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 […]
The below is a first-hand story by Xero Shoes’ Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Steven Sashen: Getting a blister from barefoot running was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. Let me back up and tell you the whole story so you can understand why. On my second barefoot run ever, I was so […]
Xero Shoes Expands Brand Availability to European Consumers with New Website Leading U.S. Minimalist Footwear Brand Anticipates Further Growth in Europe with Faster Shipping, Lower Cost Fulfillment Broomfield, Colorado (November 11, 2021) — Xero Shoes, a leading provider of natural movement footwear based in the United States, announced that starting today, November 11, the brand’s […]
To get a just-right fit for your sandals, follow the instructions below. And if you need more help, feel free to reach out to our Customer Happiness Team at [email protected] For all of our sandals, you want to aim for “snug but comfortable.” Z-Trek and Z-Trail EV sport sandals Aqua Cloud and Genesis huarache-style thong […]
Not infrequently, when the topic of barefoot running comes up, or someone takes a look at my Xero Shoes, whomever I’m speaking with will say: I can’t do that. I need support. Oh? I’ll respond. Why do you need support? Then something happens that I love. I get one of two seemingly contradictory answers. Either: […]
“How do I start barefoot running?” “What’s the best book/course/coach for learning to run barefoot?” “Can you show me what barefoot running form looks like?” Xero Shoes Co-Founder and Co-CEO Steven Sashen gets these queries a lot and avoided responding for months… until now. Read below to get his thoughts.
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