Technology
Reinforced heel counters
Increasing stability, many shoes are made with small, shallow or weak heel counters. The Klouds brand uses deep reinforced and extended counters to improve the heel fit and assists in holding foot in a neutral position.
Flared/broad cushioned sole unit
Broader base increases the surface area for heel strike again assisting the foot in the natural walking motion. The Klouds shoes do not have heels that taper in or wobble under normal walking conditions.
Deep heel counter/padded top line
This deep heel fitting allows the wearer appropriate depth for orthosis or arch support, the padded top line assists in providing comfort around the ankle as well as eliminating the amount of heel slip associated with many other shoes.
Wide/Square last
No cramping of toes are required to fit into Klouds shoes all styles have a wide joint and toe shaping allowing the foot to sit flat in the shoe.
Steel shank
Increasing the rigidity in walking motion and stops the shoe from flexing in incorrect positions. The shank along with the cushioned sole units allows the shoe to flex at the joint but not twist. Wring out test.
Fastening device
The smaller the opening generally the better the fit. By this we mean the closure on the foot. Lace, buckle, Velcro strap are the first options in correct fitting footwear. The fastening device holds the shoe on the wearer allowing for maximum benefit from the shoe as well as the orthotic device providing peace of mind and sense of security for the wearer. Klouds shoes also have a small range of slip on shoes with high vamps for those occasions and circumstances when laces or Velcro’s are inappropriate.
Leather upper & sock linings
Allows greater breath ability. If shoes are worn day in day out it is essential that have leather uppers along with leather sock linings. For general foot health as well as odour reduction.
Padded forefoot
Padding under the ball of the foot we are often told by customers that they feel as if they are walking directly on bones. All Klouds shoes provide extra cushioning under the leather sock to assist the fatty padding under the ball of the foot.
Arch support
Helps distribute weight evenly.
