Activ Laufen: Born to Run Shoe Review

Aktiv Laufen: Born to Run Shoe Review Aktiv Laufen reviews trail running shoes, including Xero Shoes’ newest Born to Run Mesa Trail. READ THE REVIEW

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2023: BEST SHOES FOR DAD​

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2023: Best Shoes for Dad Here are two things we can pretty confidently say about men: They appreciate comfort Once they find something comfortable, they wear it… until it’s worn out A foot-friendly, durable pair of barefoot shoes fits the bill on both counts. No matter what activities he loves doing, naturally comfortable […]

Are Cushioned Shoes Bad for Your Joints?

ARE CUSHIONED SHOES BAD FOR YOUR JOINTS? Big shoe companies will try to tell you that all that padding and “motion control” technology is helping to protect you from impact.  A new study from Oregon State University found the opposite. You can read all about it in this New York Times article: “Super-Cushioned Running Shoes are […]

The Perfect Summer Shoes to Go with Every Type of Adventure

THE PERFECT SUMMER SHOES TO GO WITH EVERY TYPE OF ADVENTURE Summer fun is just around the corner. Are you ready for days at the beach? Have you made plans to spend some time on your favorite trails? Or maybe you’re thinking of an urban getaway to a new city? Whatever you’ve got planned, having […]

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: The Perfect Xero Shoes For Every Woman in Your Life

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE: THE PERFECT XERO SHOES FOR EVERY WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE Being a mom is many things, but “easy” generally isn’t one of them. But a truly comfortable pair of barefoot shoes for women make every daily challenge a little more manageable – and every fun activity just a little more enjoyable. Use this […]

From Fighting Cancer to Running 80 Ultra-Marathons

Movement was a healing power for ultra-runner, Randy Kreill. In this episode of the Movement Movement podcast, Kreil shares his incredible story of coming back from thyroid cancer in his 40s, and finding new inspiration in ultrarunning. To date, he’s run over 80 ultra-marathons, including 13 in 2019 alone, all in minimalist footwear. Xero Shoes […]

FAZ: Xero Shoes’ Scrambler Mid Review

Thanks to Germany’s newspaper, FAZ, featuring a review of Xero Shoes’ Scrambler Mid hiking boot. Editor Walter Wille says, “…the extraordinarily low weight and a thin outsole – specially made by Michelin – are the outstanding features of the Scrambler Mid. With its knobby tread, the sole is reminiscent of a studded mountain bike tire. […]

XERO SHOES NAMED IN GEAR JUNKIE’S “EMERGING GEAR” LIST

One of our latest releases, the Sunrise, was recently featured in Gear Junkie’s Emerging Gear article. “Xero Shoes makes a lot of impressively lightweight shoes, but the new Sunrise is the all-time lightest. At 5.9 ounces in a men’s 9, the Sunrise is a minimalist slip-on camp shoe with a fold-down heel and a microsuede […]