10 Reasons Why Seniors Who Are Scared Of Falling Are Wearing These Shoes
Note: Read this BEFORE you struggle with another pair of shoes!
1 in 3 people over 65 experience foot-related mobility issues severe enough to impact daily activities.
From balance problems to circulation restrictions, aging feet need specialized protection—and most "comfort shoes" only make it worse.
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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You Already Know The Feeling
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.
You wobble when you stand up too fast.
Stairs make you nervous.
Our customers don't call it "fall risk."
They say, "my balance is bad."
If that is you, keep reading.
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HIGHER ISN’T SAFER
Thick, soft foam can make you less steady.
Raised heels change your stance—and can add stress to your knees.
As muscles weaken with age, staying balanced can become harder.
Comfort isn’t just about cushioning.
Sole thickness and heel height matter, too.
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Feel The Floor Again
The sole is thin, flat, and bendy.
Real rubber, not foam.
No raised heel, so you stand straight.
It does not look like a medical shoe.
You feel the ground, like walking barefoot on grass.
When your feet feel the ground, your body knows how to stay balanced.
People wear these for:
✔ Bad balance
✔ Numb feet (neuropathy)
✔ Walking again after surgery
✔ Foot arthritis
✔ Swollen feet
✔ Diabetic feet
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Grip Like A Tire, Not A Slipper
Most falls happen at home. Not on a hike.
Bathroom tile. Kitchen spills. The step down to the garage.
Foam soles go slick the second they touch water.
Real rubber does not.
"They stick like glue to any surface." — Verified customer, 77
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Let Your Toes Spread Out
Think of a stool.
Wide legs, hard to tip. Narrow legs, easy to tip.
Your toes are those legs.
This shoe is wide in front. Your toes spread out.
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Step In. No Bending, No Asking.
The heel folds down.
You step in like a slipper.
No laces. Nothing to trip on.
Nobody has to help you.
"I haven't used my walker since I got my new shoes." — Rhonda, Verified customer
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It Works Like Your Teeth
Skip brushing one day. Nothing happens.
Skip it for years. You lose teeth.
They don't grow back.
Balance is the same.
One hand on the wall this year. Two hands next year. Then the walker.
Fix it early and you keep it.
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What One Fall Actually Costs
1 in 4 people over 65 falls each year.
A fall that puts you in the hospital costs over $30,000.
The real price is the talk afterward, when other people start deciding where you live.
These shoes are $69.99.
That is 6 cents a day for 3 years
What you get for $69.99:
- KyotoStep shoes — was $140
- FREE travel bag with every pair
- Free shipping
- 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
- Pay with HSA or FSA
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Try Them For 30 Days. The Risk Is Ours.
Don't love them? Send them back. Full refund.
Wrong size? Don't ship anything. Donate them. We send the right size free.
Fewer than 1 in 100 pairs come back.
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50,000+ People Already Wear Them
Nearly 50,000+ customers trust this technology for their independence.
94% report improved confidence within 30 days.
"My balance is 100 times better. I have 3 pairs." — Sue Z., Verified customer
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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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