Broomfield, CO (October 18, 2022) – Xero Shoes, a leading provider of natural movement footwear, welcomes John Wadley as the VP of Product Development. He comes to Xero Shoes from VF Corp.’s Altra brand, where he was Director of Product Innovation and Sustainability. Wadley will lead Xero Shoes’ product development staff, liaising with Product Design, […]
Cooler weather is finally here and it’s time to swap out your sandals for comfy, warm boots. Instead of turning to clunky boots that are hard to pack for fall travel or office wardrobe changes, or boots that pinch your toes together, consider Xero Shoes’ barefoot-inspired casual boots. Our boots are designed with a wide toe box […]
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 comes out with their annual list featuring the “Best Minimal Shoes.” It’s no surprise to see two of Xero Shoes’ bestsellersfeatured: The Prio is named the “Best Stylish Comfort Minimal Shoe” and the Mesa Trail as the “Best Road-to-Trail Shoe”. So what is a minimal shoe? The Journal of Foot and Ankle Research […]
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. The Zelen is available in the United States and EU. 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 […]
A study by a team led by Drs. Sarah Ridge and Marc Olsen showed that merely walking in minimalist shoes built foot muscle strength as much as doing a foot-strengthening exercise program. That study didn’t use Xero Shoes, but Dr Ridge says that wearing Xero Shoes should give the same benefit as the ones used […]
Can you run barefoot if your legs are different lengths? This is a question our co-founder Steven Sashen gets asked at least once a week. Watch this video with Steven and Joshua Gordon about barefoot running technique and leg length issues (and a LOT more). The content of this post does not constitute and is […]
Colorado-based newspaper, the Denver Post included an insert, The Harvard Health Guide to Healthy Living. Lots of great info in there, but my favourite is the section, Keeping Your Feet Healthy. What does it recommend? Check out this video for a few highlights and my commentary. And if you want to read the transcript instead […]
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