Tens of thousands of people all around the world of all ages use Xero Shoes for running… and walking, hiking, biking, camping, going to the beach, hitting the gym, doing yoga, even running 100-mile ultra marathons. Our former Customer Happiness Manager, Bill, ran from his house to the bus, from the bus stop to the […]
We don’t currently have a way to let you select different laces when you order, but if you’re adventurous, you can buy extra laces and swap them out with the ones that come with your Clouds and Genesis. (It’s actually not that hard to do.)
Okay, that’s not a question, but I’ll talk about it anyway 😉 Most people who say this are thinking of flip-flops. Xero Shoes are very different from flip-flops, and people who don’t like things between their toes are usually fine in Xero Shoes. What’s the difference? First, because of the heel strap, Xero Shoes stay […]
If you have a headache because you’re hitting yourself on the head with a hammer, wearing gloves won’t stop the pain. In other words, it’s not just a question of taking off your shoes and experiencing magical healing powers. Running barefoot, or in running sandals, gives you a lot of feedback about your running form. […]
Frankly, we don’t know. We’ve had people put over 10,000 miles on a pair… and they’re still going! Like any shoe, how long they last depends on your running style. If you use good barefoot technique and are light and easy, without scraping your foot on the ground, you’ll enjoy them for quite a while. […]
The Venture and Cloud are ready-to-wear barefoot-inspired sandals. Both products use our exclusive FeelTrue® rubber, the only outsole product made specifically for barefoot-style sandals. The Venture’s sole is 5.5mm thick, compared to either 4mm or 6mm on the DIY kits. The Cloud has 3mm of Barefoamâ„¢ in the forefoot for a bit of extra comfort […]
Practically anything. Take a walk on the beach, a hike in the woods, hang out with friends, stroll around the campsite, approach a climb, paddle a canoe or a raft, do yoga or Crossfit, run a marathon… I’m not sure that Z-Trail, or any sandal for that matter, is right for lateral motion sports, like […]
Use the templates that are linked on the fit page (scroll down to find the different sandal templates by size and style). NOTE: Please measure your foot and/or use the templates. Sandal size is very often different from shoe size. Also, if you have the Z-Trek, you may need a different size in the Z-Trail. […]
Light and easy. I can’t give you a barefoot running lesson here (for that, see the links on our home page). But just by wearing them, you’ll find quickly that you don’t want to land hard on your heel as you walk or run in Xero Shoes. The best advice I can give is: to […]
The Genesis is pre-made with a 5.5mm sole. If you want something thinner, check out our 4mm Connect outsole on our DIY kit.
