A pair of leather Shamma Maximus resting in the forest.
a pair of leather Shamma Maximus sitting in the forest.
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Elite Maximus (9mm)

$ 104.95
$ 104.95
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Shamma Production Period: 8 business days for most sandals (10 business days for Ibex and Pacific Avenue sandals)

Proudly made in the USA with high quality domestic and imported materials

Maximus

The Elite Maximus are perfect for someone who wants a little more protection without sacrificing ground feel. These sandals are durable and share the same aggressive tread pattern as the Warriors with a slightly thicker sole. Elite Maximus are designed for those needing the protection of a more rugged sandal without sacrificing minimalist demands. Whether you are in the gym or out on the trail, the Elite Maximus are a great choice in all environments.

Sole

The Maximus sole uses an 8mm Vibram® Newflex sole coupled with your choice of UltraGrip or Tobacco Brown Goatskin Leather footbed for a 9mm total stack height. Vibram® Newflex is made from a blend of rubber and EVA to form a durable soling material with aggressive tread. At 3mm thicker than the Warrior sole, you will get a much more rugged sandal that is capable of diffusing the feeling of rocks, sticks, and the like from underfoot. The Maximus sole is suitable for a host of situations from the trail to the gym. Pair with the UltraGrip footbed for use in the harshest elements, or select the Goatskin Leather for more comfort in drier conditions.

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 Toray® 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. 

Customer Reviews

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JC
Like walking barefoot with protection

The strap design is great! I have had similar sandals that put a lot of stress on the second toe and I honestly don’t even notice that these are on my feet. Great for canoeing and other river/lake fun. The straps do take awhile to dry once you get them soaked but otherwise they are great.

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M.M.
Quality Engineering

You can tell the vision was strong before the company was established. Execution was seamless. Hard coming across companies like this now a days. Well engineered sandals. Buy yourself a pair and let the performance speak for itself.

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Timothy H.
Sweet spot

My new go-to. I've had two pairs of Warriors, but switched to Chargers and Cruzers my last three pairs to get a little more sole life. These seem to be a perfect balance of ground feel, tread, and longevity for walking and trail running on nearly all terrains. Every Shamma sandal I've owned feels like a second skin once they are broken in and lasted at least one year of daily use with frequent pavement walking. I recommend the UltraGrip foot bed unless you live in a very arid environment.

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Robin R.

I have been looking for a camp sandal that was comfortable, most are not. Especially when you pull your dogs out of hiking shoe after a long day. I wanted super light to pack them the miles. These fit the bill! The fit is great. I have yet to cross water in them as yet, but I feel like they would work well in the slower shallower crossings.

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Barbara N.
Awesome Sandals

I got these sandals for a gift to my nephew. He is wearing them for everything!! He hikes , walk, run, etc with them and never wants to use any other sandals. He just loves them!!! I highly recommend!!

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