At first glance of the Kuru Footwear website, I thought the shoes were very unique looking. I was instantly intrigued. Turns out that Kuru has developed a revolutionary technology to create the “World’s Most Anatomical Midsole” for active footwear and walking shoes.
With the intelligence of Podiatrists and Physical Therapists, they were able to combine the support of custom orthotics along with space-age materials resulting in the ultimate comfort shoe.
Kuru Footwear Chicane Trail Shoes
The KuruSole™ chassis was specially invented to create a cushion-y heel pocket that literally molds to your foot, instead of other flat insoles that provide little to no support and can result in an uncomfortable shoe – and even injury. The fat pad that we have under our heel bone works as a shock absorber for our whole body. The Kuru shoe works with this fat pad by protecting it with their secret HeelKradl™. The HeelKradl™ flexes inward with each step, which creates a cupping action to keep that fat pad under your heel instead of squishing it on flat insoles like typical shoes.
Impressed yet?
Well, I got to see for myself with my new Kuru Chicane trail shoes. The Chicane won the best trail shoe in the 2011 About.com Reader’s Choice awards! It has some impressive features, like: A fully gusseted tongue which keeps out debris, water and dust, a unique lacing system that wraps the webbing around the foot so it fits like a sock, moisture-wicking liners, large lugs for excellent traction, and much more!
Since spring is just around the corner I look forward to heading to our favorite hiking trails at Swallow Cliff! Also known as “the stairs”, Swallow Cliff is a popular place to work out around here. My sister and I like to do the stairs just once or twice and then head to the trails.
My Chicanes will get a great test there, but for now I have been trying them out on daily tasks. I definitely notice less impact on my heels. At first I did not like the way they felt in the arch area, but I can already feel them forming to my feet more.
The more I wear my Kuru shoes, the more comfortable that they get. I love the way they look, too! They are different, but I think they are sharp.
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
February 22, 2012 at 7:04 pmShoes!?
Oh, you KNOW I can’t wait 😀
Jennifer says
February 22, 2012 at 7:12 pmOh yeah! Get your typin’ fingers ready!
Mimi says
February 24, 2012 at 12:17 amI love the look of those shoes! I really need a great pair for hiking this summer! That trail looks gorgeous!
Nicole Strunk says
February 24, 2012 at 1:30 amI love these! They have some really cute unique shoes! Thanks for introducing me….. I always need more shoes!!
Nancy Brumfield says
February 24, 2012 at 7:05 amThese sound like super comfy shoes!
Shelly Sawicki Lash Neuhouser says
February 24, 2012 at 7:19 amThese sound great, thanks for the giveaway.
Jeanna says
February 24, 2012 at 7:27 amGreat review! Makes me want to try a pair!!
Lauren Rasor says
February 24, 2012 at 7:50 amSuper Cute
latanya says
February 24, 2012 at 8:35 amThey look very comfortable and cute.
Amy Boelk says
February 24, 2012 at 8:52 amThese shoes sound amazing! Love how its mixes fashion and function!
KDailey says
February 24, 2012 at 9:10 amThese look so supportive! I’m on my feet all day and these would make my life so much more comfortable.
maureen says
February 24, 2012 at 9:30 amI like that it has the technology to help keep the fat pads of your feet where they belong. It helps against plantar fasciitis that way.
Evelyn Goettner says
February 24, 2012 at 10:27 amThese look and sound so comfy yet fashionable!
Kate B says
February 24, 2012 at 10:34 amPlease, please let me win these. I have bad feet with orthotics and I need some variety 🙂
Katrina F says
February 24, 2012 at 11:23 amAlways looking for a comfortable shoe and these look great!
Jennifer Speed says
February 24, 2012 at 12:15 pmmaybe if I win I’ll go hiking and see how they work
Sharon Rooney says
February 24, 2012 at 1:27 pmThese sound really comfortable. I am always looking for comfortable shoes. They are really cute too
Krista U. says
February 24, 2012 at 1:33 pmThese shoes sound very cool. It’s not uncommon for my heels to hurt after a long day of standing or walking, so I’d love to try these!
