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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.
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True to size, in Regular and Wide. Free returns if it's not right.
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.
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.
Yes. One hand, one velcro strap, a wide opening to step into. No bending and tying, no asking for help.
Some sizes and colors run low. If yours is in stock, grab it.
Not a regular sneaker with a grippy bottom. A sole that changes how it behaves depending on what your foot is doing.
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.
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.
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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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.
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 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 |
4.9 / 5 from 595 verified reviews · 35,000+ people walking in Cadense
"I can count 4-5 times I haven't tripped because Cadense has helped me out."
GlennCustomer · Parkinson's Community
"Now I can actually walk!"
Tony S.Customer · Foot Drop Community"With the ability to slide my left foot when foot drop sets in… I am now able to add additional steps… these shoes have changed my life!"
Frank V.Verified buyer · Original Men's"I took a risk and ordered my first pair… my life changed. That was a year ago and I have not tripped once since then."
Todd R.Verified buyer · Original Men's"These shoes are awesome! The magic is the two front skis, making it possible to not grab onto the surface when it makes contact."
B. QuarnstromVerified buyer · Foot Drop Community"I feel protected when wearing them as I have 2 dropped feet. If you or a family member has difficulty walking, suggest Cadense."
Mark G.Verified buyer · Original Men'sThe 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Select Flex at checkout to pay with HSA/FSA for eligible items.
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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