Xero is having clearance sale

Paging Aubie

Thanks just bought some

I picked up a pair a few months ago for gym training, after a buddy of fine kept telling me to get a pair. I wish I'd gotten them sooner. I love them.

Been trying to run in them lately. Taking me some getting used to. But the goal is to get my feet and body ready to run in them for summer races in the mountains. I think I'll end up getting Vivo's for that though.

Aubie, do you have a preference between Xero and Vivo?

I've never looked into this. What is the benefit of a barefoot style shoe?

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I like Xero better for road running.

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I've just been running in my training shoes (Prio Neo). Would you recommend the HFS II or Forza Runner for pavement?

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should own a pair of Prio’s.

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I second that.

I got a pair of Sunrise because thet were cheap on sale. I love them!

Do you have to work your way up to full runs in the HFS? I just started wearing vivos to the gym and to run errands to get my Achilles used to them.

Good to hear. I’ll just continue to walk in them for a few months.

I bought a pair of their trainers…with the strap on the side…and they squeaked like crazy because the strap slides in the plastic groove. Returned them with no hassle. Will buy a pair with no straps once they get my size back in stock.

FYI

ETA: Forza Trainer

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Does anyone lift in these? I’m in the market and it seems like they would work well.

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Absolutely!

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Better balance and stability. Shoes can create an unstable base for your lifts as the padding and elevated heel can shift your weight distribution. By lifting barefoot, your feet make direct contact with the ground, allowing your body to adjust accordingly.

Improved proprioception. This refers to your body’s ability to sense and understand its position in space. When your feet make direct contact with the ground, your body can better make use of its sensory feedback.

Better form. When lifting barefoot, your feet and toes can better grip the ground and maintain balance, which translates into better technique.

Reduce pressure. Your feet have natural shock absorption in them. By weightlifting in bare feet, your body can better make use of this in order to reduce the pressure on your knees and ankles.

Strengthen foot muscles. Lifting barefoot allows you to use the muscles in your feet and toes to actively stabilize your body. Over time, this will strengthen the muscles in your feet.



If you want to experience these benefits, but don’t want to go completely barefoot (or your gym won’t let you), you can try lifting weights in barefoot shoes. These shoes allow you to get as close to being barefoot as possible while still having a layer of protection on your feet.

Barefoot Shoes for Weightlifting

Wearing barefoot shoes with zero-drop for weightlifting is the closest experience to going barefoot that you can get. The term “zero drop” means that the shoe’s heel-to-toe drop is zero millimeters. Your heel is level with the rest of your foot, unlike the forward tilt you get in traditional running shoes that have elevated heels

Another benefit of barefoot shoes for weightlifting is building foot strength. Strong feet give you a better base, something that can help with any lift where your feet are on the ground.

Research shows that merely walking in minimalist shoes builds foot strength as much as doing a foot exercise program.

The thin sole of Xero Shoes is designed with a zero-drop sole which allows your feet to be low to the ground. We have several barefoot shoes for weightlifting including Prio, Prio Neo, 360, Forza Trainer.

The shoe’s wide toe box also lets your toes spread out, which adds stability, since it gives you a wider base. This is a lightweight shoe – when weightlifting, you’ll barely notice you have them on.

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