Chris and Roxy, Xero Hero Team Captains
Xero Heroes
Our ambassadors show off the very best of Xero – a free spirit, a passion for living and an adventurous attitude. Live Life Feet First!
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Wendy Powell
Wendy Powell is a globally recognised leading voice on body confidence and body positivity. Author, international speaker, award winning entrepreneur and certified exercise specialist, she is founder and CEO of world best-selling postpartum recovery programme MUTU® System and accredited education provider MUTU Pro. Wendy’s work is grounded in her belief that ‘every woman deserves the dignity […] -
Brad Steward
My name is Brad Steward, I’m 33, and live in Murfreesboro, TN. Climbing rocks (bouldering) is my passion and my lifestyle. I’m usually in the boulder fields of Chattanooga if I’m not working or training. I prefer to go barefoot as much as possible, so currently my favorite shoe is actually the FeelTrue sandals that […] -
Melissa Sonners
Living a happy, healthy life amidst the chaos of work, family, and kids. Great to meet you! I love to work hard, learn something new every day, and constantly step out of my comfort zone in the name of doing something I believe in. Together, with my husband, we are raising three amazing kiddos and […] -
Birgit-Cathrin Duval
I’m a journalist and travel photographer based in Germany but traveling around the world testing gear. Additionally, I’m a writer and author of the best-selling book “Kraftorte im Schwarzwald” or “Powerful Places in the Black Forest.” I’m a huge believer in minimalist footwear and want to promote Xero Shoes in Germany for hiking and daily […] -
Mark Hamade
Private Equity Partner. Survived wheel chair, Stage 4 Cancer, 7 surgeries, lost 220lbs, USMC Veteran, Supporter of Planet, People and Women Entrepreneurs. Still Surviving and Without People Problems You have No Problems. Mark Hamade is a Conscious Capitalist, meaning he passionately respects People, the Planet and Profitable enterprise, and believes that organizations have a responsibility […] -
Kelly Holt
Kelly is a Executive Director of Barn Sanctuary. She spends her free time looking for new adventures in and outside the US, new landscapes and cultures to explore and the chance to share how wondrous our natural world is. A writer and aspiring photographer, Kelly is on a life mission to inspire others to live […] -
Chris Kendall
Blessings all! My name is Chris Kendall, I flow as a nomadic Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Raw Food Lifestyle Coach, Raw Food Chef and Kendalini Yoga Teacher. I live to share perspectives, techniques and lifestyle tips that can make all the difference in creating a healthier happier you, Xero Shoes is a big part of that. […] -
Tommy Danger
I’ve always wanted to just explore even in the cornfields of Indiana where I grew up. We didn’t have mountains so I stuck to climbing trees and most of my neighbors houses. There was this itch inside me that needed to be scratched as I would wake up at 5am as a child and head […] -
Tara Warolin
Hi, my name is Tara Warolin. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and (gasp!) hated camping and hiking when I was a kid. When my family moved to Iowa, I quickly learned that I had taken the mountains and ocean for granted. The midwest is beautiful in it’s own way, but it didn’t get […] -
Temi Fagbenle
As a WNBA Champion, 2x Polish Basketball League Champion and MVP, and a member of the 2019 European Basketball Championship All-Star 5 team, Temi understands the value of being balanced and strong on the court. Though Xero Shoes doesn’t currently offer basketball specific footwear, Temi wears her favourite shoe, the Xero Sandal, and her Prios, for nearly every other activity […] -
Kaity Rose Holsapple
Kaity Rose is a certified Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Yoga Instructor based in Boulder, Colorado. Her style of teaching calls students deeper into self-acceptance and inner-knowing. Kaity offers global yoga retreats, teacher trainings, and online Yoga Therapy sessions in addition to her workshops and classes. She specializes in trauma-informed yoga therapy, yoga for stress resiliency […] -
Robby Rowland
My name is Robby Rowland and my passion for the game of baseball was instilled in me from a very early age when my dad was playing in the Major Leagues. That passion led me to become the 88th Overall Pick in the 2010 MLB Draft as well as 9 Pro Season and counting. My […] -
Erdi Babili
Hey I’m Erdi! I’m a personal trainer and online coach. I help adults build strength, improve their mobility and learn how to balance on their hands!I work with people on a one to one basis in London but also around the world via online training. I also run a few weekly classes and occasional workshops. […] -
Nicholas Pasqua
Hi, my name is Nicholas Pasqua living out of Costa Mesa, California. At the center of my existence I stand behind two beliefs which are nature and movement. To me they’re one in the same and one can not exists without the other. This connection is why I am so rooted into constantly moving and […] -
Elly McGuiness
