For years, athletic and comfort shoe engineers have been trying to create a buffer between the foot and the ground. Spira engineers have developed a solution--an energy return system that actually recycles expended energy back to the wearer.  It's called WaveSpring technology and it's found inside every pair of Spira shoes. With every step, energy is stored and then dispersed back to the wearer while providing the ultimate in cushioning. Testing performed by an independent source reported that the WaveSpring has up to a 96% energy return. Running, walking and standing for long periods of time can take a toll on the body, legs and feet. Spira's patented WaveSpring technology helps by taking a great deal of the burden off of the joints. Compared to Spira, regular athletic shoes require the wearer to exert greater effort. Muscles work harder, causing fatigue and increasing the risk of injury. By absorbing a greater amount of the impact of each step, Spira shoes manage to greatly reduce this risk and increase the wearer's enjoyment for the duration of the activity. While most shoes rely on compressive foams, air or gel materials to cushion the feet, the WaveSpring is mechanical and therefore will not lose its extraordinary "new shoe" feel over time. There is no significant cushioning breakdown throughout the life of the shoe. Spira's WaveSpring technology intuitively reacts to the amount of energy and pressure a wearer exerts, and redistributes energy accordingly. Heel and forefoot spring configurations are engineered for specific activities. Experience the Spira difference and put a real spring in your step!
D**N
So I have terrible feat that also love to sweat constantly
So I have terrible feat that also love to sweat constantly. Spira shoes are already super-comfortable, and the extra support and breathable mesh really make my work day far more bearable. It's slightly tight in the width, or that may just be because of the mesh; when you tighten the laces, instead of snugging up the whole shoe, it only really pulls on the areas in between the mesh, so it can feel a little tight right at the lace and down from it, but still a little loose elsewhere. And there is no arch support in this, as is the case for nearly every shoe, I don't know why Amazon even asks, but I always use separate arch supports anyway. It also seems a tad loose at the heel, making it hard for the shoe to stay on firm. Even so, this shoe is about the best I have found for someone who stands all day, has bad feet that hurt a lot, and need circulation.
C**R
Worth the Cost
These shoes were recommended to me form a retailer over the phone when I called to inquire about another brand for work shoes. I work retail and am on my feet 8 hrs a day. I am very pleased that I took her advice. My legs and feet no longer bother me by the end of my day. I will defiantly be purchasing this style again, lite weight and because of the mesh top breathable in hot weather.Up date! After wearing for 3 weeks at work I had to replace the insoles. I had to buy a athletic style arch support insert. For the price that was paid for shoes I expected a much better insole. Once I did the replacement shoe is more comfortable for standing and walking all day.
G**G
Still a Spira Fan!
Been a Spira buyer for years, but in the last few years, they must've changes lasts or started making them in China or SOMETHING, because the sizes that used to fit me (and my wife) for years, are now too small. So I simply order a ½ size larger and they fit perfectly.
Z**E
it was fit but really bad at so-called support and joint suspension
it was fit but really bad at so-called support and joint suspension. within a week my feet started to heart and I couldn't even walk. I had to buy new shoes. so, I don't recommend anyone to buy this shoe.
D**D
spira spring soles a necessity for reduced impact.
sporting model of the black street shoe that I like so far for pickleball tennis stopping and starting.
T**T
my husband like his first spira shoes that's why we bought another ...
my husband like his first spira shoes that's why we bought another one from Amazon... however, after one week of use, the sole starts breaking up... will post a photo once he comes home...
D**J
great work shoe
perfect for working on retail concrete based floors - if you have plantar faciitis they are just what you need - i have tried many quality shoes for PF but these are the best
L**G
Very comfortable shoe
I have several pairs of Spira shoes. This shoe is the most comfortable of all. Once I started wearing Spira shoes, I threw the rest of my shoes out l!
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