Designed for people with Walking Difficulties
If you (or a loved one) struggle to lift your foot while swinging it forward or worry about tripping and falling, this shoe is made for you.
How it works
Unlike regular sneakers, Cadense sneakers have an innovative sole with two adaptive nylon pucks.
Raised above the sole, these pucks enable smooth gliding over obstacles.
When pressure is applied to the front of the foot, the nylon pucks retract into the soft foam, while the rubber sole allows easy stopping and toe-off.
Walk without limits
Our patented variable friction technology has been designed to work indoors and outdoors.
Use them on low-pile carpets, hardwood floors, uneven pavements, concrete, and many more.
With Cadense you will walk effortlessly on (almost) any surface.
Cadense variable friction technology explained
Low Friction – Slide & Glide
Two elevated nylon pucks on each side make up the low-friction areas of the Cadense Adaptive Shoes. They allow its wearer to easily slide over obstacles like uneven pavements.
The Rocker – Enabling Variable Friction
The highly articulated rocker features ultra-low-density foam. This allows the shoe sole to absorb the low-friction nylon pucks and activates the high-friction rubber area.
High Friction – Stop & Toe-off
The recessed middle part of the shoe sole is made out of rubber and creates an area of high friction. This allows users to stop and toe-off with ease.
Let customers speak for us
I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR OVER SIX YEARS FOR A SHOE THAT HELPS ME WALK. I HAVE PURCHASED DOZENS OF SHOES FOR THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS THAT DID NOT WORK FOR ME. FINALLY, ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO I PURCHASED YOUR SHOES. WOW WOW WOW. I AM ABLE TO WALK WITH LESS PAIN. A GREAT PRODUCT. YOUR SHOES ARE THE GREATEST.
SHIRLEY STILES
I have foot drop due to multiple sclerosis and these shoes have helped me immensely. I feel a lot more confident walking. In my book, that's a huge plus. I currently own two pairs of the cadence shoes, they are very comfortable and they look good. I've even had compliments on the the way these shoes look.
I was surprised as to how comfortable they are. They also make me 1.5 inches taller, which is awesome, as I’m only 4’11.5”. I feel more confident walking now. I don’t have fear of falling with Cadense. If you’re not sure about buying these, try them, you won’t be disappointed.😌
I broke my left femur in three places in 2019.. I had to have 4 different surgeries to fix, last one they put in a rod and reconnected to the knee with screws.
That combined with arthritis in my right knee causes me to walk like a toddler and would catch my.foot on everything, I had to at times use a walker just so I had something to keep me from falling. I came across the Cadense ad and decided to try them.
Took a couple days to trust the shoes would grip, but these are wonderful!! I can walk freely and I feel safe doing so. Thanks Cadense!!!
I had a severe stroke 11 months ago and lost all function on my left side. I began therapy a week later. I struggled trying to walk after many months of physical therapy. I was lucky enough to see a Cadense ad and I decided to try them. The shoes came in and I couldn’t wait to put them on. I knew the first time I put them on that I knew I was on to something better. These shoes are so well designed that whatever walking problem you have you need to try theses. I often put mine on early in the morning and don’t take them off until bedtime. They’re that comfortable. Try them. chances are you won’t be disappointed !!
I am very happy with my shoes have had them for 2 weeks.i have ms no foot drop right now. Only took a few mins to become one with these shoes I can walk with less pain and better then before !!! They are not to tall or big they blow me away !I
I love my cadence. I am a stroke survivor
I just received my first pair yesterday and I am very excited to put them to use. I have to say I tried them on and they are so comfortable. I began following the instructions and after about 20 minutes I was walking around my house feeling pretty good. I did realize that I will have to work at being more confident taking steps because I found out how poorly I was walking before. Wearing the Cadense shoes made me see how I was kinda shuffling along being afraid of falling. I really want to go back to taking strong robust strides confidently and I think this shoe will help me get there!
I can't believe what a difference these shoes made for my husband. He couldn't walk without a walker and he put these on and stood straighter and now can walk on his own. These shoes are worth every penny.
10 years.. it's worth it . I saved up.. for months with a disabled income .. I was I was determined...
now I can't wait to do it again in the morning..
watch the how to walk videos..
good luck..
helpful for my foot drop after hip replacement surgery.
I have MS and these shoes made a huge difference for me. I can leave the house with much more confidence.
Very comfortable they let me walk without tripping. They make all the difference.
Easy on, Easy Off.
Using only one hand, release the velcro, slide into the shoe, and tighten the velcro to your comfort.
You will be on your way in no time.
Stunning looks, exceptional comfort.
Say goodbye to unattractive and uncomfortable functional shoes and orthopedic footwear.
Our sneakers seamlessly blend the latest fashion trends with timeless design, and feel like walking on a cloud.
Over a decade of research
Our team’s work on gait restoration began in 2011, when Dr. Susko began work on the MIT Skywalker, the first robotic system that separated gait therapy into rhythmic and discrete components.
In 2015, he took inspiration from the feasibility study of the Skywalker with disabled adults and began collaborating with Dr. Hawkes to develop the first Variable Friction Shoe. After the first Variable Friction Shoe pilot test showed improvements in speed and biomechanics for some study participants in 2019, our research team worked to refine the design, with over 30 iterations, to deliver the first commercially available Variable Friction Shoe, the Cadense Original.
Ongoing work
Our research team is continually working to improve the understanding of walking mechanics associated with the concept of variable friction.
The National Institutes of Health recently funded a four-year study to assess the impact of training with the Cadense Original shoes at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, which U.S. News and World Report has ranked as #1 for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for the past 31 years. This study will be a collaboration between University of California Santa Barbara’s College of Engineering and Northwestern University’s School of Medicine.
Our Publications
- MIT-Skywalker: A Novel Gait Neurorehabilitation Robot for Stroke and Cerebral Palsy. See here
- Cycle variance: proposing a novel ensemble-based approach to assess the gait rhythmicity on the MIT-Skywalker. See here
- MIT-Skywalker: A novel environment for neural gait rehabilitation. See here
- Pilot Study of Cadence, a Novel Shoe for Patients with Foot Drop. See here
Meet our Research Team
Tyler Susko, PhD
Dr. Susko holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently an associate professor of teaching at UC Santa Barbara.
Elliot Hawkes, PhD
Dr. Hawkes holds a PhD from Stanford University in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently an associate professor at UC Santa Barbara.