Trailblazer – Trail-Ready & Wide Toe Box Barefoot Hikers
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Color Stone Gray/Orange
Size M 7
Trailblazer Size Chart
Find your perfect fit
How to Measure Your Feet
OnBarefoot Size Chart
| USA | EU | FOOT LENGTH | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEN | WOMEN | EU | INCH | CM |
| 4.5 | 6.5 | 35 | 8.9 | 22.5 |
| 5 | 7 | 36 | 9.1 | 23.0 |
| 5.5 | 7.5 | 37 | 9.3 | 23.5 |
| 6.5 | 8.5 | 38 | 9.4 | 24.0 |
| 7 | 9 | 39 | 9.6 | 24.5 |
| 7.5 | 9.5 | 40 | 9.8 | 25.0 |
| 8 | 10 | 41 | 10.0 | 25.5 |
| 8.5 | 10.5 | 42 | 10.2 | 26.0 |
| 9 | 11 | 43 | 10.4 | 26.5 |
| 10 | 12 | 44 | 10.6 | 27.0 |
| 10.5 | 12.5 | 45 | 10.8 | 27.5 |
Fitting Notes
- Wide toe box designed for natural toe splay
- Between sizes? We recommend sizing up
- These US sizes are matched to this style’s real measurements, so they may differ by half a size from other brands — trust the CM column
- Measure feet at the end of the day when they're largest
- Always use your larger foot's measurement
Need Help Finding Your Size?
Contact us at support@onbarefoot.com
Why your feet hurt
A trail shoe should not fight your foot on the way up
Tap a spot to see why it hurts.
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When your feet are tilted all day, everything above them adjusts to compensate.
In TrailblazerYour balance comes from the ground up, not from a wedge. -
A raised heel tips you forward, and your knees absorb what your feet cannot.
In TrailblazerNo hard shape pressing on one spot mile after mile. -
A stiff sole stops your foot bending, so the work travels up into your lower legs.
In TrailblazerYour foot reads the ground instead of being held still. -
Your toes are held in a point all day, so the widest part of your foot carries the pressure.
In TrailblazerYour toes splay and grip on uneven ground.
Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.
What you get with Trailblazer
Grip and toe protection for trail and river without boot weight
Bite on ground that usually slides
A multi directional lugged outsole with dedicated rock zones.
Your toes are shielded out on the trail
A wrap around anti kick toe cap takes the hit from rocks and roots.
Out of the river and back on the path
The Lycra mesh upper drains and dries quickly.
Steady over long uneven miles
The front is wide and foot shaped, so your toes splay and grip.
It flexes freely and keeps its shape
A soft rebound sole twists and bends without deforming underfoot.
Locked in with one pull, cold hands or not
Bungee cord lock lacing locks the fit in a single motion.
The details, if you want them
- Style
- Barefoot trail and water crossing hybrid
- Shoe type
- Trail and outdoor hiking shoe
- Best for
- Hiking, trekking, camping, water crossings, beach, casual wear
- Upper material
- Breathable Lycra mesh with synthetic overlays
- Insole
- EVA foam
- Outsole
- Non slip lugged rubber with rock zones
- Sole profile
- Zero drop
- Toe box
- Wide, barefoot shaped
- Toe protection
- Wrap around anti kick toe cap
- Closure
- Bungee cord lock
- Water
- Quick draining, not waterproof
- Care
- Rinse, air dry away from direct heat
What to expect
The first two weeks
Your feet need a few weeks.
Day 1 to 3
A couple of hours
Around the house.
Day 4 to 7
Half a day
Add a short walk, not a hike yet.
Day 8 to 14
Most of the day
An easy trail one afternoon.
Day 15 on
All day, every day
Take them up the hill.
Why it works
What Trailblazer actually does for your feet
Bite on ground that usually slides
Lugged outsole grips trail, rock and sand.
Your toes are protected out there
Toe cap shields against rocks and roots.
Your toes finally have room
Wide, foot shaped front, so toes splay.
The weight
You do not wear your shoes. You lift them, about 7,000 times a day.
A normal hiking shoe adds a few ounces. Multiply that by 7,000.
14 oz per shoe
Weight you stop lifting, every day
0 lb
One shoe per step, at 7,000 steps a day.
Why this pair
Trailblazer against a boot on the same trail
Fit and anatomy
Shaped like a foot, not a wedge
Your toes should sit inside the outline, with room to spread.
Put your foot on the insole. Your toes should sit inside the outline with room to spread.
It gives where your foot needs it to.
Room across the front, so nothing squeezes your toes together.
- Foot shapedtoe box, room to splay
- Zero dropheel and toe sit level
- True to sizeelastic laces, nothing to tie
No seam across the top, so nothing digs in.
Questions
Trailblazer questions, answered
How should I size the Trailblazer for hiking?
Fit true to size for most people. Since barefoot shoes can run slightly short and feet can swell on longer walks, size up half a size if you are between sizes, have wider feet, or plan long days out. Women use US Women's sizing and men use US Men's sizing, chosen at the top of the page.
What are the Trailblazer built for?
They are trail ready shoes for hiking, gravel and moderate trails. A breathable mesh upper sits over an enhanced 5mm protective sole with an aggressive multi directional lug tread for grip on loose ground.
Can I still feel the trail with the 5mm protective sole?
Yes. The 5mm sole is thin enough to keep you connected to the ground and let your foot flex naturally, while adding protection from rocks and roots underfoot. It is zero drop, so you move in a natural, level stance.
Do the lugs and mesh need a break in period?
The mesh is comfortable right away. If you are new to barefoot shoes, start with shorter walks so your feet and calves adjust to the flat, flexible feel before your first long hike.
How do I clean them after a muddy trail?
Let mud dry, then knock it off and brush the lugs clean. Wipe the mesh with a damp cloth and mild soap and rinse the sole. Air dry them away from direct heat rather than using a dryer.
Is there a difference between the women's and men's Trailblazer?
Same trail design, tread and 5mm sole. The sizing scale is the only difference. Switch between Women and Men at the top of the page for the correct sizes.
What is the return policy?
They come with a 30 day money back guarantee. If they are not right for the trail, contact us within 30 days for a full refund. We ship to the US and CA.
