Men's Genesis Barefoot Sandals

I got these bc I love wearing flip-flops to my gym, I can just hop on the mats and get going but my sport wears at my entire body arguably the most out of every sport because joint breaking is legal in our competitionsover the past 2 years I've been toe bar'd, ankle locked, foot swept, ankle picked, you wouldn't think there are so many ways to attack someones foot but there are and I noticed that normal shoes and flip flops wouldn't allow for a proper recovery and PT/rehab phase for my feetLike I said I love flip flops, I gotta have them for summer and at the gym but after doing some research it turns out that flip flops cause a slight pitch down/lateral pronation of your toes to prevent your flip flops from flying off your feet during every stride, over the course of thousands of steps this can mess with your feet most noticeably for me the plantar fascia, which I would always have cramp up super tight while brawling a training partner further injuring my foot.. essentially the heel strap on these "flip flops" prevents the feet from performing unnatural movements while taking a step like what happens with normal flip flops, and over thousands of steps you really start to notice that your feet are being "corrected" in these barefoot "flip flops" due to the heel strap and the thin minimalist soleWhen I first got these "flip flops" I second guessed my purchase.. the lacing was too long and I had issues getting my toes to not poke over the tip of the sole but it was just user error, took me a day to figure out that I just needed to trim the lace back evenly on both sides and that I had the heel strap way to tight for a proper fit, and after a couple weeks the lace will stretch out a little so I did have to do a second trim but it's not that big of a deal for a dialed in fit(I put on both flip flops and got them on exactly how I wanted them to fit, I took them off and ball parked each segment of lace with a ruler and then made little adjustments to make them really even, I cut the 4 plastic ends off and then I popped each one open with a flat head, then I trimmed back each lace end leaving 1/2"-1" left attached before the heel adjuster, I cut the lace at an angle and melted the two ends together before putting back on the plastic end pieces)If these work to get my feet in better shape they should work for you too

I just got these yesterday and I am OBSESSED! First off, no one is telling me to write this review. It’s all on my own.I love being barefoot but with the places I go outdoors there is always glass or hot pavement, so I decided to try these out. Today I took my son to a rugby game where I was on every type of ground possible mud, gravel, grass, blacktop, concrete and a local creek. I never felt like the sandals were slippery or that I was sliding in them. They are very stable. The tread on the bottom is just enough to get you some grip while on a muddy shore.Also, I forgot I was actually wearing them while walking around until I was trying to be careful getting into the creek behind the stadium for some quick fishing.I can’t wait to see if they have boots for the winter because I will definitely be buying a pair if so.If you are a barefoot lover, these are affordable and totally worth it.

First- they are laced correctly even though it looks odd.Second- use the QR code on the tag to watch videos for adjusting your straps.I have been wearing barefoot style shoes for a year. Going into summer, I wanted a sandal that would feel the same (lightweight, comfortable). After some research, I bought the Genesis.They look adorable and are super comfortable. I can't wait to wear them all summer.

I bought these because I generally get Knee pain wearing sneakers and learned that my right ankle is weak is a result of this. I enjoy going for walks and sometimes a run but hesitate out of fear that my knee will swell up. I also don’t do many leg workouts because I don’t feel my knee supports me doing squats, etc. After learning about wide toe box shows, barefoot shoes and sandals, I did some research.The reviews ultimately suggested developing stronger and healthier feet and an increase in size of the calf muscles so I bought a pair.They arrived Friday night, one review recommended watching a YouTube video to show you how to adjust the straps on the sandals to increase their functionality and comfort. So glad that video was short! After adjusting the straps I walked around my bedroom to test them out. The next day I had major plans to commute by subway train to the city, meet a friend at a museum and head to Central Park thereafter. I took a risk by deciding that I would wear these sandals (with a backup pair of sneakers in my bag). I walked 15,000 steps that day and didn’t experience any knee pain while standing on the train from Brooklyn to upper east side, walking around the Met Museum, walking 20 blocks to Central Park over pavement, rocks, grass, sand and hills! My calf muscles eventually started to burn (I kept giggling inside because I was enjoying the feeling of them being worked out). I also loved feeling the ground beneath my feet and could immediately tell when I was walking on a different terrain unlike the feeling of wearing sneakers. It felt like muscles I’ve never engaged before were being activated in various parts of my feet to a point where I did not want to take these off and didn’t mind the walks.After just one day in these I started debating buying a second pair to wear around the house while using the other pair for outdoor activities. I plan on going on many more walks this week, perhaps a bike ride and a light jog to see how well these hold up and how my body responds to them. Also a friend invited me hiking outside of the city, if I go I’ll take these for a spin. Thank you for making these affordable and functional!I will update my review later on detailing some of the future experiences I mentioned above as well as how my ankle and knee holds up in hopes of helping people gain better insights on the pros and cons of these shows.

Got mine and tried them on to see how they felt and needed to be adjusted. Wore them for less than five minutes and the rubber strap loop on the right sandal broke down to the sole. Don't waste your money on these.