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Muscle & Fitness Says Xero Shoes’ Alpine is Best for Winter
And if you don’t have the print edition, you can check out the Alpine and other gear in their article, Dressed to Descend.
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John Wadley Joins Xero Shoes from Altra as VP of Product Development
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, […]
Five Calisthenics Leg Exercises for Building Strength and Muscle by Xero Hero Al Kavadlo
Updated 7/22/22 For most sports, leg strength can give you, well, a leg up on the competition. Even if you’re not an athlete, though, leg strength is important for health and wellness. If you like to exercise but you aren’t a gym person, you might think that running, cycling or hiking are your only options […]
Xero Shoes’ Top 3 Minimal Boots for Cold Weather
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 […]
New Research – Minimalist Shoes Improves Balance and Strength in Kids
I’ve said this before, and I’m going to say it again. It seems silly that in the natural movement and minimalist footwear world, we need to prove something as obvious as “use it or lose it.” Using your feet means letting them bend, flex, move and feel. “Losing” them means not letting them do those […]
Xero Shoes Partners with Dignity Restoring Hope
There’s nothing worse than leaving your beloved home in pure fright. Through the Dignity Restoring Hope Foundation, we were able to connect with Iryna and her young family of Ukrainian refugees. Introduce yourself, what is your name and how old are you?“My name is Iryna and I’m 30 years old.” Where are you from?“I’m from […]
BOSU Ball creator’s favourite Xero Shoe?
David Weck developed the BOSU ball which is all about helping people maximize their health and performance. What shoe do David, and his team at weckmethod.com wear? Check out the video, below, for the answer to that question plus his great (and FAST) advice on how to make the transition from a “normal” shoe to […]
Foot Care for Endurance Athletes
“And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet.” Khalil Gibran Of the 206 bones in your body, 52 are in your feet. Each and everyone contributes to getting you to where you are going and is a potential major hindrance if not cared for. As a long-distance, long-term athlete, I spend […]
Footwear News: Xero Shoes Prio is one of the Best Walking Shoes
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 […]
Hiking for Health
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 […]
