The Atlas is our first high performance sandal, engineered for technical trails and built to last. Its lightweight and high traction sole combines Vibram® Morflex grip with a moisture-wicking, organic canvas footbed for all terrain traction and all-day comfort.
Sole: Vibram® Morflex Outsole (Globally Sourced)Weight: 6.2 oz (single sandal, men's 9 / women's 11)Thickness: 13.5mm outsole + 1.5mm footbed = 15mmFootbed: Moisture-wicking Organic Canvas, GOTS Certified DyeGrounding: Grounded Conductive Laces™ & iON SYNC® earthing plug
Grounding Technology:
Handcrafted to connect you to the planet, the Atlas Earth Runner features our proprietary Grounded Conductive Laces™ and iON SYNC® earthing plug. These innovative elements create an electrical bond with the earth, mimicking the barefoot experience.
How It Works:
- Grounded Conductive Laces™: Stainless-steel-lined laces and a copper lace plug weave grounding properties directly into the sandal’s design.
- iON SYNC® Earthing Plug: A conductive rubber plug at the mid foot facilitates electron transfer from the earth to the sole of your foot.
- Barefoot-Like Connection: The secure and free lace design ensures a natural, grounded feel with every step.
Thickness: 15mm Vibram® Morflex outsole with 5mm lugs
Sole: Vibram® Morflex Outsole (Globally Sourced)
Footbed: Earth Grip
- Moisture-wicking Canvas
- GOTS (Organic) Certified Small Batch Dye
Laces: Performance laces provide ultimate security and longevity on all of your adventures, while the thinner & more flexible Lifestyle laces are ideal for maximum comfort in casual everyday life.
Grounded Conductive Lifestyle Laces™
Three different lifestyle lace constructions available:
1. Ergonomic Lifestyle Laces
Most pliable lace construction
- 9/16” Double Tubular Webbing™
- Earthing Plug & single Conductive Stainless Steel (SS) Thread
- Colors: Cloud (Single SS), Canyon Clay (Double SS), Sunset (Double SS), Carbon (Double SS)
- Agave laces (Double SS) are slightly thinner than other Ergo laces with a 1/2” Double Tubular Webbing™
2. Classic Lifestyle Laces
Balanced pliable/secure lace construction
-
5/8” Mil-Spec Reinforced Two-Ply Webbing - color: Charcoal-lite (a lighter version of our previous Charcoal laces)
-
1/2" Mil-Spec Reinforced Two-Ply Webbing - color: Tribal, Rarámuri
- Earthing Plug & Conductive Stainless Steel Thread
3. Performance Laces
Most secure lace construction
-
9/16” Wide
-
1/2" Hydrophobic Polyester Webbing Core
-
1" Mil-Spec Nylon Reinforcement (Wrapped)
- Earthing Plug & Conductive Stainless Steel Thread
- *Sage Performance laces are slightly thinner, with a 1/2" total width
FAQ
How does the iON SYNC plug enhance the earthing effect of Atlas Sandals with conductive laces?
The iON SYNC plug significantly boosts the earthing effect by increasing the conductive surface area. While the stainless steel-lined laces and copper toe post plug provide grounding through the upper, the iON SYNC plug makes the entire sole conductive when moistened by sweat electrolytes. This nearly doubles the grounded surface area in contact with the skin.
Can the Atlas model be worn in water?
Yes, all of our sandals can be worn in water. The Earth-Grip footbed resembles the feel of a mild bare earth equivalent--with superior all weather traction. The 100% cotton footbed will hold some water weight until it has a chance to dry.
Is the Earth-Grip footbed Organic?
The footbed is dyed in small batches using GOTS certified organic dye in Los Angeles California. The fabric itself is not certified organic. The farmers in India who grow our cotton use traditional practices that have been in place for over 100 years--before non-organic fertilizers were introduced.
We laminate the Earth-Grip footbed to the Vibram® outsole using solvent free thermal adhesive.