Iliana Reyes says
February 24, 2012 at 1:42 pmI love the colors on the shoes and they look soo comfy!
tami husak says
February 24, 2012 at 3:06 pmboy do they sound comfy
Janelle Prentice says
February 24, 2012 at 3:31 pmWhat cute shoes! I’d love to try these out- my running shoes are totally done in!
Sandy says
February 24, 2012 at 3:37 pmI’m always looking for a more comfortable pair of shoes and would love to give these a try.
Kimberly says
February 24, 2012 at 3:57 pmI love the way these look, and I think it’s amazing that they sound so comfy. Thanks for the view…I will be looking for these!
Mikki Tuohy says
February 24, 2012 at 3:59 pmThese shoes are adorable! I would love to have them for my workouts.
Amanda Tempel says
February 24, 2012 at 4:03 pmThese are so cool! I love that that are asymmetrical!
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Danielle Davis/Grady says
February 24, 2012 at 4:04 pmI love these shoes & they look so comfy!
Thanks for the review!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
February 24, 2012 at 4:15 pmI need the cushioning ; hope to win
Matt Ferrell says
February 24, 2012 at 5:13 pmnice review and shoes!
Karla says
February 24, 2012 at 5:19 pmThese shoes look awesome!
Barbara says
February 24, 2012 at 5:33 pmNice review! Interesting to know that they worked with Podiatrists and Physical Therapists to make the shoe both bit correctly and comfortably. Nice pic’s too.
Rachel R. says
February 24, 2012 at 5:37 pmWe have lots of trails at a park near our home, so these would be great. I’ve been looking for trail shoes and it’s nice to know these won a reader’s choice award.
Julie Wood says
February 24, 2012 at 5:39 pmKuru are nice looking shoes! I like these shoes because they have the support that is needed for people who walk. I am a walker and I need a good shoe to support me! Kuru shoes do the job!
jean carlisle says
February 24, 2012 at 5:54 pmI love the colors and they look so comfortable!
Carrie Phelps says
February 24, 2012 at 6:11 pmThey look comfy & I would love a pair of hiking shoes as I’m going to start hiking with my four year old grandson this year. Thanks!
Monica says
February 24, 2012 at 6:33 pmwow! these shoes look like they have so much science in them! hope i win the giveaway to try them out..i have such bad feet! 🙂
Kayla says
February 24, 2012 at 6:40 pmThey look amazing for working out in! I’d love a pair!
kim c. says
February 24, 2012 at 6:56 pmI love the look of the Kuru shoes. Nobody else wouls have them. Very original!
Megan C says
February 24, 2012 at 7:04 pmSomehow my hiking shoes have become too big for me…these look great and I love the trail pictures, hope I win!
tamatha hunter says
February 24, 2012 at 7:14 pmwould love to check them out
Jessica K says
February 24, 2012 at 7:29 pmThese look so cool. I love the unique design
Holly says
February 24, 2012 at 7:55 pmThey look comfy and sound like great shoes.
lisa lo says
February 24, 2012 at 7:55 pmSeriously need good walking shoes! These look like the ones!
Christina says
February 24, 2012 at 8:44 pmI love the look of these shoes! Thanks so much for the review, hubby and I are hoping to start hiking soon (he’s wanted to for the past year) so I really need to find a good pair of shoes.. these sound perfect.
Barbara R. says
February 24, 2012 at 9:33 pmI walk everyday for my program plus 4-5 times walking the dog. I had never heard of these shoes. I am interested in the secret HeelKradl. I think that there will be less impact on my heels. They sound perfect for me, as I wear out a pair rather quickly.
