TrailStar Ibex (13mm)
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Production Period: 5-8 business days (10 business days for Ibex and Pacific Avenue sandals)
Product Weight (size 9):
Thickness: 13mm
TrailStar Laces provide extra length to accommodate all foot sizes. Please trim excess material after sizing the sandals to your feet.
*All TrailStar Sandals are non-returnable/non-exchangeable after laces have been trimmed*
TrailStar Ibex
Our most rugged adventure sandal, the TrailStar Ibex combine our ultra-secure TrailStar laces with the ultra-strong Ibex soles. Easily adjust these over the foot laces to keep a secure fit and the Ibex sole provides excellent traction on all surfaces. Whether its mountain peaks or muddy trails, you can be sure footed with every step in your TrailStar Ibex!
Sole
What makes the Ibex soles so special is the Vibram® Zegama (6mm) Morflex (6mm) composition. Choose between our proprietary UltraGrip or Black 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!
TrailStar Lacing System
Increased security from over-the-foot style lacing is the hallmark of TrailStars. The TrailStar Lacing system features a specially made forefoot strap made from Toray® Ultrasuede and a nylon mesh. The result is an extremely comfortable material with the strength properties of webbing. The forefoot strap is completely adjustable and anchored through the bottom of the sole. Final adjustments are made through a tension lock on the outer heel post. All forefoot straps are cut-to-fit after adjustment. The heel section of the lacing system employs two heel posts covered in Ultrasuede for comfort. Heel strap adjustments are locked into place using Velcro®. The result is an extremely comfortable and secure lacing system that is ready for adventure!
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
I have a couple pairs of trailstar alphas and have used them for hiking. One pair is getting pretty worn out (the ultragrip footbed is coming unglued, soles wearing out, anchors breaking) so I thought would try the new lug sole variety. It takes some work to get the anchors settled into the lugs so they don't stick out. I like the new triglide buckle instead of the bulky velcro over the instep. I've walked around outside but have not done enough to comment on durability. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I’m glad I was able to change my omegas to ibex. Excellent traction and it went with me as I spent a month in Australia in the city, ocean and mountains. Will likely be my go to foot wear as soon as the weather allows here in Seattle.
Been wearing them for a cpuple of days and i like them so far
I’ve bought several pairs of various Shamma sandals in recent years, some of which broke prematurely (in various places—Shamma kindly replaced the broken parts). With this pair of Trailstar Ibexes, the weak points seem to have been addressed; just got back from a rocky-trail run and they were great, good traction, no sliding between foot and footbed even on the irregular surface. Looks like these will be my go-to trail-running shoes for a good while to come.
I got a pair of Trailstar Ibex as a custom order a few months ago, and they are the perfect sandals for rugged, rocky terrain. The lugged sole has excellent grip, and the straps are very secure (once you get them adjusted.)
I took these up a couple of mountain trails in Arizona, and my feet felt secure and protected. The soles provide enough protection without being stiff. I could feel the sharp rocks, but they were never painful. The straps kept my feet fully locked in even when walking and running on uneven or slanted surfaces.
The only downside is that the straps are tricky to adjust. I got some rubbing on the inside of my second toe, but after I tightened the straps and made sure they were fully set back into the crease between my toes, I had no more issues.
Overall, they are exactly what I hoped they would be.
