Shoes for Increased Strength

Happy Feet Plus features three brands that provide active strengthening capabilities. MBT, Cogent and Finnamic approach strengthening in different ways yet come to the same conclusion that footwear should challenge the body's muscles and improve posture.

MBT creates a natural instability that continuously stimulates the postural and stabilizing muscles of the whole body. While wearing MBTs the body is forced to maintain its natural balance, thereby stimulating and exercising the body's supporting muscle system which results in numerous pro-body benefits:

• The body's entire musculoskeletal system is activated and exercised.
• The muscles in the buttocks, stomach and back are strengthened.
• Posture and gait are kept relaxed and upright.
• Stress on the joints and back is relieved.

Cogent footwear was inspired by the ancient, balanced movements of Tai Chi. The design of the Cogent sole shifts the balance of the body to a neutral position allowing one to stand more upright in a perfectly balanced posture and helping find the body's natural "Center Point". From the soft heel strike to mid-stance and to final toe-off, the entire stride is smooth and correctly guided from the outer part of the heel to the inner toe, resulting in even weight distribution and less stress on bones, joints and other parts of the body.

The Finnamic collection from Finn Comfort features a gently curved, yet stable, rocker sole. The Finnamic's rocker sole promotes a natural heel-to-toe rolling motion, propelling one forward as one walks. The broad, flat mid-section provides stability and comfort without straining the foot when one is standing. Walking in a Finnamic every day improves posture, promotes a natural gait, and encourages greater fitness.

In much the same way as the body needs sleep to recover and naturally heal, one needs to take a break from the challenges of strengthening footwear like MBT, Cogent and Finnamic. Equally as important are the two other aspects of the Happy Feet Plus concept of pain relief:

• The need to provide passive support for the feet and the other structures of the musculoskeletal system.
• The restorative and revitalizing effects of naturally massaging Reflexology sandals.

Strengthen - Support - Revitalize