Will Maximal Running Shoes HURT You?
When you run, you can hit the ground with anywhere from 3-6 times your body weight. That’s a lot of force! Clearly you need a LOT of cushioning to deal with that force, right? Well, this is the...
View ArticleUsain Bolt beaten by 56 year old Xero Shoes CEO?!
We’ve seen Steven run from bears, lions, racecars, and more…but Usain Bolt? We’ve put this pic on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and here, on the blog, where you can comment below. Head to one (or all)...
View ArticleHow to Develop Better Mental Strength for Running
By Mel & Jon Sinclair, @ultrameljon “Running is 90% mental and the other 10% is in your head.” – Ray Zahab We’ve all heard it before…your mind will give up before your body. And after running a 90...
View ArticleStop, Drop, and Yoga
Stop, Drop, and Yoga Yoga has become increasingly popular over the last few years with a 50% increase of Americans doing yoga between 2012 and 2016 with approximately one in three American having tried...
View ArticleThe Hidden Hamstring: Release Low Back Pain
By Matt Giordano, @theyogimatt The Low Back Do you suffer from tight hamstrings? Many runners, active adventurist, and even those that sit at a desk all day experience tremendous tension in the...
View ArticleParkour and Free Running in Xero Shoes? Yup…
We took some Xero Shoes out to a parkour gym to have some fun and put our shoes (and sandals!) through their paces. Let’s just say, it was super fun: Want to see more of this? What’s the coolest thing...
View ArticleWhat do you say when you put on your Xero Shoes?
When Kelly, above, first put on her Daylite Hiker, she commented, “It feels like you’re not even wearing shoes!” We’re proud to say this isn’t the first, second, or well, hundredth time we’ve heard...
View ArticleParallette Universe
Parallel bars that are low to the ground are known as parallettes. Though they might not appear to offer anything special at first glance, these little, low bars are an amazing tool. Wrist pain is one...
View ArticleThere’s More to Running Than Just Running
There is no shortage of race training plans, strength-building exercises, and recovery plans out there for runners. If you’ve ever followed us on our journey, you know that we think the physical aspect...
View ArticleDave Cavanagh + Xero Shoes Prio = American Ninja Warrior!
BIG CONGRATS to Dave Cavanagh Dave is a multiple-time “walk on” to American Ninja Warrior. He was, finally, invited to compete in the recent try-outs in Baltimore and… well… check out how he did. And...
View Article#BadPoetryGreatShoes
Xero Shoes fans around the world submitted their #BadPoetryGreatShoes submissions. Download now to read the eBook. The post #BadPoetryGreatShoes was originally published at Xero Shoes thanks to Rachel...
View ArticleHiking on a 49% Grade: Koko Head Crater Trail
If you’re ever on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, take time away from the beach to hike Oahu’s many trails. Each are beautifully unique, providing you access into the mountains or a path to breathtaking...
View ArticleXero Shoes makes Inc. 5000 list for 3rd year in a row
Once again, we are SO proud to be featured in the Inc. 5000 list, honoring the fastest growing companies in America. This is the third year in a row we’ve been on the list. (We would have been on for...
View ArticleOur Denver boot is the opposite of a Denver Boot!
If you haven’t already figured it out… We TOTALLY missed the connection between our lightweight, cold weather-friendly Denver boot and, well, a “Denver Boot” — the thing they stick on your wheel when...
View ArticleXero Shoes T-Shirt Contest
Do you want YOUR design to be the next Xero Shoes T-Shirt? Here’s how: To Enter Click the links below to download the templates for the short sleeve t-shirt, long-sleeve t-shirt, or singlet below....
View ArticleA Rubber Band is the Secret to Better Running?
Could a new form of foot binding be the secret to better running? I don’t mean wrapping up your feet in the infamous style of ancient China, but something developed by some mechanical engineers at the...
View ArticleA new minimalist barefoot-inspired shoe – SPEED FORCE!
The Speed Force is our lightest, most minimalist, closest-to-barefoot shoe yet. We designed it as a “racing flat,” but it’s so comfortable that people are wearing it all-day, every day. They’re also...
View ArticleHappy Xero-ween!
Halloween is a favorite day here at the Xero Shoes office. But, then again, we also dress up for “Onesie Wednesday” and “Non-casual Friday” (which is more open-ended than Formal Friday). Of course,...
View ArticleSprinting in the Speed Force
As a Masters All-American sprinter (57.5 years old when I’m posting this), I’m often asked what a sprinting workout looks like. There are a number of them, but here’s one that I did for the first time...
View ArticleOur BIGGEST. SALE. EVER! No coupon needed
What to say? This is the biggest sale we’ve ever had and we hope you take advantage of it (PLUS the chance to win one of 10 $50 XeroShoes.com gift certificates). All of our boots, shoes, sandals, and...
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