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 […]

Xero Shoes Closes $2.3M Deal with JPMorgan Chase

(Broomfield,CO) September 17, 2018– Xero Shoes just announced the successful completion of a $2.318M debt transaction with JPMorgan Chase Bank. Xero Shoes plans to use this debt capital to support their already rapid growth, increase their product line and marketing efforts, and refinance existing debt. Inc. Magazine reports that Xero Shoes has a 3-year growth […]

An Easy Running Program for Beginners

When I tell people that I love distance running, I often get reprimanded. “You’re going to blow out your knees,” people warn me.  I don’t know if they genuinely think they are going to save me from the perils of ACL surgery or if people just like to get on a soapbox, but it’s getting […]

Tips to Transition to Minimalist Running

There is an overwhelming amount of information available in the world today on how to best make the switch from regular padded or “supportive” footwear to minimalist footwear. The Xero Shoes team themselves have accumulated an amazing amount of great information and other tips on making the transition, but as a couple of ultra-marathon runners who […]

Can’t Find the Size, Color, or Style You Want? Here’s why…

We know that some people are upset because we may not have the size, or color, or style of the Xero Shoe that they want. Huge apologies. Clearly, it’s not our intention to run out of inventory and be unable to replace it in a timely manner. It’s happening for a few reasons, that I […]

Fitness for Executives – Dobbycizing

Trying to get a good workout, but don’t have enough time? Xero Shoes CFO and co-founder, Lena Phoenix, has a new workout program that I know you’ll love. Do you have a similar fitness plan? If so, we’d love to see it!

Maximal Shoes Not a Solution?

From the “We told you so” file comes this new bit of running shoe research: The study concluded that runners experienced a higher impact peak and increased loading rate with the “maximal” shoes. Increases in both factors are associated with a greater likelihood of injury, such as plantar fasciitis and tibial stress fractures. Actually, this […]