The Hidden Hamstring: Release Low Back Pain – Xero Shoes

  By Matt Giordano, @theyogimatt Updated 7/26/22 The Lower Back   Do you suffer from tight hamstrings? Many runners, active adventurists, and even those who sit at a desk all day experience tremendous hamstring tightness. (“Hamstring” is the term usually used for the muscle group that runs along the back of your thighs.) As a […]

Usain 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) of those places and give us your best caption about Steven and the greatest sprinter of all time. One winner will […]

Barefoot Shoes for Weightlifting – Xero Shoes

Barefoot Shoes for Weightlifting & Strength Training  By Allison Goldestein Think about the last time you went to the gym to lift weights. You likely planned your outfit in advance. (How much will I be sweating? How good do I want to look? What’s actually clean?). But when was that last time you thought about […]

Get Xero Shoes Z-Trail at REI and get a $10 Xeroshoes.com Gift Certificate

We are THRILLED to announce that you can now buy our best-selling Z-Trail sandal at REI stores across the country and at REI.com! Plus, we have a special offer for you: Buy a pair of Z-Trail at an REI store or REI.com and you can get a $10 XeroShoes.com gift certificate! Get all the details […]

Jumping Rope for Cardio

It might be a lot of fun, but jumping rope is not just for kids. The jump rope is a fantastic device for building stamina and athleticism, plus it’s also a great method for burning fat. In fact, a jump rope is one of the best cardiovascular conditioning tools out there–way better than a treadmill […]

More Buzz about Vibrating (and Parkinsons)

It’s happening again, I think. In the Thomas Industry, David Mantey reports on a new device designed to help Parkinson’s patients “walk with greater ease.” What does it do? It applies vibration your feet. A few years ago, I reported on a similar device. So… Q: What is vibration doing? A: Stimulating your nervous system, […]

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 […]

Comfy, Cushioned Shoes Can CAUSE Injuries

This just in from the “Tell me something I didn’t know” department. 😉 The UK’s Daily Mail reports, “Comfy trainers RAISE the risk of injury.” You would think that a major publication telling readers why “maximalist shoes” are bad for you would make me happy, but read on and you’ll see why my glee is […]

5 Tips to Help Prevent Running Injuries

While it’s not possible to never get injured when running (or living, for that matter), here are 5 tips to help keep injuries at bay.   What do you think? Have any other tips? Leave them in the comments, below. Think other people could use these tips? Share this page. Want it for yourself?   […]

The Evolution of Xero Shoes in an Ultra Marathon Running Couple

Xero Shoes is a company that has come a long way. Looking back, we have come quite a long way as runners and adventurers. As we’ve grown, we’ve realized what a long way we’ve come WITH our Xero Shoes. We ordered our first pair of Xero Shoes in 2013 after reading the book Born to […]