Yama 1 Mens

Yama 1 is incredibly light shoe, extremely flexible yet protective enough for nice longer runs on the trails. Very impressed with the quality and feel. Definitely very special shoe with quite different vibes compared to other barefoot shoes. I’m loving this purchase so far, just got it, time will tell how long they will last. Thank you guys for creating a great product!

I'm really liking these shoes. Small warning, I thought because of the large toe box that I could size down from normal sneakers, but I would advise against that, the length can still be an issue. But once I went up a size they feel incredible. They are light and comfy, no break in period needed. They also still feel very secure, clearly designed to be snug at the top and around the heel so there's no movement, they are a treat.

These are the shoes I’ve been seeking for years- the Goldilocks hiker/trail runner that for me is the perfect balance of ground feel, movement, stack height, and support. I live in CO, where most trails are hard and rocky, so my favorite barefoot shoes (I wear them daily) just don’t protect against rocks enough. The Yama 1 takes me back to my previous favorite hiker, Altra Superior 3.5- back when the stack height was low and the toe box was wide. These are even better. I can’t speak to durability because I’ve only hiked/ran 10 miles so far, but I’m in love. My only con would be the footbed has some texturing I don’t like (maybe to prevent sliding around?), and the laces are too long. Minor gripes for a shoe that I’ve been dreaming of, and didn’t think existed. If you love minimalist shoes with a wide toe box, but need a bit more rock protection, this is for you.