# 44 – Steven Sashen, founder of Xero Shoes, discusses the various advantages of natural movement running, minimalist shoes and how to transition to minimalist running Running and Fitness With Raj

Episode Summary
Steven Sashen, founder of Xero Shoes, discusses the various advantages of natural movement running, minimalist shoes and how to transition to minimalist running
Show Notes
00:55 – Steven introduces himself and creating Xero Shoes
04:55 – Do running shoes prevent injuries?
13:35 – ‘Natural movement running’ and its advantages
18:15 – Big shoe companies and minimalist shoes
29:55 – Limitations to introducing true minimalist shoes by big shoe companies
33:25 – Advantages of Xero Shoes
37:05 – Xero sandals
39:30 – Transitioning to minimalist running
44:25 – Calf/Achilles soreness and minimalist running
47:25 – Xero Shoes and plans for Asia/India
49:50 – Final thoughts from Steven

Follow/Contact Steven and Xero Shoes
Website: https://xeroshoes.com/
Instagram: @xeroshoes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/xeroshoes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xeroshoes/
Twitter: @XeroShoes

Other relevant earlier podcasts
Episode 35 with JF Esculier - https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/7121353

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