Barefoot Sandals Shamrock Style

Happy, and barefoot, St. Patrick’s day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Xero Shoes! I don’t know about you, but I’d love to find this barefoot sandal 4-leaf clover in my garden. I’m sure it would make you lucky if you found it;-) Since moving to Boulder, CO almost 20 years ago, I love St. Patrick’s day, not just because of the […]

Barefoot Running is Bad For You!

Is barefoot running good or bad for you?  Despite the growing popularity of barefoot running, many people still believe the myth that barefoot running is bad for you.  People who THINK barefoot running is bad for you will bring up certain assertions we will address below.  If someone tries to convince you that barefoot running […]

Xero Shoes Barefoot Sandals On Shark Tank

In 2013, Lena and I had the honor and pleasure of appearing on the ABC hit reality-business show, Shark Tank on ABC… and on October 1st we appeared on CNBC, who syndicated the show. Over 30,000 applied to be on the show and we were on pins and needles for months, waiting to see if […]

Xero Shoes Barefoot Running Sandals on Shark Tank

We were on Shark Tank!

Did you see us on ABC’s Shark Tank? (if not, click here) Want to try a pair of Xero Shoes • Original Barefootware and have the fun and benefits of being barefoot… plus: The protection you want A perfect fit (you can trim them to size if you like) Style that expresses your personality (with […]

Tie huarache running sandals Amanda's way

Amanda’s Chaco Style Running Sandal Tying

Amanda has a clever Chaco sandal-inspired tying style First, a tying tip: Lacing tips: Amanda’s Chaco-Inspired Tying Style This video makes a reference to our old name, Invisible Shoes. Also, you can do the same lacing style, but “rotate” it so the knot ends up behind your heel! And since there’s exposed lace under your […]

Raymond's Thong Barefoot Running Sandal tying style

Raymond’s Double-Thong Running Sandal Tying Method

Raymond Mack developed this nice thong style Once you get the tension just right, you slip ’em on and off in a second. People use this tying style for everything from walking to running marathons. First, a tying tip: Lacing tips: Raymond’s Double-Thong Tying Style Since there’s exposed lace under your foot, I recommend coating […]

Kelly's No-Knot Huarache Tying Style

Kelly’s Combined Barefoot Running Sandal Tying

Kelly’s is a “combined” tying method. You can move the knot to the back of the shoe, behind your heel, if you like. First, a tying tip: Lacing tips: Kelly’s Combined Tying Style This video makes a reference to our old name, Invisible Shoes and show our Classic Kit… you can do this with our […]

Erika’s No-Knot Barefoot sandal tying methods

Erika Berglund has been on FIRE creating new tying styles. Enjoy these 3 videos (Erica reports that she’s switching all her Invisible Shoes to the 3rd style she shows in these videos): First, a few tying tip: Lacing tips: Erika’s No-Knot Tying Styles This video makes a reference to our old name, Invisible Shoes. And […]

No toe tying huaraches by Sonja

Sonja’s No-Toe huarache running sandal

  Sonja came up with this tying style which has no toe strap or knot under your foot. You can slip these on and off in a moment. BTW, you won’t end up with a big flap in the front… that’s just what happened in the picture 😉 First, a few tying tips and notes: […]