The secret to finding comfortable shoes… It’s probably not what you think. And it’s definitely not what “Big Shoe” companies have been saying for the last 50 years. It’s not because you need more arch support or better cushioning or to control your pronation or supination. The secret is actually what humans have been doing […]
Many people see sport as a microcosm of life itself. How we compete, how we train, how we handle winning and losing — what we do in our sport is a reflection of our how we manage the rest of our life. And it works the other way, too. More, sport gives us a chance […]
We believe anyone can have the superpower of making their own shoes. Our DIY Kit allows you to cut your footbed and lace away as you wish. However, some of our customers, like Kelly Culp, take it a step further and create extraordinary lace styles like this one, to share with the Xero Shoes world. […]
What’s the best way to get in a run during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let me start by saying that I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV or the Internet. New information may make require an update to my suggestions. If you know of something that would make this post be more […]
Due to COVID-19, many countries have suspended postal deliveries, and many others are experiencing extremely long delivery times, something we, unfortunately, learned AFTER shipping many parcels during our recent sale. The below list includes countries we are currently unable to ship to due to COVID-19. Please note this list includes India, Israel, and South Africa. […]
by Danny Dreyer, Founder of ChiRunning/ChiWalking, www.chirunning.com The minimal running shoe boom, a trend that the pain-free ChiRunning technique welcomes, is creating meaningful questions and discussions. There have been reports of new types of injuries resulting from running in minimal running shoes, or should I say, running too much, too quickly and with improper running […]
by Danny Dreyer, Founder of ChiRunning/ChiWalking, www.chirunning.com It amazes me that we, as human beings, pay so little attention to the daily health of our feet. But, what amazes me even more is how little attention runners and walkers put into having healthy feet. It’s not like they’re a body part that gets seldom used. […]
When I talk to many runners who still use “traditional” running shoes,and then tell them about Xero Shoes, they often say “Well, there’s a debate about barefoot/minimalist shoes.” First, the quotes are because what we call “traditional” running shoes have only been around for less than 0.05% of the time humans have been wearing protective […]
We asked our team why they wear Xero Shoes and their transition from traditional shoes over to minimalist. Here’s what they had to say– “Until working at Xero Shoes, I didn’t know minimalist shoes even existed. I’ve always had trouble finding a comfortable and casual shoe. I was tired of feeling that way and didn’t […]
Are you Canadian? Know anyone in Canada? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that MEC is now carrying Xero Shoes. At the moment, you can find the Mesa Trail and HFS on their website: If you don’t know, the Mesa-Trail is our lightweight trail running shoe. Grippy, comfy, breathable, with a wide toe box […]
I'm an international ultramarathon athlete and I wear Xero Shoes for races. No blisters. No smelly feet. But I also use them as my everyday sandals (they look way cool!) and I recommend Xeros to everyone.Melissa Gosse
As a barefoot runner I’ve heard lots about huaraches but it wasn’t until Steven made me my first pair (I have two) that I understood how much fun they are to run distances in!Scott McLean
Thank you for making these amazing huaraches. I love how they feel. I forget they are there so much so I have worn them to bed a few times!Tasha Riggs
If you somehow manage to wear through the outsole on your Xero Shoes, we will replace them for a nominal cost. 
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