Elite Ibex (13mm)
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Shamma Production Period: 8-10 business days for most sandals (12 business days for Ibex and Pacific Avenue sandals)
Proudly made in the USA with high quality domestic and imported materials
Pair Weight (size 9):
Thickness: 13mm
Elite Ibex
The Elite Ibex are our toughest, most capable hiking sandals. These sandals are all about traction and durability, both a necessity for the toughest trails. If you want to explore the backcountry, scale a mountain peak, or reach that undisturbed fishing hole then the Elite Ibex are your sandals!
Sole
What makes the Ibex soles so special is the Vibram® Zegama (6mm) Morflex (6mm) composition. Choose between our proprietary UltraGrip or Cognac Aniline Cowhide Leather footbed for a 13mm total stack height. Vibram® Zegama is an individually-molded rubber sole that uses Vibram’s MegaGrip soling compound. Known for its high-durability and good grip in wet conditions, the Vibram® Zegama sole employs an aggressive and open tread pattern. The deep 4mm lugs are perfect for gaining maximum traction on loose dirt, rocks, and mud. We couple the Vibram® Zegama with Vibram® Morflex to give these sandals a firm yet comfortable ride. Though on the thicker side, you will be surprised how flexible the Ibex are, matching the movements of your feet with ease. The Ibex soles have everything you need for adventure!
Elite Lacing System
The Elite Lacing System is the product of 10 years of relentless testing and development. This lacing system is designed with control, comfort, and performance in mind. Three independent adjustment zones - the heel strap, insole strap, and toe straps - give you total control over how the straps are adjusted to your feet. Velcro® fasteners make adjustment easy and secure. The Shamma Elite Buckle gives you the ability to fine tune your toe strap, where adjustment matters most. Our innovative and flexible heel posts keep the straps in an optimal position so you can focus on the road ahead. The Elite Lacing uses UltraSuede to create the highest levels of comfort available. If you want the highest performance laces, you want the Elite Lacing System!
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.
I was a little bit hesitant because of the thickness and not being flexible enough. Turned out there was no need for concern. The straps took a minute to get adjusted. They work great now. The Achilles leather guard is great and I will probably buy a couple for my other brands of sandals that I own.
Absolutely amazing. They feel incredible, the perfect amount of flex, looks super clean. I bought these in particular hoping for a sandal that had barefoot flex, ground feel, wide toe platform, and would be good on steep slippery terrain and these fulfilled that perfectly. There are also other sandals on the market that do that as well, but I went these for the leather foot bed option that keeps natural materials on contact with skin. Turns out they are perfect all around!
Excellent quality and the straps are so adjustable. They fit very securely to my feet even before adding the power straps!
They have a little bit thick soles as minimalist sandals. While I prefer thinner sandals for general / casual use, I often go for long day hikes on rugged trails during the weekends. These sandals are so comfortable and have excellent grip that I need for the long hikes!
And seems that it takes quite some time for the soles to break-in for my feet. I'm looking forward to seeing them getting even more comfortable over time!
So far so good. I haven't gone hiking with them yet, but I will soon! They're more comfortable than my bedrock cairn.
My second pair. The leather version are the best sandals I've used so far.
The grip is just perfect both outside and inside the sandals, meaning, my feet don't slide on the leather when sweaty. I can also wear them for hours in hot weather without giving the skin on my feet that wrinkly trench foot appearance.
The outsole isn't too thick and heavy but just thick enough to allow running and hiking on pretty much any surface, with or without a backpack.
