Shamma Labor Day Sale 2024! Get 20% off select models. Free Power Straps Included with Elites, TrailStars, and NUmas! Power straps added automatically to order!
Shamma Labor Day Sale 2024! Get 20% off select models. Free Power Straps Included with Elites, TrailStars, and NUmas! Power straps added automatically to order!
Cruz on the streets, cruz on the mountains, cruz on the trails- Shamma Cruzers are designed to be durable, versatile, and responsive, without any fluff. With the simple lacing design and comfortable footbed, Cruzers are for anyone and everyone. Cruz anywhere with Shamma Cruzers. Now with stylish Wildfire Red lacing!
If you would like Power Straps with your Cruzers sandals, we recommend getting the Black Classic Power Straps for optimal compatibility.
Need help finding your Shamma Size? Please click HERE.
Key Specs
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Thickness (inside tread): 6mm-7mm
Thickness (total with tread): 6mm-7mm
Weight: approximately 3.2oz / sandal (at size 9)
Shipping + Returns
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Production Time: 3-5 business days
Shipping: Eligible for FREE domestic shipping
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.
Designed for You
Our proprietary UltraGrip foot bed is comfortable and perfectly suited to keep you on the sandals, no matter the conditions. Relentless testing and development has yielded our new Cruzers buckle, keeping your adjustments locked in. The new Powersleeve keeps the heel strap up and in position at all times.
The Cruzers Lacing System
Our new Cruzers lacing system uses an entirely new buckle that locks the strap into place keeping adjustments secure. The Powersleeve keeps the heel strap up and in its proper position. Our custom-made webbing is durable, silky smooth, and extremely comfortable on the foot. Like all of our lacing systems, the Cruzers lacing system is fully adjustable to every foot so you can get the perfect fit.
High Performance
The lightweight minimal design of Cruzers make them ideal for walking, hiking, and running. These sandals are made to Cruz, and you will love every minute in them on the street, the mountains, and the trails. Cruzers are built to perform- are you?
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I'm not a runner (anymore). I'm doing a thru-hike of the Pyrenees (GR11) this summer and I wanted something that was a good mix of super light and durable. Only wearing them around the house, but so far so good. Only quibble they are a bit of work to size.
I think this is my third pair of Cruzers (well, two pairs of Jerusalem Cruzers way back when, but you know), and fifth pair of Shamma sandals overall. So far, the Cruzers are my favorite sandals.
Stuff I love about the Cruzers:
• Supremely comfortable. Other than the strap between my toes, these are more comfortable than being barefoot. I often forget I'm wearing anything at all. Padding is perfect for me, and the nylon webbing is smooth and comfortable. Flexibility is excellent and ground feel is great.
• The price is just right. I can't bring myself to pay much more for a slab of rubber and nylon webbing, and cheaper sandals feel, well, cheap.
• They look nice. I got compliments on them the first day I wore them. The red looks sharp, but not overly technical like a sport sandal.
• They fit perfectly.
• The foot bed is grippy, but not sticky, even when wet.
Stuff I dislike:
• They're tough to adjust. They took at least fifteen minutes to get right the first time.
• They loosen up much more quickly than other sandals I've had. My Xero Shoes sandals almost never had to be adjusted, but the Cruzers I adjust every few days. If they get wet they start flopping round almost immediately. I'm not much of a runner, but I don't think I could run for more than a couple of miles in these before they're annoyingly loose.
Stuff I'm meh about or that I wish could be added in a future version:
• The "power sleeve"... Well, maybe it keeps the heel strap up, but that's not something I've ever really had a problem with. What it does do is make adjusting the sandal more difficult. It also creates (or hides?) a twist in the heel strap that can be pretty uncomfortable.
• I'd love a (preferably vegan) leather footbed to dress them up slightly.
I bought these specifically for the grippy footbeds, but am pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the straps are.
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Brian Brown-Cashdollar
bought these for thru-hiking camp shoes
Shoes are light weight and comfortable. Took some doing to get them sized properly.
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Alevtyna B.
Can’t adjust the length of the main strap
It would’ve been great if I could adjust the main strap. basically for me to have them fit correctly I would need to size down and I wouldn’t want to do that because then they would be too short. now the straps are too long and I’m flip-flopping every time I walk and it’s very uncomfortable.
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Alevtyna B.
Can’t adjust the length of the main strap
It would’ve been great if I could adjust the main strap. basically for me to have them fit correctly I would need to size down and I wouldn’t want to do that because then they would be too short. now the straps are too long and I’m flip-flopping every time I walk and it’s very uncomfortable.
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Jack H.
Best Sandals
Love these minimalist sandals, the fit is perfect. The lacing system keep them securely on my feet.
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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!
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