Dolly says
February 24, 2012 at 10:19 pmThey look very practical. I could use a pair of durable shoes! 😀
Deb Hornick Gotham says
February 25, 2012 at 12:09 amThese sound like great shoes 🙂
Russell Moore says
February 25, 2012 at 12:25 amInteresting look; I kind of like it.
Kathy says
February 25, 2012 at 12:26 amNow that’s my kind of shoe!
Chevelle Sopkin says
February 25, 2012 at 4:38 amGreat review! These are a really cute pair that you tried out too. I’m excited that Spring is so near b/c we live in Oregon & we have limitless trails & hiking/walking areas & our son is almost 3, so now is a great time to get serious with my footwear! Thank you for the chance to win!
Cynthia C says
February 25, 2012 at 7:23 amStyling is really different. I like it!
elven johnson says
February 25, 2012 at 10:00 amI love how the lacing is done. Very diff.
crystal lane says
February 25, 2012 at 11:21 amThey look very comfortable.
Judy Cox says
February 25, 2012 at 11:58 amThis is a very smart looking shoe. Would definitely love to win a pair.
Kris B says
February 25, 2012 at 12:10 pmThe shoes look very comfortable! Thanks for the chance to win a pair!
Ron Casteel says
February 25, 2012 at 1:11 pmI like the style you tried also the cushion in the the heel is a plus looks comfortable
Missy Lynnh says
February 25, 2012 at 1:19 pmThose look SO comfy and the colors are perfect! Love them!
Deidra Bigham says
February 25, 2012 at 1:51 pmI’m definitely going to be checking out their website because I’m sold on the heel pocket that molds to your foot.
Amanda Alvarado says
February 25, 2012 at 2:52 pmForget the hiking! These would be great for me to wear at work! I am on my feet just about all day and finding good shoes with support is hard without having to spend a small fortune on a good inserts!
Lyn says
February 25, 2012 at 5:35 pmThese Kuru shoes like they are just the answer for my daughter’s feet! In her free time from graduate school, she’s enjoyed hiking in AZ. From the heal protection to the moisture wicking liners, they seem like they would be a perfect fit for her!
Suzanne B. says
February 25, 2012 at 6:32 pmLove the cushion-y heel pocket. That is just what I need. I really walk hard on my heels.
BlackAsphodel says
February 25, 2012 at 6:58 pmI think they look very unique and classy! And who doesn’t want shoes that protect your feet? 😉
Jaimee Sorensen says
February 25, 2012 at 7:33 pmThose shoes look great-I have been trying ot find a good shoe for walking around town or trails!
Julie Lynn Bickham says
February 25, 2012 at 7:43 pmThis look so comfy, would love to try these.
Kim Allmon says
February 25, 2012 at 7:51 pmThey sound like the perfect shoe. I’ve found that since I’ve lost weight, my current shoes don’t provide enough protection/padding for me…these seem like they would fit the bill! I’ve got a lot of places where I live where I can use these, too. Thanks for your review!
Ashley S says
February 25, 2012 at 7:59 pmI really like the looks of these shoes!
Heather Bridson says
February 25, 2012 at 8:25 pmThese look great!!
trishden says
February 25, 2012 at 8:51 pmI like them but my favorite is their Aalto Chukkas. Thanks for the review.
Jean Lynd says
February 25, 2012 at 9:09 pmI’ve never heard of Kuru before, but they do seem to appear more logistically designed for our feet. Maybe my next running shoe??
Jodi says
February 25, 2012 at 10:03 pmI could really use a good pair of shoes like this!
MARLA says
February 26, 2012 at 12:22 amThank you for the chance to win shoes that mold to my feet.
Amy Baker says
February 26, 2012 at 12:26 amThese look really awesome…I wear Birkenstocks all the time because of their footbed…but they really are not made for hiking and my tennis shoes kill my feet…..thanks for the review and for the giveaway!
Debbie Welchert says
February 26, 2012 at 10:37 amThese look and sound like the kind of shoe I need. My heels are so sore all of the time. Sounds like these would help.
