We’ve seen a big trend in barefoot running shoes that fit the feet like a glove, and now Sazzi is taking this to a new direction with the “Toe Motion Footwear” system, which includes four toe posts (for all five toes). The company, which gets its name from the ancient pueblo dwelling of the Anasazi people, was founded by Mark Thatcher, who previously launched Deckers. This time around he’s creating footwear that is actually based on the Anasazi’s tribes traditional footwear – albeit with a modern twist.
Where the original Anasazi featured two toe posts to help make for stability over rough terrain, Sazzi takes a cue from the barefoot running style shoes. The company calls this the “quad post lateral stability system,” or QPLS, and it is meant to provide control and comfort for negotiating obstacles on land and river, while still providing a flexible open feel.
These shoes are made of 100 percent recycled PLUSfoam material, which also allows wearers to send the shoes back when they’re worn out, and in turn the material can be used to make new shoes!