Your shoes may be adding resistance at the moment your foot needs to move forward. Here are eight things to know, and a simple way to decide whether Cadense may fit the way you walk.

Start with what you notice, not with a diagnosis. Cadense may be worth a closer look if:

• Your toes catch, drag, or scuff.
• One foot feels heavier or catches more than the other.
• Your steps become shorter or more shuffling when you are tired.
• You lift a knee higher or swing a leg outward to clear the floor.
• Carpet edges, doorway strips, or small changes in surface interrupt your step.

SELF-EFFICACY  If two or more of these sound familiar, you have enough information to compare your walking pattern with what Cadense was designed to address. You do not need to be certain about the cause before you learn more.

Most walking shoes are designed to grip the ground. That grip is important when your weight is down. But if the front of a shoe touches the floor while the foot is moving forward, a highly grippy sole can add resistance.

The goal is not less grip everywhere. It is the right kind of contact at the right part of the step.

Cadense uses Glide and Grip Technology, a mechanical sole design that responds differently during different parts of a step:

• Foot moving forward: low-friction components are designed to reduce resistance if the front of the shoe contacts the ground.
• Weight coming down: the grip zone engages to help provide traction for standing and pushing off.
• No electronics: the change happens through the design of the sole.

Cadense does not treat the neurological, muscular, or orthopedic cause of a walking problem. It is designed to address the shoe-surface interaction that can occur when the toe contacts the ground.

You do not have to learn a special step to understand the idea. The front of the sole is designed to reduce resistance during incidental contact, while the weighted part of the sole is designed to provide grip.

The result is a shoe designed to help forward movement feel smoother and more controlled. Individual experiences vary by person, walking pattern, fit, and surface.

QUICK FIT CHECK  Cadense was created for people who notice reduced foot clearance—such as catching, dragging, scuffing, or shuffling. If your main concern is slipping rather than catching, or if your walking has changed suddenly, talk with an appropriate healthcare professional before deciding what footwear is right for you.

Cadense is designed for common dry indoor and outdoor walking surfaces, including low-pile carpet, tile, and pavement. Surface conditions still matter. Use appropriate caution around water, ice, loose material, steep grades, and other challenging environments.

Say goodbye to ugly orthopedic footwear and hello to gorgeous adaptive sneakers.

Cadense has styles for men and women, both regular and wide sizing, and many colors, so there is truly something for everyone.

Cadense styles are designed with practical features such as a wide opening, an adjustable closure, and a pull loop. These features may make the shoes easier to put on and take off, including for someone who has difficulty bending or has less strength on one side.

Need room for a brace or AFO? Check the product-specific fit guidance or speak with the Cadense team before ordering. Fit needs vary by device and by person.

You should be careful about a shoe you found in your Facebook feed or elsewhere on the internet, so here is what's behind this one:

• 30-day risk-free trial. Wear them on your own floors, your own carpet, your own doorways. If nothing changes, send them back.
• FREE & fast shipping.
• Free Energy BOOST Performance Socks with your shoes, a $20 value.
• FSA/HSA eligible. 0% APR financing available.
• Ships fast, from the US.
• Real humans answer the phone and respond to emails. Reach Cadense's customer service team at (800) 985-4346 or support@cadense.com
• Recommended by 700+ doctors & physical therapists.
• Outstanding customer service.