Brittany says
February 26, 2012 at 10:54 amI could definitely use a pair of good hiking shoes! I love hiking and my current shoes are really old and worn out.
Julie B. says
February 26, 2012 at 2:25 pmI love the look of these shoes, and they have the world’s best anatomical insoles too? SOLD! Even if I don’t win this giveaway I plan on buying some next time I need new shoes! (I love sneakers – I’m a sneakers gal, no Jimmy Choo heels for me!)
Rachel Robertson (Azrael) says
February 26, 2012 at 6:27 pmNice review, I’ve been wearing Vasque and Merrel, but am almost ready for a new pair 😉
Kelly M says
February 26, 2012 at 7:25 pmWoohooooo thank you for this chance!!!
Gaye M says
February 26, 2012 at 7:49 pmI think these shoes look awesome and I love reading a “real” person’s evaluation of them.
Michele P. says
February 26, 2012 at 7:53 pmI like the very cool design, and they look very comfy! Great review…
Sara Logan says
February 26, 2012 at 8:33 pmThey look very comfortable! That is important to me
Jennifer says
February 26, 2012 at 10:28 pmI like the shoes they are nice and look good with jeans or for those long walks. Thanks
Debbie Trammell says
February 26, 2012 at 10:38 pmWow what an awesome review. Thank u for that. If I had a job I wld definitely give these a try based on ur review. Thanks again.
Vicki Chrzanowski says
February 27, 2012 at 12:21 amI have a difficult time finding closed toed shoes, I live 90% of the time in sandals in Florida, but I spend about 3 months in Michigan where I need better shoes. This sound like the shoes I may need
Cheryl Free says
February 27, 2012 at 3:35 amThese are some smart looking shoes! I love shoes that are comfortable ヅ
Devona Fryer says
February 27, 2012 at 6:03 amThey are very unique looking.
Danielle Papsis says
February 27, 2012 at 8:01 amThanks for the opportunity!
Gladys Parker says
February 27, 2012 at 1:22 pmWhat a sweet pair of shoes! Thanks for the review! My son would love these shoes more than I do (and that is a lot.) He has such pain in his feet after just walking, these are like what the Podiatrist suggested for him.
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Shannon Gallagher says
February 27, 2012 at 8:04 pmI think I would love the cushion-y HeelKradl in these shoes!!
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Tracy Juliano says
February 27, 2012 at 8:48 pmI love that these are well padded. That makes all the difference.
Carolsue says
February 28, 2012 at 4:22 amThese look super comfortable! Hope I win!
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1955nurse says
February 28, 2012 at 8:25 amTrying to get back in shape… these would really help!!! Thanks for the chance….
Jodi says
February 28, 2012 at 8:33 amThese seem super comfy! I’ve had issues with my heel before so I think these would be great for me! Thanks so much for the review and giveaway!
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Timothy Sternberg says
February 28, 2012 at 9:15 amI love that these are well padded.
Melissa Paz says
February 28, 2012 at 10:08 amThese look great, I really could use a new pair of walking shoes. Mine are over 6 years old!
clynsg says
February 28, 2012 at 10:20 amI had never heard of this brand before. They definitely sound as if they would be worth trying.
ericka coello says
February 28, 2012 at 10:54 amthey are a unique design, they look very comfortable
Happi Shopr says
February 28, 2012 at 12:54 pmLove the shoes and what a wonderful place to go to exercise
Rachel Buiten Rohde says
February 28, 2012 at 2:44 pmI love the shoes! 🙂
Azslyn Cole says
February 28, 2012 at 3:41 pmThese shoes look very comfortable
Melissa says
February 28, 2012 at 4:50 pmLove the shoes! Thanks for the opportunity!
Holly C. says
February 28, 2012 at 5:43 pmlove the review, now I need these shoes lol.
