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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Cole Fungaroli
I am a 23 year old industrial designer at Gilson Snow Inc. designing snowboards, skis, and other snowsports accessories. I studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design for a BFA in Industrial design, focusing on sporting goods and outdoor equipment. The rest of my time is spent being a triathlete. I started out […] -
Maria Pro
Maria is a group fitness instructor and personal trainer at gyms around the Boulder, Colorado area. When she’s not training clients, she’s training herself for bodybuilding competitions as a professional Figure competitor and nationally qualified Fitness competitor. When on the Fitness stage, she jumps around performing strength and gymnastics performances in her Xero Speed Forces, […] -
Kelle Yokeley
E-RYT200 yoga instructor, international yoga teacher, founder of Yoga Mindset High Point, Yoga Mindset Collective non-profit 501(c)(3), Yoga Mindset School of Yoga and Wellness. Kelle has been named lululemon Yoga Ambassador, and now thrilled to be part of the Xero Hero Ambassador team. Kelle’s passion is sharing the journey of yoga with others from all […] -
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 […] -
Nathan Summers
Nate Summers, author of Primal: Why We Long to be Wild and Free, has been a survival skills instructor for over 20 years with a background in anthropology, Asian studies, and natural medicine. He taught and directed at the Wilderness Awareness School for over 15 years, and has served as faculty for the Desert Institute […] -
Randy Kreill
Born in ’62, I’m thrilled to have run over forty ultra marathons over the past seven years, including several 100 mile foot races in huaraches and no socks. I’ve been able to adopt the traditional best habits of the Tarahumara with good results and seek to help others learn from this “experiment”. Gandhi is credited […] -
Joe Kuzminsky
My name is Joe Kuzminsky, a professional goalkeeper for the Charleston Battery. I’ve been playing soccer since I was 4 years old and have always had a dream of playing professionally. I have worked hard to get where I am today, on and off the field. Over the years I have seen many different ways of […] -
Wendy Young
Hi! My name is Wendy Young and I’m Obsessed with Barefoot Shoes. I spent years knowing that mainstream shoes were not working well for me, but had no idea why. I liken my journey to climbing up a mountain. I went higher and higher with the arch support, stiffer on the sole, and bigger distances […] -
Zachary Johnson
My name is Zach Johnson. I’m a trail runner, skier, BASE jumper, and skydiver. I graduated from Kent State University and worked as a travel RN for a few years all around the US. I have recently moved to Moab, UT and started a film production company in which I hope to make short “documentary […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Jamie Gatchalian
I am a rock climber, skier and gym owner/coach based in Denver, Colorado. I believe in training functional fitness and keeping people fit and ready (including myself) for their goals and adventures. Whether I’m hiking to the crag, training in the gym, or travelling around the world, my Xeros are coming with me. Hope to […] -
Jordan Calomese
Extremely blessed from Waveland, MS. Son of Patrick and Shae with two sisters and one brother. Multifaceted individual: NCAA Division I Athlete, up and coming film director, screenwriter, music producer, and entreprenuer. -
Maverick
I am Coach Maverick. I’m a US Air Force Veteran and I have been living a fitness lifestyle for the past 20 years. Throughout this journey, I have experienced 12 years of powerlifting, 4 years of Crossfit, and now currently work with Kettlebells, Mace and Calisthenics only. I’ve learned works and what doesn’t for me. […] -
Jeanelle Carpentier
Jeanelle Carpentier grew up on a small Island in Washington. Possibly obtaining island fever at a young age or being born a nomad, her feet have now taken her all over the globe. She is a global backpacking & hiking guide for The Wildland Trekking Company, and in her free time she is still found […] -
Miguel Chen
Punk rocker by night, yoga teacher by day. Miguel Chen finds great joy in walking the middle path. Between touring and playing bass with his band, the unstoppable Teenage Bottlerocket (Fat Wreck Chords), and journeying to master his yoga practice, Miguel has visited five continents and forty countries. When he is not on the road, […] -
Lindsay Morgan
Lindsay works as a personal trainer, yoga teacher and chiropractic assistant. She competes in Crossfit and also runs OCRs and does most of her training at a gym with a full set of awesome obstacles to go along with the more standard gym stuff like squat racks. She also practices and teaches acroyoga and handstands! […] -
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 […] -
Brent Beckham
Brent Beckham is a self-declared ultrarunning nut. So much so that he became a UESCA Certified Running Coach to help others accomplish their ultramarathon running goals. He loves the magic that comes with achieving something that at first seems unattainable. And loves showing people that ultramarathons aren’t just for “crazy” people, but for everyone! And […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Jon Call
My name is Jon Call, but most know me as Jujimufu. I’m the guy who did the weighted chair split videos that went viral. I’m 32 years old. I’ve been training and dieting since 1999. In 2000 I started teaching myself something called tricking (tricking is an aesthetic blend of flips, twists and kicks). In […] -
Lauren & Bethany
Bethany has been climbing mountains since she was 4 years old, following her father up into the Andes of Ecuador and Chile. She finds any way she can to be outside exploring- whether it be on skis, wheels, boats, or her own two feet. In the summer of 2010 she walked 2,663 miles from the […] -
Daniel Palacios
Dan Palacios believes you’ve got to have a strong human to ground interface. That starts from the ground up. It’s all in the feet! To Live Kinetically ™ is to stay light, flexible and adaptable to evolve at a moment’s notice. With Xero Shoes Dan has found this balance, to get creative, improve daily, and […] -
Page Erickson
I am currently a twenty two year old traveling mother of one and woman on a mission. I am a Swasha yoga instructor, life coach with roots in holistic healing & nutrition. I raise my family on a plant based diet while we travel the globe on ‘conscious consumption’ principals, all the while life coaching […] -
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 […] -
Xander and Vanessa
Aloha from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Home of the Ironman world championship! We are Xander and Vanessa. We love exploring the island from strenuous mountain hikes in Mauna Loa or Mauna Kea up to 9,000+ elevation to beach hikes across lava rock, down steep muddy hills… always to get to the most epic views. Xander is a […] -
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. […] -
Al Kavadlo
I am one of the world’s leading experts in bodyweight strength training and calisthenics.
