Hiking is a great way to get some exercise, relieve stress, and take in some sights. Wearing the right clothing and packing the proper gear is crucial for making sure that you spend your time enjoying the hike rather than being uncomfortable or worrying about your gear. Below is a go-to guide for what to […]
As a Masters All-American sprinter (57.5 years old when I’m posting this), I’m often asked what a sprinting workout looks like. There are a number of them, but here’s one that I did for the first time today: Wicket Drills. “Wicket Drills” are supposed to improve maximum velocity running and “front-side mechanics.” Here’s my first […]
The Speed Force is our lightest, most minimalist, closest-to-barefoot shoe yet. We designed it as a “racing flat,” but it’s so comfortable that people are wearing it all-day, every day. They’re also taking it on trails, to the gym, on roads… you name it. Speed Force is named after my favorite comic character, The Flash […]
When you run, you can hit the ground with anywhere from 3-6 times your body weight. That’s a lot of force! Clearly you need a LOT of cushioning to deal with that force, right? Well, this is the argument that underlies all non-minimalist shoes, but it’s really the premise behind so-called MAXIMALIST shoes, like this […]
By Allison Goldestein Think about the last time you went to the gym. You likely planned your outfit in advance. (How much will I be sweating? How good do I want to look? Whatās actually clean?) However, unless you are a competitive weightlifter, you probably did not think much about your footwear. You just wore […]
I don’t know why “take a hike” is something we say when we want someone to go away, especially since hiking can be so good for you. Shouldn’t we say that to people we like, and then go with them?! Here are 5 reasons why you might want to take a hike: And, of course, […]
Okay, so the big question is, “WHY use huarache, the Tarahumara running sandals?” The answer is pretty obvious, but there are some important-yet-surprising pieces to the puzzle. The obvious answer about huarache is: It’s the closest thing there is to barefoot running, without some of the hazards of barefoot running. Namely, you’re adding a layer […]
If you’re looking for a lightweight but aggressive trail shoe, our new TerraFlex should do the trick. Fans of our best-selling running shoe, the Prio, said, “I love this shoe, but need something more trail-friendly.” And that’s the TerraFlex. Made with our same commitment to Natural Movementā¢, in the TerraFlex you’ll find: Natural Fit — […]
Endurance running guru, Phil Maffetone, took the Xero Shoes Prio for a run in the desert… listen to what his feet have to say about it š
All footwear was minimalist prior to the early 70s. Every shoe was, basically, a “barefoot shoe.” But now we’ve had over 40 years of heavily padded, motion-controlled shoes. And when you combine 4 decades of time with billions of dollars of marketing, everyone thinks that you NEED those shoes… even though there is no evidence […]