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 […] -
Miguel Chen
Punk rocker by night, yoga teacher by day. Miguel Chen finds great joy in walking the middle path. Between touring and playing bass with his band, the unstoppable Teenage Bottlerocket (Fat Wreck Chords), and journeying to master his yoga practice, Miguel has visited five continents and forty countries. When he is not on the road, […] -
Dr. Marty Hughes
Dr. Marty Hughes is a chiropractic physician, or DC. He received his doctoral degree from Western States Chiropractic College, now known as the University of Western States. Dr. Marty has always been interested in foot health, due to the connection between the feet and the spine. He has worked as a freelance writer for LiveStrong.com, […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Everic Lauziere
After successfully completing his first barefoot marathon during the 2018 season, this Montreal-based father of three returns with an equally ambitious goal for the 2019 Ottawa marathon. He wants to set a new personal record and beat his previous time of 3:32 achieved at the Canadian Evening Marathon in Ottawa in 2013. As a run commuter, this minimalist […] -
Maverick
I am Coach Maverick. I’m a US Air Force Veteran and I have been living a fitness lifestyle for the past 20 years. Throughout this journey, I have experienced 12 years of powerlifting, 4 years of Crossfit, and now currently work with Kettlebells, Mace and Calisthenics only. I’ve learned works and what doesn’t for me. […] -
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 […] -
Nick Kundrat
Living with type 1 diabetes since age 4, Nick was forced to learn to be in touch with his body and health at an early age. However, this didn’t stop him from also falling victim to other western diseases and health challenges later in life. After “conventional medicine” failed to help him, he decided to […] -
Justen Arnold
Justen Arnold is an Entrepreneur as well is the Founder and CEO of Flexx Mobility & Performance LLC (FlexxMP) a multi faceted training facility in Rochester, NY, and consultant for Arbonne international. His personal training and fitness philosophy is educating and helping others to live healthier lifestyles by becoming stronger, losing weight, or just being able to have […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Petra Fisher
My name’s Petra Fisher. When I’m not camping, hiking, travelling the world in our Toyota 4Runner and living barefoot on surf beaches with my partner Chris, I’m coaching other active outdoors-lovers on how to bullet-proof their bodies, from the ground up. I’ve been obsessed with feet ever since I was a lawyer working in the […] -
Sampson Djima
My name is Sampson and I have been a specialist coach and trainer for many years. I work with men and women between 38 and 50 who have suffered some sort of injury, muscle imbalances or struggle to move without pain. I love barefoot shoes and believe they are the future of footwear. My goal […] -
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 […] -
Temi Fagbenle
As a WNBA Champion, 2x Polish Basketball League Champion and MVP, and a member of the 2019 European Basketball Championship All-Star 5 team, Temi understands the value of being balanced and strong on the court. Though Xero Shoes doesn’t currently offer basketball specific footwear, Temi wears her favourite shoe, the Xero Sandal, and her Prios, for nearly every other activity […] -
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 […] -
Erin Lusby-Donovan
My wife and I live in Harpers Ferry, WV with our 6 beautiful children. I have been a triathlete and runner for 9 years. After years of pain from back surgeries and chronic injuries, I have slowly been making the transition to minimalist running. I now run slower, but longer and pain free. Sharing my […] -
Ben Greenfield
Ben was raised in rural North Idaho, and was homeschooled K-12. He was a complete nerd. President of the chess club, played violin for 13 years, wrote fantasy fiction and spent most of his childhood years with his nose in a book. Ben graduated at 15. He began college at 16, playing singles and doubles for […] -
Michael Rintala
Michael Rintala is a doctor of Chiropractic in private practice in San Diego, California specializing in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Rintala is part of the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour Sports Medicine Team since 2005. He is also a treating doctor for the World Surf League (WSL), part of the USA Surfing Performance Committee, […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Hilda Labrada Gore
Hilda Labrada Gore, a/k/a Holistic Hilda, has traveled the world, lifting up the wisdom of the past for good health today. She has spoken about ancestral health practices all over the world, and has connected with those still close to their ancient cultures in Kenya, Peru, Australia and more. She is a certified integrative nutrition […] -
Erdi Babili
Hey I’m Erdi! I’m a personal trainer and online coach. I help adults build strength, improve their mobility and learn how to balance on their hands!I work with people on a one to one basis in London but also around the world via online training. I also run a few weekly classes and occasional workshops. […] -
Tim Jones
Tim has been a fan of Xero Shoes pretty much since the brand began. His first pair was a DIY sandal that he still uses. Tim was in a motorcycle accident in college and minimalist shoes, like Xero Shoes, help tremendously with foot pain from the accident. They’re the only way he can run for […] -
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 […]