Kim Reid says
February 28, 2012 at 6:01 pmI would love to try these, I need comfortable shoes!!
Thanks for the review 🙂
Clare Blakeslee Toll says
February 28, 2012 at 6:28 pmI hope I win these shoes! My feet are terrible!
Linda Henderson says
February 28, 2012 at 6:42 pmThese look like great shoes, I’d love to try them out.
Grace says
February 28, 2012 at 10:19 pmThese look super cool. I am a shoe lover 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway
Michelle C says
February 28, 2012 at 10:49 pmI’ve never heard of this brand, but they look awesome! Thanks for a great review!
Rita Spratlen says
February 28, 2012 at 11:09 pmThanks for the great review. I like the looks of them. My husband truly has problems with his feet now that he is getting older. These might be great for him.
Jeanne says
February 28, 2012 at 11:13 pmEnjoyed your review. I think their shoes look very comfortable. Thank you for this awesome giveaway. 🙂
Eileen says
February 29, 2012 at 1:24 amI love how lightweight they look. For someone with extreme fatigue due to illness this would be great not to LUG heavy footwear around under you. Some tennies are extremely heavy. The other point I would love is that the cushioning should provide some great shock absorbing capability, which would mean a lot of pain relief for those with back injury. My spine is a mess after being tangled up with a semi many years ago…good shoes are REALLY important for good back health and posture. I will have to see about any endorsements by foot docs? Thanks for showing us some cool shoes. Most would never have heard of them without the reviews.
daniel healey says
February 29, 2012 at 6:21 amMy wife loves these shoes.
Jaclyn says
February 29, 2012 at 7:59 amI’m going through the grand canyon this sprung and could really use something this awesome! 😀
sandy weinstein says
February 29, 2012 at 10:30 ami saw these recently in a dept store, think belk’s, and really liked them…the heel looks very supportive as well as the toe pad area.
kathy pease says
February 29, 2012 at 11:24 ami love these shoes they look light and comfy..I hate shoes that are heavy and drag you down
Billie says
February 29, 2012 at 11:34 amI’d love to try the walking shoes!
Stasi says
February 29, 2012 at 11:44 amThose are cute shoes So many trail shoes look like something my brother would wear, just smaller and with a pink stripe….
Ger says
February 29, 2012 at 1:36 pmThese shoes are so cute! I especially love the colors!
Gale says
February 29, 2012 at 3:08 pmI love how they look. What an interesting way to lace shoes! Would love to try these.
Thom says
February 29, 2012 at 3:46 pmi think the HeelKradl™ sounds nice.
Linda Kwolek says
February 29, 2012 at 4:10 pmThis sounds like it would feel comfortable with my bone spur problem.
R Hicks says
February 29, 2012 at 4:43 pmI think these are really neat. Love that they are designed well for feet comfort
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MeLisa White says
February 29, 2012 at 5:10 pmThese looks so comfy!!!
Barbara Blanton says
February 29, 2012 at 5:31 pmI love going hiking with my family but I work 12-16 hours days at work(at my local hospital) and I am on my feet the majority of the time. I love how the shoes seem to be comfortable and molds to your feet I could use these!
Aranda Gibbs says
February 29, 2012 at 6:24 pmThese are really cute and comfy 🙂
Vicky Carlson says
February 29, 2012 at 6:27 pmI walk everywhere and don’t own a car. These look like they would be awesome to walk in and love the self molding chassis and the shock absorbing heels. 🙂
carey says
February 29, 2012 at 8:13 pmI have never heard of these shoes before and so thankful to check them out. Even if I dont win I am going to look into these more
Jennifer Hiles says
February 29, 2012 at 8:40 pmHmm,maybe a new pair of shoes will motivate me to exercise! 10 months post birth and I can’t drop a darn lb to save my life! So frustrating. These shoes look pretty awesome though.
Mary A says
March 1, 2012 at 1:19 amthese shoes look very comfortable!