I'm new to minimalist running and I love these shoes. This pair replaces their 360 and is much more suited for outdoors running (the 360 is NOT). I use it on dirt and pavement and it's great for that. Sole thickness appears to be a big discussion for minimalist runners and is probably personal preference. These soles feel a little thicker than the 360, but it's not a difference I can feel when running. Highly recommended. Tip: Search for "tabi socks" on Amazon for split-toe socks to match.
They are a little bit warmer then the 360's but not uncomfortably so, the split toe is unnoticeable when you put them on, rounded/split are pretty much the same. Overall they are great! I have to ease into them slowly though so I don't hurt my feet, I may post back an updated review in a few months or so.
I was really excited about the prospect of the Terras for "rugged ground" as all the roads around here are gravel. I ordered a pair from Amazon and again one of the supporting bands was not attached for about 2 inches. I called and emailed to report this as they need replacing. I ran in them this morning as I had no response to the issue. I can say categorically as someone who used to run barefoot 35 years ago that they are not up to gravel roads. half inch pebbles protrude through the sole and bruise the ball and instep. I can see these are fine for grass, sand rock and many other surfaces but not gravel roads. I can recommend them otherwise as long as they fix the the quality.
The soles are probably the same thickness for size 12 which I take and the small sizes. Likewise the wearer will not feel the pebbles through the soles if they are only 110lbs as opposed to 190lbs as I am. A thicker sole on the larger sizes would be good.
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I'm not a runner or an athlete, I use these for everyday shoes. I'd rather be barefoot all the time, but that's not practical, so these are the next best thing. They are an improvement over the original ZEM's in several ways. I can walk on wet pavement without getting my feet wet, and the shoes will last much longer due to the new sole design. Traction is greatly improved as well. The only downsides are reduced sensitivity through the soles (although you might consider that a benefit), it's more like wearing shoes. They are also more structured than the old design, I call the old ones my foot mittens. These are definitely shoes.Best Deals on ZEMgear Men's Terra Split Toe Shoes
So far these shoes are doing quite well, I haven't attempted to take them trail running yet but I have run on grass and some pavement and done some basic crossfit style workouts and they are doing just fine as far as wear and tear.They are a little bit warmer then the 360's but not uncomfortably so, the split toe is unnoticeable when you put them on, rounded/split are pretty much the same. Overall they are great! I have to ease into them slowly though so I don't hurt my feet, I may post back an updated review in a few months or so.
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great shoes durable and comfortable. these are like walking bare foot they improve balance and make good shoes for marshal art. the have excellent traction. the only draw back to them I have found is that they are a little lox so you may have to roll up your pant leg to keep the form getting under your heel as you walkFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for ZEMgear Men's Terra Split Toe Shoes
I bought a pair of Ninjas originally for Karate training in the park and then noticed that the bands on the left foot were coming away from under the sole. A replacement pair were sent but took 3 weeks to get here.I was really excited about the prospect of the Terras for "rugged ground" as all the roads around here are gravel. I ordered a pair from Amazon and again one of the supporting bands was not attached for about 2 inches. I called and emailed to report this as they need replacing. I ran in them this morning as I had no response to the issue. I can say categorically as someone who used to run barefoot 35 years ago that they are not up to gravel roads. half inch pebbles protrude through the sole and bruise the ball and instep. I can see these are fine for grass, sand rock and many other surfaces but not gravel roads. I can recommend them otherwise as long as they fix the the quality.
The soles are probably the same thickness for size 12 which I take and the small sizes. Likewise the wearer will not feel the pebbles through the soles if they are only 110lbs as opposed to 190lbs as I am. A thicker sole on the larger sizes would be good.
