Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #7 – Use Transition Shoes

It seems obvious that if you’ve been wearing high-heeled running shoes (or just high-heels), that you’ll want to transition slowly to barefoot by switching to a shoe with a lower heel… then lower… then lower… then lower, until you can handle barefoot. But, not surprisingly, what “seems obvious” isn’t always what it seems. So, add […]

Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #6 – Lengthen your Achilles Tendon

If you’ve been wearing shoes that are not zero-drop (that have heels higher than the ball of your foot), your Achilles Tendon has shortened. Before you can run barefoot successfully, you’ll have to lengthen that Achilles… At least, that’s what a lot of people will tell you. Is it true? Whattya’ think? Share your thoughts, […]

Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #5 – It’s Frustrating to Learn

If learning barefoot running is frustrating, then it’s clearly not for you… that is, unless you understand the VALUE of frustration. And how long should it really take to learn to run barefooted? You’re about to find out… Any thoughts? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video with your friends. […]

Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #4 – Walk before you run

Before you try running in bare feet you should walk in bare feet. That’ll prepare your feet. Or will it? I’d love to hear what you thought of that. Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video with your friends. Watch the rest of the Barefoot Myths, Lies, and TRUTH video […]

Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #3 – Prepare to run barefoot

You can’t just START running barefoot without some sort of preparation. Stretching. Strengthening. Something. Right? Uh… What did you think? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video with your friends. Watch the rest of the Barefoot Myths, Lies, and TRUTH video series here. The content of this post does not […]

Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #2 – Your Calves Will Get Sore

So, you’ve taken off your shoes to run barefooted. Obviously, you’re using different muscles… so obviously, you’re going to get sore… so, OBVIOUSLY, you need to strengthen your calves and Achilles tendons. Or so you might think 😉 What did you learn or discover? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this […]

Barefoot Running Myths, Lies, and TRUTH #1 – Toughen your Feet

CLEARLY, if you’re going to run in bare feet, you need thick, calloused feet… right? Well… watch and find out. So, what did you think? Share your thoughts, comments, and questions, below… And then share this video with your friends. Watch the rest of the Barefoot Myths, Lies, and TRUTH video series here. The content […]

Xero Shoes Coupon Scams!

Sometimes I think the Internet brings out the worst in people. If you search for “Xero Shoes Coupons” you will find a TON of sites saying they coupons for saving money on Xero Shoes. The problem is that they’re fake. All of them. It’s a real hassle for us because we’ll get calls from customers, […]

Bernard Lagat Won’t Run Barefoot?

This just in from the “WHAT A SHOCK… NOT” category: Runner who gets paid millions from shoe company says he won’t run barefoot! In an interview with The Guardian, Bernard Lagat, the Kenyan-American 13-time medal winning middle- and long-distance runner, is asked by Kate Carter: So, um, ever run barefoot? Bernard’s response: [Laughs] Well, since […]

Make your own Sandals - DIY huaraches

Make your own sandals, Janice style ;-)

Our Customer Happiness Manager, Janice, has been on a roll, creating new DIY sandal designs. This latest was inspired by our Z-Trek sandals. It uses the “loop” idea from this sandal, and the Heel Strap from our Amuri sandals. Remember, when you make a kit that has laces touching the ground (like the outside edge […]