4 Exercises to Strengthen Your Feet (And Ankles)

This article was updated on April 10, 2023 I’ve always been a fan of shoes as a fashion statement. However, when looking cool or sexy becomes the priority over feeling good, we have a problem. It is no secret nowadays that the health of our body directly affects how we think and feel. The last […]

5 Essentials to Pack for Your Next Adventure Travel Trip

There’s travel. And then there’s adventure travel. Adventure travel means different things to different people. It can mean a long backpacking trip through the Peruvian Andes. It can mean spending a month riding the longest rail line in the world. It can mean scrambling up a mountain side. Whether you’re bagging peaks, tackling every zip […]

How to Be Lighter on Your Feet While Running

Why You Want  to “Run Lighter” Running lighter can have three significant effects on your running: Make running fun Become more efficient Help reduce injury risk How do you run lighter? It just takes a few minor form tweaks that you’ll discover below. Use Sound to Know How “Light” You’re Running The sound your feet […]

How To Correct Slapping Sounds While Running Barefoot

Experienced barefoot runners find running barefoot light, easy, and fun. If you’re not experiencing the same thing, or if you have various issues like blisters or soreness… you’re doing something different than the people who aren’t having those problems. If you wonder, “What might they be doing differently? What could I change to make this light, easy, […]

Foot Recovery Tips from a Functional Podiatrist

Our feet carry us through life, supporting our weight and keeping us on the move. They carry us through our day to day, but we often don’t appreciate them until they start to ache or become injured. Research suggests that up to 87% of people will experience foot pain at some point in their lives. […]

A Podiatrist Explains How Shoes Impact Your Foot Health

  Massachusetts-based podiatrist Dr. Alissa Kuizinas (and Xero Shoes partner) has more than a medical perspective on footwear. She struggled with foot discomfort for years. With each step she took, her big toe would jam against the inside of her shoes – “even with my ‘good shoes’ on,” she recalls. The $133 billion shoe industry […]

3 Reasons to Try Barefoot Hiking Boots

3 Reasons to try barefoot hiking boots @danisflowing lays out for us three facts about barefoot shoes that’ll knock your socks off (literally). Who knew going barefoot could be this game-changing? “If I could go back in time, I would get myself a pair of barefoot shoes sooner.” “The roomy toe box and minimal design […]