Are Barefoot Shoes Good for Plantar Fasciitis? It is estimated that around 10% of the population suffers from heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Interestingly, though the condition is quite common, we don’t know as much as you might expect about what causes it and how to treat it. I often hear from runners who […]
Can you guess what these two athletes have in common? On your left, John Krahn. Seven feet tall, 440 pounds. On your right, Jessica Trengove, 5’5″, 115 pounds. Have you guessed yet? The answer is as far on opposite ends of the athletes themselves as the athletes are far from each other in stature. […]
We’re thrilled to welcome Marissa Ruxin as a Xero Hero. Here’s her story: I ran track and cross country in high school and had to take a whole season off because I got stress fractures in both shins due to my running and the shoes that I wore. People were telling me to get special […]
If anyone asks you what proper barefoot running form looks like, you can show them this video clip… … and say, “NOT THIS!” 😉
Congratulations to the winners in our Black Cyber Thankwansmaskaversary 6-year Anniversary Celebration giveaway! Lena and I are very touched by all the wonderful comments and feedback we’ve gotten, and can’t wait to see what the NEXT six years brings for Xero Shoes (we have BIG plans). Without further ado, the winners, selected randomly, are: $25 […]
What if you want to run on a treadmill… but can’t afford a treadmill? Maybe this is your answer. Give it a try? 😉
Tired of people asking the same ‘ole questions as you walk or run barefoot (or in Xero Shoes)? Well, how ’bout some shirts that do the speaking for you? I’ve got a series of them planned out… here’s the first two (one “generic” and one Xero). Click on the image to order… Oh, and you […]
There are a number of semi-celebrities in the barefoot running world (that is, famous in the niche, but not necessarily well known to the general public). But there’s one man whose influence and value to those of us who support and benefit from natural movement eclipses all the celebs combined. His name is Bill Katovsky […]
Greg Makuch’s story is one that EVERY runner — barefoot or shod — should hear. I won’t say any more until you watch it, below. What I LOVE about Greg’s story is how he brought a sense of wonder and curiosity to his journey. “I’ll never run again… really?” “These sandals make noise… wait, if […]
I just did the world’s fastest triathlon. A TRUE sprint triathlon. That was #mytri. Share this and let’s get more people doing THEIR triathlons. Now let me see yours!