FEET Anatomy

The design philosophy emphasizes the foot's natural movement and function, with features intended to enhance rather than interfere with your natural gait. 
  • Unlike traditional cushioned shoes that often aim to absorb impact through thick foam, FEET shoes focus on proprioception and natural mechanics.
  • By focusing on natural movement, FEET shoes aim to minimize the risk of repetitive stress injuries that can come from incorrect biomechanical stress. 

DESIGN PRINCIPLES OF FEET SHOES  
  • Natural Biomechanics: The technical solutions and geometry of the shoe are based on the natural biomechanics of the human body while running.
  • Anatomical Sole Structure: The sole is designed to follow the anatomy of the foot, allowing the foot muscles to work naturally and efficiently. This increases the power and elasticity of the running gait.
  • Minimal Interference: The shoes aim to keep the running stride as natural as possible, with the brand motto "Shoes don't run, feet do".
  • Ground Feel: They are designed to provide good feel on the running surface, which improves balance and coordination. 

 


THE FEET TECHNOLOGY FOR NATURAL RUNNING

The structure is like a handful of gears. The individual parts interlock and complement each other, working only as a whole.

Anatomically shaped plate

The purpose of the anatomically shaped  plate is to support the outer edge of the foot and guide movement toward the push-off phase.

Directs energy to the first and fifth metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints. The plate is essential for enhancing gait and minimizing ground contact time. 

Arch plate

Follows the foot’s anatomy, locks heel EVA foam in place and gives a firm platform for carbon plate. Arch plate translates energy to carbon plate.  

Heel Eva foam 

Peak loads are distributed across the entire heel area.

Push off platform

Very elastic foam engineered to improve push off from surface

The image shows the midsole structure of the EVO+. The sole structures of the other models are variations of this.


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HOW FEET SHOES WORK

 

  • Natural shock-absorption: Because of the innovative sole construction the impact of ground reaction force is spread over to the strongest part of midfoot to reduce peak forces. The shoes aim to use the body's natural shock-absorption system (tendons and fascia) rather than relying solely on shoe foam.
  • Natural Spring Function:  FEET supports the foot’s natural ability to store energy to muscles, fascia and tendons during impact.  This activates natural "spring-like" function, which is essential for storing and returning mechanical energy during a running stride.
  • Energy Conversion: This energy will naturally transfer to forward moving energy. The intelligent sole design helps the foot to take this energy where it is naturally supposed to go – to the big and the fifth toe joints where optimally designed foam type ensures maximal forward push.
  • Muscle Activation: The shoe's sole structure follows human anatomy to allow foot muscles to work naturally. By avoiding excessive artificial cushioning, they maintain sensory stimulus to the sole, which activates the small intrinsic muscles of the foot.