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Zinal

TrailReleased 2021-07-01JP

Zinal is a first-generation lightweight trail racer built for short-to-middle distances, vertical races, and technical terrain. Its dual-density PROFLY midsole combines lightweight foam above with rubberized EVA below to balance cushioned landings and forward drive. Vibram Megagrip Litebase with 4mm lugs keeps traction light, while recycled mesh, a gusseted tongue, and toe reinforcement help block debris.

Intended uses:
Trail, Race
2 sources · checked 2026-08-15

Specs

Among 865 listed shoes, this is a lighter / lower-stack Trail

Weight
242g
Of 811 known values: 200 lower, 4 equal, 607 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lighterLower 25.2%, including ties / average -25g
Drop
4mm
Of 815 known values: 64 lower, 55 equal, 696 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lowerLower 14.6%, including ties / average -2.8mm
Stack height (heel/forefoot)
22 / 18mm
Of 694 known values: 12 lower, 8 equal, 674 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lowerLower 2.9%, including ties / average -12.7mm
Carbon plate
No
83% of 786 known models have no carbon plates
Midsole
PROFLY
Outsole
Vibram Megagrip Litebase
Reference price
$160
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
Men's 242g / 27cm from Deckers Japan official PR TIMES press release; women's value is 199g / 24cm.
Plate note
Complete official construction specifications identify a dual-density PROFLY midsole and Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole without a carbon structure. The sources do not separately state whether any non-carbon plate is present.

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Weight x stack height

registered average: 265g / 34.7mm (686 shoes)

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Spec distributions

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Weight

This shoe 242g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)

97g375g

Drop

This shoe 4mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

Stack height

This shoe 22mm·registered average 34.7mm (694 shoes)

10.5mm58mm

Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.