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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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, […] -
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 […] -
Nathan Amado
Nate Amado is a Movement Specialist and the Prime Mover behind Original Human Movement. He helps Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts master their movement so they can train for life, pain free. He’s a MovNat Master Trainer (Level 3, Aquatics, and Combatives Certified) and Online Coach, a Primal Health Coach, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt & Coach, Gracie Combatives Belt […] -
Andy Fortuna
Andy is the founder of MyoRenew, a movement and recovery brand in Miami, FL. As a Licensed Athletic Trainer and Movement Coach, he incorporates manual therapy and movement into his daily practice. As a student of all things, he enjoys to learn, explore, and train in a variety of disciplines such as calisthenics, running, strength […] -
Rado Rangelov
What has always been a driver for me in my work is seeing the proof of every effort we make together with a client manifesting in improving his or her life. The strength, skills and overall mindset that clients build while working with me is the true reward and gives me real purpose. I try to […] -
Kaity Rose Holsapple
Kaity Rose is a certified Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Yoga Instructor based in Boulder, Colorado. Her style of teaching calls students deeper into self-acceptance and inner-knowing. Kaity offers global yoga retreats, teacher trainings, and online Yoga Therapy sessions in addition to her workshops and classes. She specializes in trauma-informed yoga therapy, yoga for stress resiliency […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Elly McGuiness
Elly has been inspiring people to make sustainable changes to their health, fitness and lifestyle for almost 20 years. She offers online holistic health and fitness solutions to help people lead fitter, healthier lives. She is a content creator for a number of health and wellbeing publications and is the published author of a holistic […] -
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 […] -
Jacob & Tinna
Jacob & Tinna are a husband and wife team based out of the beautiful town of Akureyri, North Iceland. Passionate about adventure and movement, they are always excited to share their enthusiasm for movement through their various offerings of; acroyoga, hand-balancing, and yoga strength courses all over Iceland and globally. Along with their various movement […] -
Wendy Powell
Wendy Powell is a globally recognised leading voice on body confidence and body positivity. Author, international speaker, award winning entrepreneur and certified exercise specialist, she is founder and CEO of world best-selling postpartum recovery programme MUTU® System and accredited education provider MUTU Pro. Wendy’s work is grounded in her belief that ‘every woman deserves the dignity […] -
Amanda Jo
I am a freelance tattoo artist and yoga instructor with a fiery passion for navigating both light and dark in this world. I have been teaching yoga for 6 years now and running my art business for 3. As a single mama of two boys, I understand the intense need for self care and the […] -
Yuri Marmerstein
Yuri is a professional acrobat based out of Las Vegas who originally came from a self-taught background and only started training as an adult. He has performed on the Las Vegas Strip and on Broadway. In addition, he is the author of the ebook “Balancing the Equation”; a full breakdown of the process of learning […] -
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 […] -
Karl Bratland
I am a firm believer in functional fitness and mobility, with longevity as the ultimate goal. I strive to look better, move better, and feel better so that I can live life on my terms, for as long as possible. I want to be able to do whatever life throws at me, no matter my […] -
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 […] -
Abby Siler
Dr. Abby Siler, DPT is a physical therapist and avid runner. She is on a mission to keep runners injury-free and on the road running throughout their lives. She believes that anyone of any age can run and stay injury-free with the right tools. One of those tools is keeping your feet healthy and natural! She […] -
Michelle Toole
Michelle Toole has channeled her passion for natural and alternative health solutions into a family of internet sites that have helped thousands of people around the world change their lifestyles and live happier, healthier lives. She founded the flagship site, Healthy Holistic Living, in 2006 and she co-founded a magnesium based company, myKore Essentials in […] -
Gerardo Merino
In April 2016, I was arrested. I then served time in prison and was released Christmas Eve 2017. After a year of staying on track, going to school and working I found myself going back to my destructive ways. I was partying, spending money, and binge drinking for 2 to 3 days at a time […] -
Dr. Sam Bell
Prior to moving to California this past year, I spent 2 seasons on the Houston Astros medical staff serving a dual role of athletic trainer and team physical therapist. From 2012 to 2018 I worked as a physical therapist and assistant athletic trainer with the Baltimore Ravens, and was fortunate enough to be apart of […] -
Chris Moulton
Hey all my name is Chris I love traveling the world and experiencing other cultures. Making life an adventure in every aspect is what drives me. My wife and I are acroyoga instructors who also dabble in rock climbing, slacklining, surfing, and anything else that moves us. We currently live in Arkansas and are expecting […] -
Tanja
I’m Tanja, I’m a mother of two great kids based in Switzerland. Thanks to my children, www.sonnenkind.ch was born. I love the Swiss mountains and nature. And I love barefoot shoes. I am a freedom-loving, health-conscious person. Therefore, I want my toes to be free and my feet, which do a top job for me every […] -
Amanda Piela
Amanda is a photojournalist and visual storyteller born and raised in the “mountains” of Western Massachusetts. She can’t remember a time when she wasn’t off in the woods day dreaming about shadows and light, climbing trees, collecting rocks or wandering a little too far from home. After studying photojournalism at Syracuse University, Amanda drifted to Denver, Colorado […] -
Jevon Larson
I grew up in small town South Dakota on my families cattle/watermelon farm. I am an avid outdoorsman and adventurer. My passions include hiking, camping, travel, hunting, fishing, archery, history and just about anything outdoors. After college I moved to Nantucket Island in Massachusetts for six years where I met my soon to be wife. […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Rick von Schnier
Yoga is something I’m fiercely passionate about. I practice every damn day, both on and off the mat. Yoga has helped to change my physique, my strength, my flexibility, but most importantly it has shifted my mindset. I’m a better person because of yoga, from the inside out – it’s that simple. Yoga is like a […]