Be Outdoor: Barefoot Sandals by Xero Shoes

Be Outdoor Germany: Barefoot Sandals from Xero Shoes Our friends at Germany’s blog, Be Outdoor, tested out Xero Shoes’ two sandals, the Z-Trail EV and Genesis.  In this review, they talk about Xero Shoes’ natural fit, feel and comfort, designed so your feet feel good all day. These two sandals are great for outdoor adventures […]

tips keep shoes clean

Tips to Clean Your White Shoes

Use this three-step Xero Shoes-approved process to keep your shoes looking their best. No fancy equipment needed! If you have a brand new shoe and you want to give it the most dirt protection possible,  consider using a protectant spray like Jason Markk Shoe Protector Shoe Repellant Spray. Cleaning Advice Here’s how the designers and Customer […]

Born To Run

“THE DREAM SHOE”: A PARTNERSHIP WITH XERO SHOES & BORN TO RUN 2 AUTHORS

Fifteen years ago, Christopher McDougall’s iconic book Born to Run changed our ideas of running technique, and running footwear, forever. But McDougall and Eric Orton, his running coach and recent co-author of Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide, haven’t ever officially partnered with a running shoe company. UNTIL NOW. On April 13th, Xero […]

How I Built This

Xero Shoes on “How I Built This” Podcast

APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY AMAZON WONDERY Xero Shoes founders Steven Sashen and Lena Phoenix were recently featured on the immensely popular NPR podcast and radio show How I Build This, hosted by Guy Raz. How I Built This dives deep into the origin stories of iconic brands, sharing how visionary entrepreneurs weather the trials and failures on the […]

Fun Simple Partner Movements

5 “MOVEMENT SNACKS” TO DO WITH A PARTNER

5 “MOVEMENT SNACKS” TO DO WITH A PARTNER It’s time to rethink what a workout can be! Sure, there’s definitely still a time and place for a dedicated run, yoga class, or lifting session. But the movement in your life doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t) end there.  Fill your life with purposeful, stimulating physicality, and […]

A Podiatrist Explains Why “Every Shoe Is A Walking Shoe”

It’s tempting to treat your shoe rack like a toolbox. For each situation, there’s a product in the $133 billion shoe industry to fit it, from workout shoes to hiking, running, and yes, even walking shoes!  But do we need to have a specialized shoe for something as fundamental and human as walking? Massachusetts-based podiatrist Dr. […]

Can You Cure Plantar Fasciitis with Barefoot Running?

A new study by Michael Rathleff and his colleagues offer a new approach for treating plantar fasciitis: strength training. More specifically working on foot and calf strength.Click here to read about the research. I can’t say I’m surprised by this. It’s often the case that gaining strength cures many movement-related problems. But what’s most interesting […]

The Press Can’t Get Enough of Xero Shoes’ Winter Boots

The Press Can’t get enough of xero shoes’ winter boots LIFESTYLENEWS – Dámské zimní zateplené boty Xero Shoes Alpine “Zimní přírodu si nyní můžete užít v zimních botách Xero Shoes Alpine. Už nemusíte obětovat přirozený pohyb a pohodlí, když teplota začne klesat a ve vzduchu začnou poletovat první sněhové vločky. Vaše nohy udrží v teple […]