Chris and Roxy, Xero Hero Team Captains
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, […] -
Michelle & Ryan Avila
Non-Stop Adventures (Michelle & Ryan Avila) spent a year traveling to 18 countries for their honeymoon and are taking off again this June for another year. They are launching a travel podcast at nonstopadventures.com. Michelle is an elementary teacher and Ryan is an entrepreneur. -
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. […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Michelle Cannon
Born and raised in in the Southern U.S., Michelle Cannon has always had a love for the outdoors. As a child, she spent countless hours walking through the woods, just to be alone and quiet. As an adult, she encourages her own kids, and her blog audience to #getoutdoors, on almost a daily basis. Living […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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, […] -
Billy Woodmansee
I have been a performance coach for 15 years. I am a GOATA Performance Specialist and an Institute of Integrative Nutrition Wellness Coach. In my time as a coach, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best athletes and CEOs in the world to up-level their lives/performance through fitness and nutrition […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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, […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Lindsay Mumma
Lindsay Mumma is a doctor of chiropractic, the COO and Editor in Chief of BIRTHFIT, and the owner of BIRTHFIT NC and Triangle Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. She and her (oft barefoot) husband Chris live in Raleigh with their (also likely barefoot) two sons. She primarily works with women as they transition into motherhood, but […] -
Brent Beckham
Brent Beckham is a self-declared ultrarunning nut. So much so that he became a UESCA Certified Running Coach to help others accomplish their ultramarathon running goals. He loves the magic that comes with achieving something that at first seems unattainable. And loves showing people that ultramarathons aren’t just for “crazy” people, but for everyone! And […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […]
