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"The brand’s patented KURUSOLE technology hugs your heels and provides strong arch support."

"Great support through the arch and cushioning to help absorb shock"

"Notable features include a spacious toe box, excellent arch support and a shock-absorbent midsole."

Symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis

What makes KURU different?

While other shoes are flat on the inside, KURU'S are shaped like your foot to hug and prevent fatigue and pain.

Our Shoes

Theirs

Heel

Patented KURUSOLE heel-hugging tech

Heel

No specialized heel technology

Footbed

Curved

Footbed

Flat

Insole

Dual-density, ergonomic

Insole

Thin, low-quality

Arch

Superior, arch-molding support

Arch

Little to no arch support

Sole

EVA shock-absorbing cushion

Sole

Minimal cushion

Toe Box

Wide toe box

Toe Box

Medium or narrow toe box

The Heelthiest Shoe on Earth

72% of KURU customers reported improved pain symptoms**, and of those, 97% saw improvement in less than four weeks.***

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Over 1 Million Happy Customers

49,592 Reviews

“I have achilles tendonitis.
These shoes are the only thing that helps me.

Highly recommend!”

Jane G.

"My achilles tendon has not been an issue since the first day I started wearing these shoes.

I suffered with my achilles tendon for years. I went to a podiatrist for help.

He made an insole for my shoe that was supposed to help. That did not work.

I found these shoes online and have been wearing them ever since."

Sandra H.

"KURU's Rule.
I have no pain in my Achilles,
after one week of walking in my new KURU's."

Monte H.

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Man tying his KURU Footwear ATOM Men's Athletic Sneaker in JetBlack-White-FireRed before going on a run. Providing Plantar Fasciitis relief.

“I have achilles tendonitis.
These shoes are the only thing that helps me.

Highly recommend!”

Jane G.

Sandra H.

"KURU's Rule.
I have no pain in my Achilles,
after one week of walking in my new KURU's."

Monte H.

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Never go back to regular shoes after wearing these!

“My boyfriend had hurt his Achilles tendon and needed a good pair of shoes. He will never go back to regular shoes after wearing these!”

Michelle A.

Most comfortable shoe I have ever worn.

“The most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. In my position as a high school principal I am constantly on my feet! Following a three month bout with Achilles tendonitis, this shoe has allowed me to return to full capacity.”

William P.

The support in these runners relieves the tension on my achilles

“Ran 50 miles per week until late last year when Achilles tendonitis and bone spurs in my heels put me on the sidelines. I'm finding that the support in these runners relieves the tension on my Achilles, and the heel design keeps the bottoms of my feet comfortable. I look forward to getting back on the road with these to put them through their paces.”

Amy S.

Love them!

I've been doing security work for eight years and these are by FAR the most comfortable work shoes I have ever worn. I've worn them for three weeks now and I feel as though I could wear them and work another five to seven years and I'm 67 years old. Thanks KURU!

Randall A.

FAQs

Achilles tendonitis is caused by repetitive or intense strain on the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. This tendon is used when you walk, run, jump or push up on your toes.
Sudden movement that puts stress on the Achilles tendon can lead to a rupture. Typically, people tear the Achilles tendon while playing sports. The biggest culprits are sports with sudden stops, starts and pivots — such as soccer, football, basketball, tennis or squash.
Stretch daily. Take the time to stretch your calf muscles and Achilles tendon in the morning, before exercise and after exercise to maintain flexibility. This is especially important to avoid a recurrence of Achilles tendonitis.
Treating Achilles tendonitis is all about giving your damaged tendon the space and rest it needs to recover. You may not be able to stay off your feet entirely, so what do you do when you have to be on your feet for work or to finish your to-do list?
Shoes with plenty of cushion at the heel and support for the full length of the foot can reduce your risk of injury, and protecting your body from impact helps it heal more quickly if you’re already hurt. You also want to reduce strain on the tendon, so avoid high heels!

KURU’S PATENTED HEEL TECHNOLOGY

How KURU Brings Pain Relief

KURUSOLE

Patented tech dynamically flexes to hug and protect your heels

KURUCLOUD

Lightweight EVA foam delivers shock-absorbing cushion

ULTIMATE INSOLE

Dual-density foam provides superior arch support

ROOMY TOE BOX

A spacious toe box lets your toes wiggle and bunions breathe

Illustration of a typical sneaker by KURU Footwear and the components that make up its structure.