I’ve said this before, and I’m going to say it again. It seems silly that in the natural movement and minimalist footwear world, we need to prove something as obvious as “use it or lose it.” Using your feet means letting them bend, flex, move and feel. “Losing” them means not letting them do those […]
There’s nothing worse than leaving your beloved home in pure fright. Through the Dignity Restoring Hope Foundation, we were able to connect with Iryna and her young family of Ukrainian refugees. Introduce yourself, what is your name and how old are you?“My name is Iryna and I’m 30 years old.” Where are you from?“I’m from […]
Imagine this: trekking the Continental Divide Trail which is over 3100 miles, or almost 5000 kilometres, with FIVE KIDS and a newborn baby! The Netteburg Family is making their way along the CDT, and we are lucky enough to sponsor them in Xero Shoes the entire way. In 2020, the Netteburg Family trekked the Appalachian […]
David Weck developed the BOSU ball which is all about helping people maximize their health and performance. What shoe do David, and his team at weckmethod.com wear? Check out the video, below, for the answer to that question plus his great (and FAST) advice on how to make the transition from a “normal” shoe to […]
“And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet.” Khalil Gibran Of the 206 bones in your body, 52 are in your feet. Each and everyone contributes to getting you to where you are going and is a potential major hindrance if not cared for. As a long-distance, long-term athlete, I spend […]
Footwear News tests “The 20 Best Walking Shoes for Men to Wear All Day Long and TWO Xero Shoes make the list. Podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal recommends a more minimalist shoe so that your feet can build strength: “The difference and benefit with minimal shoes is that they don’t have the structure and cushion to […]
Want to improve your health AND have fun? Take a hike! Hiking has significant health benefits. Here are just 5: Hiking on rugged trail surfaces is a natural way to engage your core muscles, Burn calories — Hiking on uneven terrain increases the amount of energy used by your body by 28 percent compared to […]
Runner’s World lists Xero Shoes’ Prio as the “Best Stylish Comfort Minimal Shoe” and Xero Shoes’ Mesa Trail as the “Best Road-to-Trail Shoe” in their article featuring the Best Minimal Shoes. SEE THE LIST Mesa Trail Prio
For Women’s Health’s 2022 Sneaker Awards, Xero Shoes’ Zelen Running Shoe made the list of “best running shoes.” For those that aren’t a fan of clunky running shoes, the Zelen was picked because it’s lightweight and sustainable, made with recycled materials. SEE THE LIST
Xero Shoes’ Mesa Trail was featured in Runner’s World’s Tester Notes column in the March print issue. RW Shoe Tester Don Kuntzman wrote about the Xero Shoes Mesa Trail running shoes after testing them out on a marathon. A small excerpt: “These are a good bridge for runners who want more grip on trails but […]
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