"Barefoot" style footwear has one goal - to allow your feet to function and move as freely and naturally as possible. ZuZu sandals are designed just for that. With a wide toe box letting your toes spread as they should, a thin, zero-drop, and super flexible sole that lets your feet do their magic, ZuZu sandals meet all criteria while allowing your feet to move naturally - as they should!

"Barefoot" style footwear has one goal - to allow your feet to function and move as freely and naturally as possible. ZuZu sandals are designed exactly for that. With a wide toe box letting your toes spread as they should, a thin, zero drop and super flexible sole which lets your feet do their magic, ZuZu sandals meet all criteria while allowing your feet to move naturally - as they should!

Excellent question!

Out of three main reasons:

1. A genuine desire to improve where possible. From an environmental point of view, using and reviving a highly durable material that is otherwise garbage, is the best way to minimize unnecessary pollution and energy waste.

2. Quality, quality, and once again quality. It's not easy for us to explain in just a few words how complex and superior a car tire's rubber is in comparison to other materials in the footwear industry. Contact us if it interests you, and we will be happy to tell you more about it.

3. Performance. The tire grip easily outperformed any other sole we tried, and it hardly wears out over time.

To summarize things up, although recycled tires are pricier than any other sole material we could use, we believe it is superior to other materials and makes a real difference!

Even though it might take a short while to get used to, it's extremely hard to go back to any other type of sandals once you did. The toe strap holds your foot from sliding forward while letting your toes spread freely and naturally.

Sure thing! All of our sandals and performance straps are 100% vegan.

Click here and watch our short video tutorials to learn how to adjust your ZuZu. If anything isn't clear, send us a message or an email, and we'll contact you right away.

To best maintain the elasticity of both straps and footbeds, avoid leaving your sandals under direct sunlight or near a heat source for a long time. It can dry out and impair the flexibility of the footbed and the durability of the straps.

Periodic cleaning with water, soap, and a brush will keep the sandal flexible and well-groomed. Do not dry the sandal under direct sunlight.

A bad smell develops due to the accumulation of bacteria and sweat on the footbed. The best way to prevent an unpleasant odor is to clean your sandals periodically. If your sandals get some unpleasant odor that won't go away using soap and water, simply rub some baking soda on the footbed and let it rest overnight. When morning comes, rinse and return to regular use.

We make ZuZu Sandals out of upcycled car tires. In reasonable use, the sole is designed to withstand thousands of kilometers, just like a car tire and even more (we do not weigh a ton or move at 100 km/h).

The lifespan of the straps varies from person to person and depends on the person's stride, activity, and the type of straps chosen (leather or performance).

All ZuZu sandals are assembled with our performance straps that are designed for intense use, such as running, hiking, or any outdoor adventure.

While our leather straps are ideal for everyday use, please understand that leather is a natural material, and therefore extended usage under conditions of heat, dampness, and intense use such as running and trekking may cause accelerated wear and tear. Be sure to replace back to your performance straps before going on your next adventure.
It takes just over a couple of minutes to replace the straps and once done, your sandals will get a fresh look!

Does running on upcycled car tires makes sense? Of course there is!

All ZuZu Sandals feature our 10,000 km tire sole warranty which covers ANY abrasion of the bottom tire sole of the sandals, as long as it happens during regular use.
Long lasting, suberb ground traction is what these tires were made for and they will continue to do so under your feet.

We are making ZuZu with the finest materials so that your sandals will serve you for years to come. However, manufacturing defects may happen in parts such as gluing, buckles, lace plugs, and sewing. Our general warranty covers any defect in any of the components of the sandals for 6-months from placing an order. Any claims beyond that period will be taken care of by our customer service.

For more info, please read our full warranty policy.

Sure thing, our performance straps are made for that!

From chasing the bus, through morning runs, to trail marathons, we've done and still do it all in ZuZu sandals.

If you've got the leather straps on, running is not recommended due to accelerated wear and tear.
Be sure to replace back to your performance straps before going on wild adventures.

Durable and soft, our performance straps are designed to last and are the best choice for every outdoor activity. If running and hiking a lot is in your nature, these are your go-to.

You can also hike or run with our leather straps even though it is less recommended. The continuous stretch and tension may shorten their lifespan in this type of use.

Our leather straps are a bit more stretchy and therefore excellent in daily use, where you take your sandals off and on more often.

Can't make up your mind? consider getting both for the best ZuZu experience :)

Of course you can! And you should ;)

All of our sandals and straps are water-frienly and dry super fast!

Although ZuZu Sandals runs true to size in most cases, we highly recommend checking our size guide and printing out the sizing page.
This way you will be 100% sure that you're getting a perfect fit!