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Summer Cruzer promo! Get Cruzers for $49.95 plus free colored cruzer buckles! just add any pair of Cruzers to your cart and the discount will be applied autmatically!
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*
Key Specs
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Sole composition and stack height:
8mm Vibram Newflex
1mm UltraGrip or goatskin leather footbed
Total stack height of 9mm.
Weight: Approximately 4.7oz/sandal (at size 9)
Shipping + Returns
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Production Time: 5-10 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.
TrailStar Maximus
The TrailStar Maximus pushes performance with every step. Designed for intense activity that requires speed and precision, the TrailStar Maximus functions as well in the gym as it does outdoors. These lightweight and secure sandals break the boundaries of what you expect from minimalist footwear.
Sole
The Maximus use 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.
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. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube to get a glimpse of how we do it on a regular basis.
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Overall the fit and feel is almost as good as being barefoot! I love my trail runs and hikes. It really creates a different connection and experience when you're running.
Don't make the mistake I made and print the size chart for accurate sizing. I bought the size based off of my other barefoot shoes and these run bigger. I cut the laces before I realized that they weren't the perfect fit. I was too excited! Otherwise, very comfy and versatile! These are my first pair of barefoot running sandals and I'm very glad I got them!
After buying a pair of Cruzers I ordered a pair of TrailStars. I got both of these in the Leather Maximus variant. The difference between these is in the lacing, both models have the same sole and footbed. I really like the Maximus, it's thick enough to not be floppy, but thin enough to give decent ground feel. While the Cruzers lacing is light weight and instantly comfortable, the lacing on the TrailStars does take a bit of adjustment to fit perfectly. It's also tighter on the foot, which is a mixed bag. While you can almost forget that the you are wearing the Crusers, the TrailStars are always there. However, you do feel more surefooted in the TrailStars, and they are a more 'dressy' option. I wear the Cruzers while riding my bicycle, or at the beach, the Trailstars are more at home when eating out, or going somewhere more 'formal'.
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Karen OKeeffe
Great sandal
Love this sandal. It hugs close to my foot and is so bendable. My feet feel great and it provides just enough barrier from urban environment.
Great customer service. Helped me adjust between sizes. thank you
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michaela
great sandals, one suggestion
I got this August 2023, and have gotten tons of wear out of them (the velcro front strap version, ultragrip, short straps, as i have low volume feet, and size 6.5, and these are the perfect length for me. i never have to worry about my toes coming off if im on the ball of my foot, but not so long that i trip. I’m usually an 8 or 39 ish in other brands). I looked up sizing and reviews in barefoot groups I was in, and that was super helpful. I was looking for a minimal sandal that had substantial lacing, like my chacos, that were way too much shoe after i switched to barefoot/minimal shoes. I have recommended this brand, and a this style in particular, to many people. I wear them on day hikes, and in the city.
my one small request (which is probably not a quick thing) would be to make scaled strap-width options for the smaller shoes. like what if the width of the strap on a size 6 sandal was 70% the width of a size 14 sandal (making up the numbers) but yea i have a smaller foot, so i would personally love a slightly more minimal strap, both for aesthetics, and bc i think it would still be functional, just more minimal. idk. like petite clothes patterns are often tweaked in subtle ways. upon taking photos for this review right now, i noticed that a plastic bit is missing. did not affect wear at all, and hadn’t noticed otherwise.
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Sarah Horwinski
Comfortable and secure fit
I was a Chacos toe loop sandals wearer before I got into barefoot shoes and realized how heavy they are. About a year ago, I was thrilled to see that Shamma offered a toe loop strap sandal, and I tried on a pair of TrailStars Maximus. I knew right away that I loved the comfort of the laces and the sole was a good thickness but impressively flexible and still lightweight. The strap wasn't long enough (this is before the new buckle model without velcro on top), and there was pain at my mid-foot when I walked in them. I reached out to Customer Service about a possible custom sole and they said it was possible, but encouraged me to try the longer laces first. I returned them but then a year later, I went ahead with a custom sole. They fit perfectly- I gave myself more mid-foot room and the top is shaped so that there is just the right amount of space around all of my toes. I love the way they feel secure on my foot- my walking feels more natural than when I wear EarthRunners. I just wore them backpacking and they were comfortable, did fine in water (swimming), and was able to adjust them easily.
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Elizabeth Matson
Simply amazing!
These shoes are wonderful. You can customize the tightness on each part of your foot perfectly. The straps don’t rub and the sandals are quick to get on and off. The sole material feels broken in as soon as you put them on, giving you cushion but also excellent ground feel. Shamma is my new favorite brand in the land of minimalistic sandals!
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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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