10 Reasons Why Seniors Who Are Scared Of Falling Are Wearing These Shoes
Read this BEFORE you buy your next pair of shoes!
TLDR: You stay steady by feeling the ground. Thick foam takes that away. Oobend gives it back.
TLDR: You stay steady by feeling the ground. Thick foam takes that away. Oobend gives it back.
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Feel The Difference In Your First Step
The sole is thin, flexible, and made of real rubber — not a thick block of foam. It is zero drop, so your foot sits flat and level. That way your feet can feel the ground under you.
Inside, the massaging insole gently wakes your feet up with every step.
When your feet feel the ground, your body knows how to catch itself. That is how you stay steady.
Oobend Shoes Help With :
✔ Balance & Unsteadiness
✔ Peripheral Neuropathy
✔ Post-Surgery Recovery
✔ Foot Arthritis
✔ Swollen Feet
✔ Diabetic Foot Discomfort
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Grip Like A Tire, Not A Slipper
Foam soles look grippy and go slick the second they meet water. Real rubber doesn't.
The tread here is cut into diamonds with channels between them, so water gets pushed out instead of trapped underneath.
You'll feel it the first time you cross a wet kitchen floor.
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Which Would Your Feet Choose?
“Look at this comparison—regular shoes crush your toes like a vise, while proper footwear lets them spread naturally," explains Dr. Robert Kim, Stanford Geriatrician.
Think of it like the legs of a stool. The wider they sit, the harder it is to tip.
Your toes are those legs. Most shoes tie them together.
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Your Feet Change With Age. Your Shoes Should Too.
Arches collapse. Feet widen. Joints stiffen. The muscle you spent a lifetime building quietly thins out.
That's not a warning, it's just what happens. But it leaves you with feet that need a shoe built to adapt to them.
Most shoes do the opposite. Thick soles hide the ground from you. Heavy shoes drag at legs that have less muscle to lift them.
Light, flexible, and close to the ground is what keeps you balanced.
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Step In. No Bending, No Asking.
We call it a collapsible heel. Fold it down and step in like a slipper—perfect for the mailbox, the kitchen, the garden.
Pull it up and you're in sport mode, a full shoe for a longer walk.
No laces to tie. Nothing to trip on. Nobody to ask.
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The Signs Show Up Early. They Don't Wait.
Your hand finds the wall on the way to the bathroom. You check the floor before you step down. You slow down on tile without deciding to.
That is not clumsiness. That is your body deciding it cannot trust your feet.
These signs do not go away on their own. Feet that cannot feel the ground do not start feeling it again just because another year went by.
Right now, it is still your call.
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Get 50% Off (THIS WEEKEND ONLY)
We made too many pairs. That is why they are half price — and why 87% of them are already gone.
No coupon, no code. It comes off at checkout by itself.
Once a size sells out, we cannot say when it comes back.
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What One Fall Actually Costs
A single fall can cost $35,000 in medical bills. Hospital, rehab, follow-up appointments.
That's the bill. It isn't the real price.
The real price is the conversation that starts afterward, when other people begin deciding where you should live.
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Try Them For 30 Days. The Risk Is Ours.
If they don't fit, don't ship anything back.
Donate them to a local charity and we'll send you a FREE replacement in the right size.
If you simply don't love them, you get a full refund. No questions asked.
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Join Over 50,000 Customers Who've Made The Switch
This weekend they're at the lowest price we've offered all year.
94% report improved confidence within 30 days.
"My balance is 100 times better | walk really good my feet feel good… I have 3 pairs" — Margaret K., age 72
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Customer Reviews
"Back To My Daily Walk After Hip Surgery"
The Best Post Surgery Shoe Ever! It takes a little time to be back to walking normally after a hip replacement surgery. The pair of Oobend shoes I recently purchased have me back on my daily routine of walking
“THESE SHOES DO NOT INTERFERE”
I am barefoot, have been all my 81 years. What I appreciate the most is that I depend on the sensation of how gravity translates from my feet through my whole body. I spent some time in my younger years studying t'ai chi which taught me ground up balance and principles of movement. These shoes do not interfere.
"I HAVEN'T USED MY WALKER SINCE I GOT MY NEW SHOES"
My balance is not good. I have a bad back and it makes me unsteady when I walk. I'm 55 and have used a walker for the past 5 years when needed. I haven't used my walker since I got my new shoes.
"FORTUNATELY, I DIDN'T HAVE TO FALL BEFORE I PURCHASED THESE"
I was hospitalized with very severe vertigo and ended up in a rehabilitation center, because of my inability to walk! … I started searching online for shoes that would fit and might help me restore my balance and I found Oobend. … Yes, I am walking again, with a little help of a cane!
I HAVE NO FEAR OF TRIPPING"
So comfortable! And, I'm so confident that I have NO FEAR of tripping!!
"Now I have to find homes for the Hike shoes I wasted money on"
Your shoes work very well for me so now I have to find homes for the Hike shoes I wasted money on and want to stock up on yours.
"The best money I ever spent"
I got them on Wednesday. The best money l ever spent. … I literally wanted to cry. I have the most difficult time with shoes. … I bought two pair and will eventually buy every color.
Customer service made it easy
Sized up per their guide and it was perfect. When I had a question about fit, support responded fast.
Most Sizes Running Low
WE OVER-MADE THIS SEASON. WE DIDN'T OVER-MAKE EVERY SIZE.
FAQ
Will thin soles really make me steadier?
Will thin soles really make me steadier?
That's the whole idea. Your feet have thousands of nerve endings that tell your brain where the ground is.
A thick foam sole muffles that signal. A thin, flexible one lets it through.
Won't a thin sole feel hard?
Won't a thin sole feel hard?
It isn't thin for the sake of thin. Too thick and you can't feel the ground — that's when you start reaching for the furniture. Too thin and there's nothing protecting your foot.
KyotoStep sits at the point in between: enough real rubber to protect you, thin enough that your feet still feel where they are.
Do I need time to get used to them?
Do I need time to get used to them?
If you're coming off thick cushioned shoes, give yourself a few days.
Wear them around the house first. Most people feel settled within a week.
What size should I order?
What size should I order?
Measure your foot in centimeters and match our chart. If your feet swell during the day, go one size up.
Are they slippery on wet floors?
Are they slippery on wet floors?
The opposite. Real rubber with a diamond tread and water channels, built for wet tile and rainy sidewalks.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Yes, both work at checkout.
What if I do not like them?
What if I do not like them?
Send them back within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked. Wrong size? Don't ship anything back — donate them and we'll send the right size free.
How long does shipping take?
How long does shipping take?
After you order, we need time to process, pack, stamp, and send it to the shipping company, which usually takes 1-3 business days.
Then, the delivery time varies depending on your location:
USA: 5-10 Working/Business Days
UK: 5-10 Working/Business Days
Canada: 5-10 Working/Business Days
Australia: 5-10 Working/Business Days
Europe: 5-10 Working/Business Days
Asia: 5-10 Working/Business Days
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