Wearing the kybun Swiss air-cushion shoes means you can walk on an elastic, springy, moss-like surface at all times. It is often the case that before, after or during a hike, you have to walk across kilometres of tarmac or hard surfaces.
The kybun shoes allow you to enjoy exercise again and noticeably relieve the strain on your joints, activate the vein pump, strengthen your deep inner muscles and support the cardiovascular system. Older people, in particular, can improve mobility and balance by walking in kybun shoes, which is an effective way of reducing the risk of falls.
Is it possible to go hiking without any pain despite knee, hip and back problems?
You’re probably familiar with this problem, too: Even after short hikes, your feet burn, your knees hurt and you struggle to maintain your balance. The mere thought of walking downhill makes us weak at the knees. The good news for everyone suffering from these problems is that we have a solution for you! It’s simple: we start with your feet. In any case, it is crucial to wear the right type of shoes when hiking.
Should hiking boots provide support?
No. Scientific findings show that the feet – not the shoes – should provide the support. The elastic, springy sole of the kybun shoe offers your feet greater freedom of movement and thereby trains the muscles.
Isn’t it a bit dangerous to walk on the soft-elastic soles in the countryside?
No, quite the opposite. You’ll be surprised by how much safer you feel in kybun shoes than in supportive hiking boots once you get used to them! kybun hiking shoes are suitable for light outdoor activities as well as all simple hiking routes. Sporty hiking enthusiasts have told us how much they enjoy hiking in the kybun shoes. We would only dissuade you from wearing kybun shoes if you plan to go hiking on steeply sloping fields.
The kybun hiking shoes are suitable for light outdoor activities as well as all simple hiking routes. Sporty hiking enthusiasts will enjoy kybun hiking shoes, too.
- Suitable for hiking on good, solid paths and in parks
- Suitable for gentle hikes in relatively flat countryside areas and in low mountain ranges
- Hikes that present greater challenges
Find out more about the effects of the kybun hiking shoes:
Leaflet for kybun hiking shoes PDF (136 KB)
Important for newcomers
New wearers of kybun shoes should know that it is important to take a pair of ‘normal’ shoes with them in their rucksack when they go on longer hikes. It takes some time to get used to the soft, springy sole. The air-cushion sole activates different muscles, which can result in noticeable reactions being felt in the body.
Customer testimonials
Jürg Sieber, Nahrin Berater in Widnau, Schweiz
Ich hatte auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt in Rorschach den kybun Schuh an. In den Schuhen hatte ich Langlaufsocken an und habe an den Füssen nicht gefroren. Ich musste sonst immer Wanderschuhe anziehen. Mit dem kybun Schuh ist es aber wunderbar gewesen. Das habe ich jetzt schon ein paar Mal probiert. Auf dem Markt in Arbon. Da erging es mir auch viel besser als mit einem Wanderschuh. Wenn man den ganzen Tag einen schweren Schuh an hat, ist es sowieso nicht gut. Aber mit dem kybun Schuh ist es wunderbar gewesen.
Gast Hotel Paladina Tessin, Schweiz
Nach einer Woche kybun Schuhe tragen habe ich schon eine Verbesserung bemerkt, und zwar beim Joggen. Ich hatte beim Joggen immer Knieschmerzen und musste mein Knie bandagieren zum Joggen. Nach einer Woche kybun Schuh tragen habe ich bemerkt, dass mein Knie beim Joggen nicht mehr schmerzt. Dies ist super so!
Thorsten Wolff, Deutschland
In normalen Schuhen mit Einlagen werden meine Füsse und Beine in eine Art Bewegungskorsett gezwungen. Die Luftsohle des kybun Schuhs gleicht Asymmetrien aus und wirkt ausbalancierend. Dadurch blieb mein Becken und mein Rücken auf der 25 Kilometer langen Wanderung auf den Eifelsteig bei Gerolstein/Daun entspannt. Überlastungsschmerzen stellte ich nicht mal im empfindlichen Vorfussbereich fest.
