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.
Super Goats
Super Goats take comfort, performance, and style to the next level with premium all-leather construction. Combining zero-drop and wide toe boxes with high quality German aniline leather, Super Goats give minimalist footwear a sleek look. A great choice for those new to minimalist footwear, the thicker sole and tread provides extra protection and comfort. A premium sandal, the Super Goat highlights a new level of quality for minimalist sandals.
Sole
Super Goat soles are composed of 5mm Vibram Newflex and 6mm Vibram Morflex. This slightly thick sole provides cushioning and protection while still being light and responsive, making it perfect for hard surfaces like concrete. An aggressive tread pattern helps to provide traction when needed. The German aniline leather footbed adds to the comfort of the soles, making them soft to the touch and moldable to your foot shape. With a matching brown sole and footbed, the Super Goat soles pair perfectly with the Super Lacing System.
Super Lacing System
The Super Lacing system is an all-leather version of our venerable 4th Generation Shamma Lacing System. This system is packed with features that give you everything you need to get the right fit. Our original Shamma buckle allows for fine-tuning of the toe strap and insole strap. The leather insole keeps the heel strap in an optimal position. Velcro® on the insole and heel straps allow for quick and secure adjustments. The Super Lacing System gives you comfort, durability and style that only leather can provide.
Recraftable
Just because you wore a hole in your sandals, it doesn’t mean you have to throw them away! Our modular approach to sandal-making means that worn out parts can be replaced with a pair of pliers at home. Why throw away what you can repair? Visit our parts page to learn more!
Made in the USA!
Proud to be made in the USA and we wouldn’t have it any other way! All of our sandals are made right here in Santa Cruz, CA by our small team, using primarily US sourced materials along with high quality components from Italy, Germany, and other international partners. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to get a glimpse of how we do it on a regular basis.
Hand Selected Materials
Our individually selected rubber and leather is tough and durable. Perfect for running, these materials bring comfort and refinement to our sandals. No-slip Insole / Outsole post design keeps the heel strap up and in position at all times.
Lacing System
Based on our fourth generation lacing system, this system is all about comfort. With two adjustment zones it's easy to get the perfect fit. Constructed and lined with brown deer-tanned cowhide for maximum comfort, these laces hug and contour to your feet so you can hit the trail or the town.
High Performance
The lightweight minimal design of Shamma Sandals make them ideal for running. Especially hitting the trail at high speed, Shammas are the ultimate minimalist running sandal. The flexibility of the sole coupled with the Elite Lacing System, make the sandals feel more like a glove than traditional sandals.
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Good , at 63 I’m into the barefoot culture.
Your sandals are very comfortable. I don’t think I could walk a whole day in them but maybe one day.
They are the best sandals on the market for sure. Could you design one called the Camino . Extent the side pieces to meet at the back and maybe use a draw string to adjust ie tighten or loosen. Then make the insole real plush . ie the sole of the super browns with a 10 mm of evo sole as the inner sole. Then it would be more gentle on the feet and allow me to walk a Camino de compostella.
I absolutely love my Shamma Super Goats. They are comfortable for all day, easy to slip on, super well-made, and will last a long time. I am a teacher and wear them all day every day. I got the goats instead of the super browns for the traction and it was definitely the right choice. The vibram soles have fantastic grip.
My only complaint is that the leather portion of the power strap isn’t long enough to go all the way across my ankle and leaves a strip of Velcro exposed. I bought the recommended size that came with the sandals so that looks a little weird. I would size up on the power strap.
To Rave about my Super Goats with power straps,
are Awesome, but that is an understatement!
The fit is perfect, the bed of the sandals feel buttery, Yes I said Buttery!!
So soft and unbelievably Comfy, after Shamma there is no other Brand for me.
Beautifully made and a day to break them in.
Many Thanks to Staff
and Craftspersons
of Shamma Sandals,
it is a pleasure to sing praise!!!
YOU ROCK !!!!!!!!!
Can’t wait till I order my
next pair!!
Clark Williams
Onancock Virginia
Literally the first shoe/sandal to not expect my pinky toe to curve inward and point towards my other toes. when I spread my toes, none of them hang off of the footbed.
Also, plenty flexible in the soles. I dig the leather. No slapping. Good for walking and running. Plenty grippy. Not stinky after a couple weeks of wearing them everyday. Yeah. I'd recommend these. Looking to get a thinner pair of the Elite Maximus or Warriors soon, too, for when I want more ground feel (I like painful amounts of ground feel), or for when it's wet outside.
P.S. The power strap makes 'em look cool.
4 1/2 stars. Half a star off because I like them a little thinner than this particular model. Then again, that's really just an excuse for me to get a second pair =)
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Mike Cummins
Love the goat
Super goats are just thicker sole version of the super browns with tread. The power strap is a must have . I reckon using the design of the “ y” piece on the sides and extending it further around to the heel you could make a “ Camino “ version for walking long distance. . The sole could be the same but have a softer compound between the leather top and the rubber bottom. A sandwich if u like. These adjustments would give you a very long distance sandal ( not that it isn’t already) and answer the question for thousands of Camino de compostella pilgrims. I love my super browns and super goats. Regards from Australia.
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Alex Saille
Fantastic sandals! Love them
Needed a little thicker sole and the supergoats seemed perfect. I already have the super browns and wore them all the time, but the coarse gravel required a thicker sole.
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Judy Jenkins
Very nice sandals!
I was very excited to receive my sandals so quickly. I worked on getting them adjusted for my feet right away. I have very sensitive feet. My second day, I wore them to Longwood Gardens with my family. We walked a lot! My feet were so happy! That leather is very smooth. I do recommend them.
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Curtis Heaton
5 Sandals and counting
The Super Goats were my fifth Shamma purchase. They are buy far the most stylish and comfortable. The leather is a nice touch and they provide a firm yet comfortable fit. I prefer the Warriors and Chargers for running and will wear the Goats for every day use. Shamma is a great company, keep up the good work!
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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!