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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Dean L.
Love Everything Shamma

I wore Teva for years until I discovered the whole barefoot/minimal world. I started there with Bedrock, whose strap system I loved and Earth Runner, whose minimalist feel I loved. The problems through was the Bedrock soles were way too thick for my liking, and I could never find a balance between secure and comfortable with ER. Then I discovered Shamma which for me is the absolute best of both worlds. I quickly ended up with 3 pairs of different Shamma models, all of which I absolutely love.

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Marie M.
Beautiful running sandals

They hold my feet really well, super easy to adjust and run in them. I'd be curious to try with the power strap.
I love that they are wide so I can spread my toes. I also love the style. The materials seem great quality.
Running barefoot is a whole new world for me. Feeling the air is very pleasant. Will have to adapt though because ankles and calves can get quite stiff and sore the days following a long run.
I think it's also good to point out that these are very comfortable for running, much less so for walking.
Overall great design & build. I recommend!

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Mandy W.
Excellent

Another happy purchase from Shamma! These are so comfortable, easy to put on, true to my normal size, and are great for all our adventures. Thank you Shamma for making the most comfortable sandals. The only request is make them a couple sizes smaller for elementary aged children. My children need these too!

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Michelle P.
Love these!

I do love these sandals! I am a very happy owner of Ibex and Warrior - these so far are as perfect as those. I run in shoes 8.5 - all my sandals are a size 8. I am using female sizes :) Hope you will love your pair of Shamma's as I have!

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Anderson M.

I love these sandals and have been wearing them for 4+ years. I rebuy soles when I wear through them (every couple of years through daily wear). After 4 years, I wore through the original straps, so I bought this complete replacement pair, and will use the previous soles when I go through these. I have run in them in the past, but running is no longer my daily exercise, so I do expect these will last even longer.

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