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Friction Shield

Friction Shield

Relieves pressure on feet and joints

Developed with orthopedists

Wide toe box, lightweight and flexible

$19.95
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Experience exceptional comfort through Ortho Balance friction shield. Designed with orthopedic alignment, shock-dissipating soles, and minimal weight to ease discomfort in feet, knees, and lower back during daily movement. Perfect for people managing neuropathy, arthritis, or plantar fasciitis.

Shock Absorption

The advanced cushioning system gives your joints the protection they need while hiking rough trails.

Wide Toe Box

The wide toe box provides your toes the space they need and allows them to relax in their natural position.

Natural Comfort

Natural comfort provides the support and foundation for an upright posture and prevents knee, hip, and back pain.

All-Day Trail Comfort

The perfect blend of flexibility and support ensures comfort throughout your hiking journey.

FAQ

Can I use my custom orthotics in Ortho Balance shoes?

Yes! Ortho Balance shoes come with removable insoles, so you can replace them with your own custom orthotics if needed. However, the insoles included with our shoes are already high-quality, featuring excellent arch support and cushioning designed to help with plantar fasciitis and overall foot comfort. Many customers find they don’t need to switch them out — but the option is always there if you prefer your own orthotics.

What's wrong with Regular Shoes?

The main problem with Regular Shoes is that they are NOT built for the health of our feet at all.

They have Industrial & Standard Shapes that only follow Fashion standards. The worst thing is that we usually do not realize the problems until they come to us.

"Muscles work with a simple philosophy of 'Use it or Lose it'. When we place our foot in a cushioned environment, it's like placing our body on a Sofa—it causes the long-term deconditioning of our feet."

The 4 worst features of regular shoes are:

  1. CUSHIONED: A cushion creates instability, disrupts optimal sensory feedback from the ground, and promotes overstriding in running.
  2. RIGID: A rigid shoe will restrict movement in the foot, resulting in weaker muscles and stiffer joints.
  3. TOE SPRING: A toe spring places the toes in an unnatural position, which impacts their function and places undue stress on the plantar fascia.
  4. ELEVATED HEEL: Restricts ankle range of motion, disrupts whole-body alignment, and creates unbalanced weight distribution at the foot.

What makes Ortho Balance shoes different from others?

Ortho Balance shoes, unlike ordinary shoes or other shoes, have a Wide & Anatomical shape that follows the lines of the foot.

We have spent years researching natural and healthy movement, designing shoes based on Human anatomy and according to the feet, perfecting our wide, thin, and flexible shoes to release 100% of the feet’s potential and improve their long-term health.

And no, these are not just words. We have done tests on over 700 of our customers who have actually seen benefits in both feet and legs in less than 60 days.

And we believe so much in the long-term results of these shoes that we have even extended our money-back guarantee to 30 days.

How do I find the right size for me?

If you are unsure about your size or have Wide or Swollen feet, we recommend taking one size up.

If you can’t find the Half size, take the Larger size. Example: Do you usually wear a size UK 7.5 (EU 41)? Take size UK 8 (EU 42).

For further information, please refer to the Size Chart.

How does your 30-day money-back promise work?

We believe so strongly in the benefits these shoes can provide you that we have extended our return guarantee to up to 30 days.

If you wear our shoes for 30 days and do not notice an increase in the mobility and balance of your feet, we will give you a full refund.

What are the Health Benefits of Ortho Balance Shoes?

There are countless advantages, but surely one of the most important is that Hiking shoes (with zero-drop sole) promote less reliance on footwear and more reliance on strong foot and leg muscles. This improves body posture, stride, and overall performance.

The other very important benefit is that these Ortho Balance shoes feature a wide toe box that allows for greater stability, more balance, and a significantly more comfortable toe position, unlike all normal trainers that have a narrow toe box.

Ortho Balance shoes are designed in such a way that they do not compromise the freedom of movement of the foot and allow all movements.

Shoes fit your feet, not the other way around.

Customer Reviews

4.8 Based on 6 reviews

Easy to order, quick delivery and the product matches the description.

Nicole K.Verified buyer

Took a little longer to ship than I hoped, but the product itself is great.

Hannah A.Verified buyer

It's a little smaller than I pictured, but the quality makes up for it.

Chloe B.Verified buyer

Very pleased. Solid build, nice finish and it works like it should.

Ryan C.

Smooth ordering process and quick delivery. Would shop here again.

Rachel S.Verified buyer

Nice product, decent price. Shipping updates kept me informed the whole time.

Ashley M.