Kuru Footwear Chicane Trail Shoes
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. Product was received for review purposes and this post may contain affiliate links.
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 them, 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
Shoes!?
Oh, you KNOW I can’t wait 😀
Jennifer says
Oh yeah! Get your typin’ fingers ready!
Mimi says
I love the look of those shoes! I really need a great pair for hiking this summer! That trail looks gorgeous!
Nicole Strunk says
I love these! They have some really cute unique shoes! Thanks for introducing me….. I always need more shoes!!
Nancy Brumfield says
These sound like super comfy shoes!
Shelly Sawicki Lash Neuhouser says
These sound great, thanks for the giveaway.
Jeanna says
Great review! Makes me want to try a pair!!
Lauren Rasor says
Super Cute
latanya says
They look very comfortable and cute.
Amy Boelk says
These shoes sound amazing! Love how its mixes fashion and function!
KDailey says
These look so supportive! I’m on my feet all day and these would make my life so much more comfortable.
maureen says
I 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
These look and sound so comfy yet fashionable!
Kate B says
Please, please let me win these. I have bad feet with orthotics and I need some variety 🙂
Katrina F says
Always looking for a comfortable shoe and these look great!
Jennifer Speed says
maybe if I win I’ll go hiking and see how they work
Sharon Rooney says
These sound really comfortable. I am always looking for comfortable shoes. They are really cute too
Krista U. says
These 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
I love the colors on the shoes and they look soo comfy!
tami husak says
boy do they sound comfy
Janelle Prentice says
What cute shoes! I’d love to try these out- my running shoes are totally done in!
Sandy says
I’m always looking for a more comfortable pair of shoes and would love to give these a try.
Kimberly says
I 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
These shoes are adorable! I would love to have them for my workouts.
Amanda Tempel says
These are so cool! I love that that are asymmetrical!
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Danielle Davis/Grady says
I love these shoes & they look so comfy!
Thanks for the review!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I need the cushioning ; hope to win
Matt Ferrell says
nice review and shoes!
Karla says
These shoes look awesome!
Barbara says
Nice 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
We 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
Kuru 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
I love the colors and they look so comfortable!
Carrie Phelps says
They 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
wow! 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
They look amazing for working out in! I’d love a pair!
kim c. says
I love the look of the Kuru shoes. Nobody else wouls have them. Very original!
Megan C says
Somehow my hiking shoes have become too big for me…these look great and I love the trail pictures, hope I win!
tamatha hunter says
would love to check them out
Jessica K says
These look so cool. I love the unique design
Holly says
They look comfy and sound like great shoes.
lisa lo says
Seriously need good walking shoes! These look like the ones!
Christina says
I 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
I 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
They look very practical. I could use a pair of durable shoes! 😀
Deb Hornick Gotham says
These sound like great shoes 🙂
Russell Moore says
Interesting look; I kind of like it.
Kathy says
Now that’s my kind of shoe!
Chevelle Sopkin says
Great 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
Styling is really different. I like it!
elven johnson says
I love how the lacing is done. Very diff.
crystal lane says
They look very comfortable.
Judy Cox says
This is a very smart looking shoe. Would definitely love to win a pair.
Kris B says
The shoes look very comfortable! Thanks for the chance to win a pair!
Ron Casteel says
I like the style you tried also the cushion in the the heel is a plus looks comfortable
Missy Lynnh says
Those look SO comfy and the colors are perfect! Love them!
Deidra Bigham says
I’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
Forget 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
These 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
Love the cushion-y heel pocket. That is just what I need. I really walk hard on my heels.
BlackAsphodel says
I think they look very unique and classy! And who doesn’t want shoes that protect your feet? 😉
Jaimee Sorensen says
Those shoes look great-I have been trying ot find a good shoe for walking around town or trails!
Julie Lynn Bickham says
This look so comfy, would love to try these.
Kim Allmon says
They 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
I really like the looks of these shoes!
Heather Bridson says
These look great!!
trishden says
I like them but my favorite is their Aalto Chukkas. Thanks for the review.
Jean Lynd says
I’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
I could really use a good pair of shoes like this!
MARLA says
Thank you for the chance to win shoes that mold to my feet.
Amy Baker says
These 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
These 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
I 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
I 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
Nice review, I’ve been wearing Vasque and Merrel, but am almost ready for a new pair 😉
Kelly M says
Woohooooo thank you for this chance!!!
Gaye M says
I think these shoes look awesome and I love reading a “real” person’s evaluation of them.
Michele P. says
I like the very cool design, and they look very comfy! Great review…
Sara Logan says
They look very comfortable! That is important to me
Jennifer says
I like the shoes they are nice and look good with jeans or for those long walks. Thanks
Debbie Trammell says
Wow 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
I 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
These are some smart looking shoes! I love shoes that are comfortable ヅ
Devona Fryer says
They are very unique looking.
Danielle Papsis says
Thanks for the opportunity!
Gladys Parker says
What 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
I think I would love the cushion-y HeelKradl in these shoes!!
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Tracy Juliano says
I love that these are well padded. That makes all the difference.
Carolsue says
These look super comfortable! Hope I win!
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1955nurse says
Trying to get back in shape… these would really help!!! Thanks for the chance….
Jodi says
These 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
I love that these are well padded.
Melissa Paz says
These look great, I really could use a new pair of walking shoes. Mine are over 6 years old!
clynsg says
I had never heard of this brand before. They definitely sound as if they would be worth trying.
ericka coello says
they are a unique design, they look very comfortable
Happi Shopr says
Love the shoes and what a wonderful place to go to exercise
Rachel Buiten Rohde says
I love the shoes! 🙂
Azslyn Cole says
These shoes look very comfortable
Melissa says
Love the shoes! Thanks for the opportunity!
Holly C. says
love the review, now I need these shoes lol.
Kim Reid says
I would love to try these, I need comfortable shoes!!
Thanks for the review 🙂
Clare Blakeslee Toll says
I hope I win these shoes! My feet are terrible!
Linda Henderson says
These look like great shoes, I’d love to try them out.
Grace says
These look super cool. I am a shoe lover 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway
Michelle C says
I’ve never heard of this brand, but they look awesome! Thanks for a great review!
Rita Spratlen says
Thanks 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
Enjoyed your review. I think their shoes look very comfortable. Thank you for this awesome giveaway. 🙂
Eileen says
I 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
My wife loves these shoes.
Jaclyn says
I’m going through the grand canyon this sprung and could really use something this awesome! 😀
sandy weinstein says
i 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
i love these shoes they look light and comfy..I hate shoes that are heavy and drag you down
Billie says
I’d love to try the walking shoes!
Stasi says
Those are cute shoes So many trail shoes look like something my brother would wear, just smaller and with a pink stripe….
Ger says
These shoes are so cute! I especially love the colors!
Gale says
I love how they look. What an interesting way to lace shoes! Would love to try these.
Thom says
i think the HeelKradl™ sounds nice.
Linda Kwolek says
This sounds like it would feel comfortable with my bone spur problem.
R Hicks says
I think these are really neat. Love that they are designed well for feet comfort
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MeLisa White says
These looks so comfy!!!
Barbara Blanton says
I 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
These are really cute and comfy 🙂
Vicky Carlson says
I 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
I 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
Hmm,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
these shoes look very comfortable!