the ibex leather editions, and they’re hands down better than my Lunas and deliberate life designs. The strap system is more intricate and secure, and my soles don’t slip around on the super comfortable leather footbed. Not to mention very stylish!
The Ibex is a great addition to the Shamma Line-up. Superb traction from the Zegema sole and the UltraGrip footbed. The Elite Lacing System 2.0 is very secure and comfortable. These sandals enable you to tackle steep terrain both up and down with confidence. Definitely recommend these.
Great customer service as well. Thank you Team Shamma!
These are now my favorite trail running shoes. They have a very nice balance between good ground feel and excellent traction. I've run on a variety of surfaces, wet, dry and gravelly, and the soles stick beautifully to it all. They're also comfortable, and adjustable enough to work well with or without toe socks, depending on the weather.
Thank you, Shamma, for putting this tread on your huerachos! Now, can we get the same tread on the Trailstars Omega, for backpacking? I'd buy them in a heartbeat.
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 toe 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" (.32cm) to a 1/4" (.64cm) of extra room in front of your toes and behind your heel.
BOOT SIZING CHART
For boot sizing, you can generally go with your standard street shoe size. If you want to double check, use these boot sizing templates below!
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.
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 models: Warriors, Warriors LE, Warriors Maximus, Warriors Maximus LE, Chargers, Chargers LE, Mountain Goats, Mountain Goats LE).
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!
Super Lacing System
(Our Super Lacing System includes models: Super Browns, 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!
Classic Lacing System
(Our Classic Lacing System includes models: All Browns, All Blacks, Old Goats).
(Our Cruzer Lacing System includes the Cruzers and Pacific Blue Cruzers models).
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!
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!