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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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 […] -
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, […] -
Amanda Stevens
Doc Amanda Sadler is a family medicine physician and professional triathlete. Amanda’s medical career is focused on preventive and wellness medicine as well as sports medicine. Amanda believes in the importance of a balanced life and one that encompasses natural movement and the great outdoors. As a professional athlete, Amanda is an Ironman Champion with multiple Ironman 70.3 and […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Patrick O’Hagan
Being a Xero Hero is such a huge honor! I try to live an active lifestyle and always strive to be the best I can be while encouraging others to do the same. As a runner, avid kayaker, cyclist, and general outdoor enthusiast, Xero Shoes is truly a brand I can vouch for. I’ve done […] -
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 […] -
Jordan Calomese
Extremely blessed from Waveland, MS. Son of Patrick and Shae with two sisters and one brother. Multifaceted individual: NCAA Division I Athlete, up and coming film director, screenwriter, music producer, and entreprenuer. -
Chris Kendall
Blessings all! My name is Chris Kendall, I flow as a nomadic Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Raw Food Lifestyle Coach, Raw Food Chef and Kendalini Yoga Teacher. I live to share perspectives, techniques and lifestyle tips that can make all the difference in creating a healthier happier you, Xero Shoes is a big part of that. […] -
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 Young
Hi! My name is Wendy Young and I’m Obsessed with Barefoot Shoes. I spent years knowing that mainstream shoes were not working well for me, but had no idea why. I liken my journey to climbing up a mountain. I went higher and higher with the arch support, stiffer on the sole, and bigger distances […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Kelle Yokeley
E-RYT200 yoga instructor, international yoga teacher, founder of Yoga Mindset High Point, Yoga Mindset Collective non-profit 501(c)(3), Yoga Mindset School of Yoga and Wellness. Kelle has been named lululemon Yoga Ambassador, and now thrilled to be part of the Xero Hero Ambassador team. Kelle’s passion is sharing the journey of yoga with others from all […] -
Allison Gordon
Alli’s passions are widespread. She is a lover of movement and mountains and uses the unique features of the earth to satisfy her crave for adventure. For fun, Alli is usually skiing, doing acro yoga, yoga, slacklining, climbing rocks or ice, doing races in a tutu, mountaineering, mountain biking, highlining, cycling, or trail running! If it […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
James O’Brien
James O’Brien MSPT, OCS, CSCS is a physical therapist and the founder of PerfectingMovement.Net; a website dedicated to teaching people how to get out of pain and prevent injury. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, James was an airborne infantryman in the United States Army having served with the 82nd Airborne Division during combat operations […] -
Ed Kaufmann
I work in the coffee industry for an importer. Im based in Brooklyn, NY where i enjoy running “barefoot”, riding my bike to work throughout the year and appreciating any opportunity to he outside, even in the big city. I have been on a self improvement kick for the last 5 years or so, experimenting […] -
Deanna Dzybon
Movement + nature have been an important aspect of Deanna’s life since her childhood days of team sports, baton twirling, gymnastic and playing in the woods. As an adult the idea of movement transformed from team sports to fitness training, sprint triathlons, rock climbing, Stand-up Paddle-boarding, and her introduction to yoga. In her 30’s, yoga at that time […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Amy Velasco
My name is Amy Velasco born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I’m a single mother of two lovely daughters. The summer of 2015 I picked up running from a hard battle with depression, I never thought I become a long distance trailrunner/ hiker. I did 5 & 10K marathons, until last year my first North Face […] -
Nico Riveroak
I believe fitness is the quintessential factor behind lifelong growth & productivity. The amount of endorphins that flow through our brain during and following a workout are quite literally intoxicating. You’re body begins to work in ways that by design are a miracle. I fell in love with the miracle. Not just the miracle of […] -
Akash Garg
Akash Garg may be a late bloomer in the OCR community but that has not deterred him from already achieving some major milestones. Multiple Ultra OCR podiums in Spartan, Tough Mudder, Bonefrog, F.I.T. Challenge and Savage race. In his time away from OCR and training, Akash works as a chiropractor and professor of Biology. He […] -
Lindsay Morgan
Lindsay works as a personal trainer, yoga teacher and chiropractic assistant. She competes in Crossfit and also runs OCRs and does most of her training at a gym with a full set of awesome obstacles to go along with the more standard gym stuff like squat racks. She also practices and teaches acroyoga and handstands! […] -
Tara Warolin
Hi, my name is Tara Warolin. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and (gasp!) hated camping and hiking when I was a kid. When my family moved to Iowa, I quickly learned that I had taken the mountains and ocean for granted. The midwest is beautiful in it’s own way, but it didn’t get […] -
Drew Phipps
I just graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Environmental Geosciences. I was a division 1 college wrestler for Bucknell, where I had 99 career wins and was a 2 time NCAA national qualifier. In the summers I love hiking, fishing, kayaking, and spending time with my dogs. I especially like doing it while […]