Forty years ago while walking barefoot on the
beach, Danish yoga master Anne Kalso discovered that as her
heel sank into the sand below her shoes, she achieved a sensation
similar to the Lotus yoga position. As she walked, her breathing
began flowing freely and her posture naturally aligned. Passionate
about the health benefits from walking naturall, Anne Kalso
took it upon herself to develop a natural footwear design
she called "Negative Heel Technology". Her vision
is the foundation for the design of all Earth Footwear.
Earth Shoes is the pioneer company that
introduced the Negative Heel, taking flat, equal elevation
sole comfort one step further. For years, the shoe industry
has produced millions of shoes with raised heels, with
apparently little concern for the health considerations
that accompany them. A raised heel can cause back problems,
as it throws your weight forward, makes it more difficult
to balance, and places your spine out of alignment. With
a negative heel, your head is straight, shoulders roll
back, breathing is more efficient, and your spine and
pelvis align.
While many shoe comapanies offer flat soled
shoes to correct certian posture problems, Earth is the
only company allowing you even great back support utilizing
the negative heel technology.
Raised heel vs. platform:
both fall short of Negative Heel technology.
Kalso Negative Heel Technology provides a healthy
walking experience. Weight is evenly and naturally
distributed over your feet, while your body is naturally
aligned, creating a natural healthier stride.
You
may feel like you are leaning back, and you may experience
stiff calves and/or thighs. This is normal. Moderate
wear is advised for the first week or so to allow
muscles time to adjust to this new way of natural
walking. For more information click Earth Comfort
Features.
Earth Comfort Features
Comfort Fit System
All Earth footwear styles include leather footbeds that
mold to the shape of your foot to customize comfort. Some
styles include interchangeable footbeds of different thicknesses.
This allows you to mix and match to determine which footbed
is right for you. Wear one, both, or none at all depending
on the width of your foot.
Comfort Sphere
Earth footwear’s unique design allows your toes to
spread out freely into their natural position.
Comfort Sole
The natural latex rubber sole of all Earth footwear maximizes
comfort and durability.
Earth footwear is unique. The Earth experience is natural,
comfortable, stylish, and healthy. The Earth experience
is Total Body Comfort, invigorating for the mind, body,
and sole. There’s nothing like it.
