Spira Walking – Running Shoes

Spira took the shoe industry by storm when they released their shoes with springs in them.  The WaveSpring® Technology featured in Spira’s walking & running shoes for men & women returns energy with every step! The technology is in the heel and forefoot of the shoe. As such, it has the appearance of a normal shoe, and does need an elevated platform to provide full function. Additionally, the springs don’t break down like traditional materials used in shoe construction increasing durability.

Spira's® patented WaveSpring® technology may be the most significant advancement ever achieved in the footwear industry.

Spira Walking Shoes with Springs

Spira’s walking shoes provides cushioning and returns energy! Spira’s WaveSpring enables you to recycle your own energy and has been tested at Michigan State University in 2001. The testing results reported that 87% - 96% of the energy is returned from the springs in the shoes. The Spira Spring Loaded Walking Shoes provide you with the comfort & energy allowing you to walk all day. The Spira spring loaded walking shoes feature removable insoles for using custom made orthotics.

Running shoes with springs

Spira Running shoes use the spring technology to reduce peak impact forces by about 20% over traditional midsole materials.  When engaged in high impact activity like running or jumping, where peak impact is four to five times body weight, a reduction of 20% is quite significant. The stress reduction from Spira’s running shoes with springs can in turn reduce injury and allow for faster recovery time following vigorous activity. As an example, elite marathon runner David Cheruiyot, won three major marathons, Istanbul, Singapore and Houston in a four month period. He credits his Spira running shoes with springs for his performance. The springs act as shock absorbers, reducing the stress on your feet.  Spiras feel so good, they're illegal--at least to some. USA Track & Field, which sanctions some 4,000 road races each year, has banned Spiras for violating Rule 143 (3)(a), which states that "no spring ... may be incorporated in the shoes." Spira Spring technology delivers on its promise!