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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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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Lisa Lansing
Hi there! In Oct. 2014, I made the decision to quit my job and started downsizing my life by selling and rehoming all my belongings. Even though I’ve moved around all my life, I officially left the States in Dec. 2015 and have been travelling abroad as a minimalist nomad ever since, with everything I […] -
Melissa Gosse and Jonathan Sinclair
Mel was born in Saudi Arabia and Jon was born in Canada. We are vegan ultramarathon runners, yogais, travelers, gymnasts, thrillseekers. -
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 […] -
Lindsay Mumma
Lindsay Mumma is a doctor of chiropractic, the COO and Editor in Chief of BIRTHFIT, and the owner of BIRTHFIT NC and Triangle Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. She and her (oft barefoot) husband Chris live in Raleigh with their (also likely barefoot) two sons. She primarily works with women as they transition into motherhood, but […] -
Dr. Ryan DeBell
Ryan DeBell, MS, DC is a movement, fitness, and health educator and entrepreneur. From a young age he’s loved computer technology, health, and fitness. He combined these passions into several businesses: Movement Fix, which is a health and fitness education company and T Tool, a professional soft tissue treatment product company. -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Ben Ulmer
I am a photographer/content creator in love with the outdoors. I spend most of my time going on adventures, and making people laugh. -
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 […] -
Nico Riveroak
I believe fitness is the quintessential factor behind lifelong growth & productivity. The amount of endorphins that flow through our brain during and following a workout are quite literally intoxicating. You’re body begins to work in ways that by design are a miracle. I fell in love with the miracle. Not just the miracle of […] -
Kamilla Manzarek
I’m a retired Olympic fencer, silver medalist of London 2012 Olympic Games. I fenced for Team Russia, and in 2013 moved to the USA to learn all things about fitness and movement, once of which was the benefits of minimalist footware. I used different shoes of different brands, but Xero Shoes showed themselves being the […] -
Todd Shipman
I’m a Level 2 Movnat Instructor, Bulletproof Coach, and a Whole30 coach. I have a huge passion for educating about healthier and happier lifestyles, however that looks for that individual. I love spending time outside running, hiking, and camping. My wife and I travel every other week, and mainly backpack through national parks. I’ve been […] -
Shannon Boston
I’m an Ohio native living in the mountains outside Denver, where I work as a freelance writer. I’m an avid hiker, backpacker and skier, and spend most of my free time outdoors. -
Danny Dreyer
Danny Dreyer is the founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking which are based on the inner principles of T’ai Chi. Danny and his wife Katherine were pioneers in teaching runners and walkers how to turn their fitness regimen into a mindful practice. Danny and Katherine co-authored three seminal books on mindful movement: ChiRunning, ChiWalking and ChiMarathon […] -
Ryan Caroll
Ryan has been in the health and fitness industry for over 14 years. He has always taken a holistic and natural approach with his clients and himself. Ryan specializes in athletic performance, postural health, natural movement and nutritional therapies. Ryan developed Prime Retreats by taking all he has learned over the past 14 years and […] -
Bill Reese
Bill Reese has been learning and practicing his skills in the woodlands of Alabama and swamps of Georgia since the age of 8. He was taught by Native Americans and some of the military’s elite, as well as seasoned survivalist. Since then he has traveled through the world, continually learning from people, cultures, and tribes. […] -
Marcella Torres & Derek Tresize
Marcella is a competitive physique athlete, dancer, PhD candidate in biomathematics, and mother. She is half of the husband and wife team of competitive bodybuilders behind Vegan Muscle and Fitness, and co-owner of Richmond, Virginia’s only plant-based personal training studio, Root Force Personal Training. Derek is a three-time natural bodybuilding champion and WNBF pro bodybuilder; […] -
Nikki Elkjer
I am a mover and mobility specialist, a mom and wife, an adventure seeker and fresh air enthusiast. Anything that involves outdoor elements … you’ll see me there. I live a barefoot lifestyle so discovering Xero shoes was a game changer. The simplicity and minimalist style is everything I was looking for. Prios have taken […] -
Tabitha Hemery
I’m Tabitha, a vegan girl from Canada working to inspire the world to live healthier. I believe our health starts from the bottom up, you need a solid foundation for a strong healthy body. I love to spend my free time doing all sorts of activities including hiking, skiing, weight lifting, yoga, and cycling. Being […] -
Pete Jacobs
Pete Jacobs won the toughest, most competitive triathlon on earth. After finishing runner-up in 2011, he approached the Hawaii Ironman the following year with a focus like never before and took home the 2012 Ironman World Championship title with an amazing performance and a well-deserved win. Also known as the Hawaii Ironman, this legendary race consists […] -
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 […] -
Patrick O’Hagan
Being a Xero Hero is such a huge honor! I try to live an active lifestyle and always strive to be the best I can be while encouraging others to do the same. As a runner, avid kayaker, cyclist, and general outdoor enthusiast, Xero Shoes is truly a brand I can vouch for. I’ve done […] -
Conor and Brittany
Brittany and Conor love sharing their unique lifestyles with the world, which they do most commonly through their partner acrobatics practice, their youtube channels on alternative relationships and sex positivity, and through authentic relating games at at the health events they lead and present at around the world. Their message is one of open authenticity, […] -
Rhylee Cooper
I’m 19 years old and from a small town in Wyoming. I grew up hiking, camping, and just exploring the world. I always loved walking around barefoot, but hiking over sharp rocks without shoes wasn’t really an option– enter Xero shoes. Since I started hiking and wandering in Xero shoes, I feel way better. I […] -
Kelsy Filler
Hey folks! My name is Kelsy and I’ve chosen to live this life dedicated to all things health and wellness. It’s a journey that started with working barefoot at a sensory deprivation clinic in the heart of Austin TX, and has recently lead me to complete all 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail in barefoot […] -
Jon Rosenberg
I’m based in the rugged San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado. At heart, I’m a mountain man and desert wanderer. I love to explore places beyond the trail, where map and compass are necessary. I’m a mountain athlete, entrepreneur, and advocate for our wild places. My happiest moments are when wandering through our wild places […] -
Alyse Brautigam
Alyse Brautigam is the founder of Raw Alignment ~ a platform that empowers all individuals to align with their true vibrant self. Lays shares her light and positive message through her Youtube channel, Instagram, E-books, Retreats, and Positive Affirmation Coloring Book. Raw Alignment focuses on self-love, conscious consuming, vegan diet, active lifestyle, and mindfulness. When […]
