You are not running
Running needs a tapered, propulsive shoe. Your daily life doesn't
Room.
Width across the forefoot, where the toes sit and spread as you stand. Not a wider shoe for its own sake — a deliberate amount of space where a standing foot actually needs it, held steady through the day.
Level.
A low, even sole that keeps the foot steady through standing, sitting, and shifting weight. At low speed the foot is not rolling forward off a raised heel; it is staying in place. The sole holds it there.
Cushion.
A substantial sole, built for long days on hard floors — hospital corridors, kitchen tile, clinic floors. Support is distributed and held across the hours, so hour eight feels like hour two. Capacity for standing, not cushioning for impact.
Designed and tested in Zürich since 2021. V1.0 launches late 2026.
Research program
We're testing Footle ahead of V1.0. If you'd like to try a pair while we're still in research, you can — it's free with a refundable deposit. No risk. Just wear them, tell us how it goes.
Prototypes
