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 MODELS: WARRIORS, WARRIORS LE, WARRIORS MAXIMUS, WARRIORS MAXIMUS LE, CHARGERS, CHARGERS LE, MOUNTAIN GOATS, MOUNTAIN GOATS LE).
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!
SUPER LACING SYSTEM
(OUR SUPER LACING SYSTEM INCLUDES MODELS: SUPER BROWNS, 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 CRUZER LACING SYSTEM INCLUDES THE CRUZERS AND PACIFIC BLUE CRUZERS MODELS).
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!
Love them, great for prolonged walking of hard flat surfaces
I have been wearing these shoes for the last 2-3 weeks. These are my second pair of barefoot shoes and my first pair of Lems. I bought these as a pair of slip-on shoes to use around the house.
These shoes have a thicker sole than some of the more purist varieties of barefoot shoes. The thicker sole was one of the deciding factors in selecting these shoes. My house is built on a concrete slab and does not have carpet which means the floor is uniformly flat and has no give. I find wearing thin-soled barefoot shoes on this surface for protracted periods too uncomfortable. The Lems solved this problem.
The only real downside to these shoes is that you tend to feel less of what is under your feet due to the thicker sole, which makes you feel a little less connected with the ground. This is a more than reasonable trade-off for the extra comfort it brings. I think the thicker sole makes these a great bridging shoe for someone wanting to get into going barefoot. Perhaps with time I will reach a level where I can wear very thin-soled shoes on these particularly hard, flat surfaces; however, until then I am really glad to have these.
These are my first pair of "barefoot" shoes. I really like them. They have a somewhat narrow profile, which means that they fit my narrow feet perfectly. It took me a couple of days to get use to them, after which I did notice a change. I definitely feel more stable, particularly whilst doing exercises standing on one leg.
[Update November 2025] Still like these shoes, but I do struggle with them if I am largely walking on hard, flat surfaces (e.g. carparks, shopping malls, concrete pavement). Not sure if this will improve with time, but for the time being these are not shoes that I can wear all day on those kinds of surfaces. I am willing to accept that it could be user error and that I may have gone too hard too quickly, given I have not worn barefoot shoes previously. Still think they are good quality shoes.
