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Luna Sandals vs Shamma Sandals

Two minimalist sandal brands compared on fit, ground feel, durability and best use case. Luna Sandals is better for running, hiking, adventure, while Shamma Sandals is better for race-day sandal running, ultralight performance.

Luna Sandals = running, hiking, adventure. Shamma Sandals = race-day sandal running, ultralight performance.
USA · Minimalist sandal

Luna Sandals

Huarache-inspired minimalist sandal built for running, hiking and outdoor movement.

Ground feel10.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability9.0
Style7.0
Value7.0
Overall8.4
USA · Minimalist sandal

Shamma Sandals

Race-bred huaraches. Featherlight construction with some of the best ground feel anywhere.

Ground feel10.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability9.0
Style7.0
Value8.0
Overall8.6

Specs

Luna SandalsShamma Sandals
CountryUSAUSA
CategoryMinimalist sandalMinimalist sandal
Drop0 mm0 mm
Toe shapeOpen-toe / natural splayOpen-toe / natural splay
Best forRunning, hiking, adventureRace-day sandal running, ultralight performance
Price tier$$$$
Family-testedEditorialEditorial

Winner by category

Ground feelTie
Toe freedomTie
DurabilityTie
StyleTie
ValueShamma Sandals
OverallShamma Sandals

Which should you buy?

Buy Luna Sandals if: You want running, hiking, adventure from a minimalist sandal brand. Long-distance huarache runners.

Buy Shamma Sandals if: You want race-day sandal running, ultralight performance from a minimalist sandal brand. Running races in sandals.

Our take

Shamma Sandals edges out overall (8.6 vs 8.4) on the categories above. Luna Sandals is still the better pick if you specifically want running, hiking, adventure. Bottom line: choose Luna Sandals for running, hiking, adventure, choose Shamma Sandals for race-day sandal running, ultralight performance.

Where to buy
Visit Luna Sandals

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Where to buy
Visit Shamma Sandals

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