Pat's Xero Loop Barefoot Sandal tying style

Barefoot Pat’s Xero Loop Variation

Pat made a tweak to the Xero Loop style that you may like. His video is in French (with a couple of English words tossed in, like “slip on” 😉 ) First, a few tying tips and notes: Tying the Lace knot: This is the knot we most commonly use, especially with our 100% polyester […]

Al Kavadlo working out in Xero Shoes

Fitness Guru Al Kavadlo chats with Xero Shoes

I met (online) Al Kavadlo over 3 years ago and was really impressed with what he was teaching and how well he practiced what he preached. Al has been a big fan of Xero Shoes, sending us photos of him running through the streets of New York, across the Brooklyn Bridge, and performing all manner […]

Barefoot running on Youtube – A webinar with Jon and Mel

Think you can’t run an ultra-marathon? Well, think again. Maybe your limitations aren’t what you imagine them to be. I just had a great chat with ultra-runners, Jonathan Sinclair and Melissa Gosse that I know you’ll love, whether you ever plan to run an ultra or not. Watch the webinar and you’ll learn: Do you […]

Get Xero Shoes for free (better than a coupon ;-) )

Even though Xero Shoes cost MUCH less than any similar product, especially with our 5,000 mile sole warranty, I know that for some people the price of Xero Shoes is more than they have. Well, here’s a way you can get a pair for free 😉 Let us know how you do with this “magical […]

Men's Health Barefoot Running Stumbles

Men’s Health Barefoot Running Article … more of the same

The recent “Special Report” in Men’s Health about barefoot running has inspired me to help you make a career change. You, too, can write an article about barefoot running that will appear in a major newpaper, magazine, or television show, if you do the following. Ten Steps to writing a popular barefoot running article Open with […]

Become your own barefoot running coach

I had an intense sprinting workout 2 days ago, followed by an even more intense weight lifting workout and this morning I can barely walk. Even more, I did a minor tweak of something in my ankle which I’m noticing as I walk on my treadmill (I have a treadmill desk). As I’m walking, I […]

Ande's Barefoot Sandal Tying Style #1

Ande’s Blinged out Tying #1

Ande has a fun, funky no-toe, no-thong tying style. (Actually, she has two, and this is the first). Note the added bling with beads

Uber-Ultra Minimal to the Max

Okay, it doesn’t get more minimal than this (hence the name). Arguably, this is even more minimalist than the Ultra-Minimalist Hitch since there’s no knot. Our first customer service manager, Bill Babcock, came up with this idea, and he uses it for running 100+ miles/week. To make this style, you’ll need 2 “Crow Beads” (available […]

Get Stronger. Run Faster.

I’m a total fitness geek. I’m always on the lookout for a new workout, a new exercise, a new challenge. I’m also an efficiency geek. I like things that give the maximum bang for the minimum buck, if you will. And, I’m a sprinter, so I pay the most attention to anything that will make […]

How to wear huaraches barefoot sandals

Barefoot Sandals, Triathalons, and Speed

I got a call today from someone asking: I’m a triathlete, and I love the idea of barefoot running, or using your sandals… but how quickly can I put these on and then run with them? The time to transition between biking and running is important to me. And once they’re on, will they fall […]