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Court sports are won from the ground up. Whether you play pickleball, tennis, racquetball, or padel, your feet are constantly reading the court, helping you stop, shuffle, pivot, reset, and react.

That’s why we work with pro pickleball trainer and Xero Shoes partner Connor Derrickson to share ho...

We asked fitness experts for achievable tips to elevate your fitness game this year.

We're not talking about extreme makeovers; we're talking about small, sustainable changes that can make a big difference.

Keep reading for expert tips on walking, running, workouts, and more.

Have you ever thought: “I wish I could wear barefoot shoes, but I can’t. I need support.”

Maybe you’ve wanted to try barefoot shoes, but you have flat feet or high arches and you’re worried they won’t give you enough support. It’s great that you’re thinking about how barefoot shoes would affect ...

You asked. So we brought it back.

The Genesis DIY Sandal Kit returns to where it all began — a simple, handmade solution that grew into something bigger. When we paused the DIY kit during our Shopify migration in October 2025, we didn’t expect much reaction.

When you hit the trail, one question comes up again and again: do you lace up hiking boots or hiking shoes? The honest answer is that there’s no single right pick for everyone, but there is a right pick for you, your feet, and the trails you love.

At Xero Shoes, we look at this a little differen...

When Isaiah Stewart takes the floor in the playoffs, he's not wearing the usual names you'd expect to see on an NBA court.

What most people don't know is that he's been doing it in a minimalist shoe that most of the league wouldn't dare try.

He's playing in Xero Shoes X1, the barefoot basketbal...

White shoes look bright and clean until… you do practically anything. A speck of dirt, a coffee drip, a scuff. Everyday life leaves real marks. The good news? Keeping your white Xero Shoes fresh doesn’t require harsh chemicals or a complicated routine — just the right approach for the right mater...

Try this expert-recommended 3-phase workout for court sport athletes to build court awareness, lateral control, and quicker reactions, starting with your feet.

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Think about the last time you went to the gym.

You probably planned your outfit. But when was the last time you thought about your shoes?

Unless you're a competitive lifter, chances are you just grabbed whatever sneakers you had — the same pair you run in, walk the dog, even run errands.

You may have heard of the term, “zero-drop” as it relates to our shoes. But what exactly does it mean?

Zero-drop simply means your heel and forefoot are at the same height.

If you’re standing barefoot on flat ground, this is your body’s natural position—balanced, aligned, and stable.