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For women who think about every step
The shoe that helps your foot stop catching — so you can walk without watching the ground.
The Cadense Original is built for walking difficulties. Its glide-to-grip sole lets your foot slide over the floor when it would normally catch, then grips the moment you put weight down. Less dragging. Fewer stumbles. More confidence with every step.
Get my Cadense + free socks$279.99 · Free Boost Socks included · Free premium shipping & 30-day returns
True to size, in Regular and Wide. Free returns if it's not right.
🎁 Free Boost Socks ($19.99)
★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 · 595 verified reviews
Free premium shippingFree 30-day returnsHSA/FSA eligible
The questions everyone asks first
Will it actually help me?
The glide-to-grip sole is designed for exactly this: catching your toe, dragging a foot, feeling unsteady. Most people notice a difference within the first few weeks of regular wear.
What if the size is wrong?
Order your normal size, it runs true. Choose Regular or Wide. If the fit isn't right, returns are free for 30 days. No restocking fee, no hassle.
Can I get them on by myself?
Yes. One hand, one velcro strap, a wide opening to step into. No bending and tying, no asking for help.
🎁 Free Energy Boost Socks ($19.99 value) added automatically with this shoe today.
Original Women's Adaptive Shoe
★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 · 595 verified reviews
$279.99 · or pay with HSA/FSA at checkout
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Why a Cadense feels different the moment you walk
Not a regular sneaker with a grippy bottom. A sole that changes how it behaves depending on what your foot is doing.
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Glide where you'd normally catch
If you drag your foot or can't lift it quite high enough, the front of the sole is built to slide instead of snag. The trip that would have happened just doesn't.
2
Grip the instant you need it
The moment you put weight down, the high-friction rubber engages and holds. So you glide forward, then plant firmly to stop and push off. Steadier steps, without thinking about every one.
3
Patent-pending variable friction
Low-friction zones to glide, high-friction zones to grip, working together every step. It's the technology behind the shoe 35,000+ people now walk in.
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Comfort you'll want to wear all day
Support only helps if the shoe feels good on. The Original is lightweight (about 13 oz), cushioned, with a generously wide toe box and a comfortable 1.5" sole. It looks like a modern sneaker, not a medical device.
On in seconds, with one hand
Open the velcro, step into the wide opening, adjust to your comfort. No bending to the floor, no tying laces, no second person. Getting out the door stops being the hard part of the day.
Cadense vs. a regular sneaker
| Cadense Original | Regular sneaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Designed for walking difficulties | ✓ | — |
| Helps reduce toe-catch and foot drag | ✓ | — |
| Glide-to-grip adaptive sole | ✓ | — |
| Supports steadier steps with less effort | ✓ | — |
| One-handed, no-bend entry | ✓ | — |
| Regular and Wide widths | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Comfortable for all-day wear | ✓ | Sometimes |
Walkers who got their confidence back
4.9 / 5 from 595 verified reviews · 35,000+ people walking in Cadense
★★★★★
"I love my Cadense sneakers, I call them my confidence shoes."
Cindy M.Customer · Multiple Sclerosis community
★★★★★
"I've been able to walk without my walker!"
Heaven E.Customer · Foot Drop community
★★★★★
"I feel so much more confident in my walking."
Susan M.Customer · Multiple Sclerosis community
★★★★★
"I was really pleased with the amount of ground clearance I get."
Gretta F.Customer · Cerebral Palsy community
★★★★★
"My energy level was through the roof compared to without the Cadense shoes!"
Elizabeth C.Customer · Multiple Sclerosis community
★★★★★
"If I trip, it always has the bottom portion that lets you glide."
Isabel O.Customer · Multiple Sclerosis communityMade for real walking challenges
The Original was created for people who feel unsteady on their feet, whether from age, nerve issues, or a diagnosis. It may help if you're living with:
Foot dropNeuropathyStroke recoveryMultiple sclerosisParkinson'sCerebral palsyUnsteadiness with age
Not sure if it's right for you? Our team will help you decide before you buy. Call (800) 985-4346 or email support@cadense.com.
What you get today
- Original Women's Adaptive Shoe $279.99
- A free pair of Energy Boost Socks $19.99 value — included
- Free premium shipping included
- 30 days to try them at home included
Try them for 30 days. Walk in them at home, on your floors, your stairs, your sidewalk. If they're not right — wrong size, wrong feel, any reason — send them back for a full refund. Returns are free. The risk is ours, not yours.
Still deciding? Here's what people ask
How do I know they'll help me specifically?
The glide-to-grip sole is built for toe-catch, foot drag, and unsteady steps. Most people notice a difference within the first few weeks. And with free 30-day returns, you can find out at home with nothing at stake.
What size should I order?
Order your usual size, they run true. Pick Regular or Wide for the fit you need. If it's off, exchanges and returns are free for 30 days.
Will they work with my AFO or brace?
Often, yes. If your AFO currently fits into a Regular or Wide (E) width shoe, it should fit a Cadense. Still unsure? Message us before ordering and we'll check.
Can I use HSA/FSA?
Yes. Select Flex at checkout to pay with HSA/FSA for eligible items.
Take the next step on steadier ground
35,000+ people stopped bracing for the next stumble. The glide-to-grip sole does the watching, so you don't have to. Try the Cadense Original for 30 days — free socks included, free returns if it's not for you.
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Original Women's Adaptive... — $279.99 Free Boost Socks included