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 […] -
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 […] -
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, […] -
Kamraan Husain
Kamraan Husain is a Wilhelmina Sports and Fitness model and Chiropractor, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in NYC. Kamraan believes that training to be an athlete translates into overall human development and that your mindset is an important part of the process. His philosophy is that you are stronger than you think you are and […] -
Birgit-Cathrin Duval
I’m a journalist and travel photographer based in Germany but traveling around the world testing gear. Additionally, I’m a writer and author of the best-selling book “Kraftorte im Schwarzwald” or “Powerful Places in the Black Forest.” I’m a huge believer in minimalist footwear and want to promote Xero Shoes in Germany for hiking and daily […] -
Jeanelle Carpentier
Jeanelle Carpentier grew up on a small Island in Washington. Possibly obtaining island fever at a young age or being born a nomad, her feet have now taken her all over the globe. She is a global backpacking & hiking guide for The Wildland Trekking Company, and in her free time she is still found […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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. -
Nicholas Pasqua
Hi, my name is Nicholas Pasqua living out of Costa Mesa, California. At the center of my existence I stand behind two beliefs which are nature and movement. To me they’re one in the same and one can not exists without the other. This connection is why I am so rooted into constantly moving and […] -
Lauren & Bethany
Bethany has been climbing mountains since she was 4 years old, following her father up into the Andes of Ecuador and Chile. She finds any way she can to be outside exploring- whether it be on skis, wheels, boats, or her own two feet. In the summer of 2010 she walked 2,663 miles from the […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Chad Parks
Chad Parks is a teacher, award-winning wrestling coach, podcaster, author of an Amazon best-selling book, and former college All-American wrestler. He’s also a husband and father of four kiddos. He loves fitness and has been training in minimal shoes for years. He loves what Xero Shoes is doing to promote fitness, healthy bodies, and supporting indigenous […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Kathryn Jones
Hey! Kathryn Jones here, a former licensed mental health therapist who just couldn’t handle working indoors any longer. A few years back I quit my traditional jobs, sold almost everything I owned, and hit the road. Well.. the trails. I’ve spent the last few years hiking some of the most beautiful and most dangerous trails […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Joseph Michael Kaitsu
Born in Richmond Hill Ontario in 1981 and raised in Guadalajara Mexico by a Chinese father and a Mexican mother. I am the third oldest of 10 siblings. In 2013, I did a bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering at Concordia University in Montreal where my parents met. During university, I was part of the cross country team […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
David Hallen
David is a climber, backpacker, and traveling rings practitioner. He is constantly in search of new ways of moving and his next adventure. David currently climbs max grades of V10- and 5.13, has a special place in his heart for Umstead State Park (where he’s been hiking since he could walk), and loves taking his […] -
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 […]