Elly has been inspiring people to make sustainable changes to their health, fitness and lifestyle for almost 20 years. She offers online holistic health and fitness solutions to help people lead fitter, healthier lives. She is a content creator for a number of health and wellbeing publications and is the published author of a holistic […] -
Joseph Michael Kaitsu
Born in Richmond Hill Ontario in 1981 and raised in Guadalajara Mexico by a Chinese father and a Mexican mother. I am the third oldest of 10 siblings. In 2013, I did a bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering at Concordia University in Montreal where my parents met. During university, I was part of the cross country team […] -
Sampson Djima
My name is Sampson and I have been a specialist coach and trainer for many years. I work with men and women between 38 and 50 who have suffered some sort of injury, muscle imbalances or struggle to move without pain. I love barefoot shoes and believe they are the future of footwear. My goal […] -
Everic Lauziere
After successfully completing his first barefoot marathon during the 2018 season, this Montreal-based father of three returns with an equally ambitious goal for the 2019 Ottawa marathon. He wants to set a new personal record and beat his previous time of 3:32 achieved at the Canadian Evening Marathon in Ottawa in 2013. As a run commuter, this minimalist […] -
Gerardo Merino
In April 2016, I was arrested. I then served time in prison and was released Christmas Eve 2017. After a year of staying on track, going to school and working I found myself going back to my destructive ways. I was partying, spending money, and binge drinking for 2 to 3 days at a time […] -
Amanda Jo
I am a freelance tattoo artist and yoga instructor with a fiery passion for navigating both light and dark in this world. I have been teaching yoga for 6 years now and running my art business for 3. As a single mama of two boys, I understand the intense need for self care and the […] -
Sherrie Carnicle
Hello Xero Shoes Community! Meet Sherrie Carnicle. Sherrie lives in Scottsdale, Arizona and is a personal trainer and nutritionist with 17+ years in the industry. She is passionate about coaching people to their peak potential and optimal health in mindset, body, and spirit. Sherrie is also a mother, freelance writer, realtor, and hikes (runs) the […] -
Chris Moulton
Hey all my name is Chris I love traveling the world and experiencing other cultures. Making life an adventure in every aspect is what drives me. My wife and I are acroyoga instructors who also dabble in rock climbing, slacklining, surfing, and anything else that moves us. We currently live in Arkansas and are expecting […] -
Yuri Marmerstein
Yuri is a professional acrobat based out of Las Vegas who originally came from a self-taught background and only started training as an adult. He has performed on the Las Vegas Strip and on Broadway. In addition, he is the author of the ebook “Balancing the Equation”; a full breakdown of the process of learning […] -
Amy Velasco
My name is Amy Velasco born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I’m a single mother of two lovely daughters. The summer of 2015 I picked up running from a hard battle with depression, I never thought I become a long distance trailrunner/ hiker. I did 5 & 10K marathons, until last year my first North Face […] -
Andy Fortuna
Andy is the founder of MyoRenew, a movement and recovery brand in Miami, FL. As a Licensed Athletic Trainer and Movement Coach, he incorporates manual therapy and movement into his daily practice. As a student of all things, he enjoys to learn, explore, and train in a variety of disciplines such as calisthenics, running, strength […] -
Cassandra Turner
Hi there! I’m Cassandra Turner. When I was young, I was often told that I couldn’t do certain things because I’m a girl. Being tough and getting dirty was “boy stuff. Now, at 27, I realize that this isn’t true. Girls can do anything! I have spent much of my adult life exploring the limits […] -
Deanna Dzybon
Movement + nature have been an important aspect of Deanna’s life since her childhood days of team sports, baton twirling, gymnastic and playing in the woods. As an adult the idea of movement transformed from team sports to fitness training, sprint triathlons, rock climbing, Stand-up Paddle-boarding, and her introduction to yoga. In her 30’s, yoga at that time […] -
Brandon Carr
My own path to health is what inspired me to become a personal trainer and help others achieve their fitness goals. In eight months, I lost nearly 60 pounds and turned my unhappy, inactive lifestyle into a life I’m proud of. Now I help others achieve what I was able to attain: a lifestyle rooted […] -
David Hallen
David is a climber, backpacker, and traveling rings practitioner. He is constantly in search of new ways of moving and his next adventure. David currently climbs max grades of V10- and 5.13, has a special place in his heart for Umstead State Park (where he’s been hiking since he could walk), and loves taking his […] -
Jevon Larson
I grew up in small town South Dakota on my families cattle/watermelon farm. I am an avid outdoorsman and adventurer. My passions include hiking, camping, travel, hunting, fishing, archery, history and just about anything outdoors. After college I moved to Nantucket Island in Massachusetts for six years where I met my soon to be wife. […]
