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Transition to Barefoot Running – Xero Shoes interviews Alex Hill
Why would you make the transition to running barefoot? And what’s it like to do that? How do you avoid doing “too much, too soon”? Are Vibram Fivefingers the same as barefoot? The best minimalist choice? We sat down (well, stood up, since I use a treadmill desk 😉 ) and talked with Alex Hill […]
Do you need to call the Superheros of Health?
We take a break from our usual chat about barefoot running and walking for this: I don’t think it’s much of a confession to say that I’m a total health and fitness geek. I love keeping up on the research about strength training (most recently: power factor training), diet (my latest obsession: resistant starch), supplementation […]
Can you run long distance in sandals? You bet!
There’s nothing I find funnier than when I’m running in my Xero Shoes sandals and someone asks, “Can you run in those?” Uh… you’re WATCHING me run in them! Well, when I tell non-runners that some people run 100k ultramarathons in huaraches, they’re incredulous. Now I don’t need to explain anything, I can just show […]
Xero Shoes heads Down Under
Outdoor industry analysts, SportsOneSource, reported our good news: Xero Shoes Enters Australian Market SportsOneSource Media Posted: 1/15/2014 Xero Shoes announced that Stepping Out Footwear of Sidney will represent Xero Shoes in Australia and New Zealand. After the Colorado maker of barefoot-‐inspired footwear appeared on Shark Tank, and since the release of their ready-to-wear Sensori line […]
The one reason to avoid barefoot running
Look, I’m the first one to say that barefoot running isn’t for every person under every circumstance. Granted, I’ll say that it’s great for almost everyone, almost all of the time. But every now and then, you need a pair of shoes. Certain restaurants or businesses require SOME form of footwear (one of the reasons […]
The state of running shoes in 2014
On Jan 15th, I was part of a GREAT conversation (podcast) about the state of footwear and barefootware, with 1980 Olympic marathoner, Benji Durden, Michael Sandler from Runbare, RL Smith from In-Step shoes and, of course… ME! George Thomas from Over The Top Radio moderated and, well, not surprisingly, nobody pulled any punches when we […]
The truth about barefoot running finally revealed in an Infographic
Finally, all the statistics and information about barefoot running you need to know. Enjoy! And SHARE! (click to see full size) Here’s my commentary on the infographic 🙂 The content of this post does not constitute and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice […]
Merry Christmas and Huarache Holidays!
Everyone here at Xero Shoes wishes you a very happy holiday season, Merry Christmas (for those of you who celebrate it), and an exceptionally happy New Year!
Bare feet, strong feet
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella and the Natural Running Center have put out a great ebook about the benefits of being barefoot and natural movement. According to the NRC site, the premise: Healthy Feet = Healthy Running. I’d add healthy walking, hiking, strolling, yoga, working out… and everything else you do on your feet. The free ebook […]