Vegan friendly
Water-friendly, machine washable, and quick drying
10mm thick sole from heel to toe, zero-drop (barefoot-friendly/minimal)
Proprietary sole material developed through 2 years of R&D:
• Flexible, shock absorbent, lightweight
• Tuned for ground-feel while eliminating pain from stepping on small objects
• Industry-setting durability (4-5X Vibram® soles commonly used for similar products. [1] ) No resoling necessary
• Slip-resistant on wet surfaces
• Forms to your foot while maintaining 75% of it's original thickness (compared to 40-60% for similar products [2] )Technical thread design for:
• A balanced grip for most surfaces
• Displaces large volumes of water on wet surfaces to further improve slip-resistance
• Lugs are invisible from the side for a sleek silhouetteLightweight: a Black on Black EU41 (US M8.5/W9.5) is around 310 grams (10.9 oz) per pair
Straps made from custom technical nautical fiber originally developed for boating ropes:
• Industry-setting abrasion resistance
• Impervious to salt-water and sun
• Look and feel as soft as cotton (but isn't cotton)
• Do not shrink when wet (you'll have the same fit wet and dry)
• Compress and flatten against your skin and between your toes for maximum comfort
• No sharp edges anywhere, no stitching or knots
• Dirt and stain repellent fibersRedLink™ by Curious Red
• Patent-pending RedLink™ fastening system provides infinite adjustment increments without Velcro®, buckles, knots, or loose slack straps
• Quickly adjust tension for a looser every-day fit or a tighter performance fit. Simply slide the RedLink™ to control tension without taking your Makus offContinuous straps are infinitely adjustable: Fits each of your forefoot, heel, and ankle for perfectly fitted sandals unique to your foot
Straps don't touch the ground and won't break due to specifically designed strap grooves that hug them and lift them off the ground. We've seen zero abrasion in ~3 years of wear (3)
Custom-made high-quality footbed:
• Water-friendly, slip-resistant rubberized fabric footbed
• Quick drying (minimal water absorption)
• Odor resistant. All materials used naturally resist growth of bacteria that causes bad odors (Not chemically treated so the effect won't fade)
• Non-staining
• Incredibly abrasion resistantHeel guard hugs your heel to keep it clean and protect it (especially if you drive a car in sandals)
Toe cup reduces reducing frequency of Makus catching the ground while walking
[1] Based on independent 3rd party testing according to ISO standards, compared to Morflex and Newflex materials respectively.
[2] Based on independent 3rd party testing according to ISO standards, compared to Morflex, EVA, and Phylon materials.
[3] Straps tested in real-world conditions and for extended-wear periods approximating 3 years of normal wear. There was no observable abrasion in the straps as a result.