Hear what our Cadense Community is saying about our adaptive shoes.
“I love my Cadense sneakers, I call them my confidence shoes.”
Cindy M., age 73, lives with MS and experiences significant foot drop — but thanks to her Cadense sneakers, she’s found a renewed sense of confidence. She affectionately calls them her “confidence shoes” because they’ve allowed her to return to all the activities she loves, from cooking and baking to shopping, doing laundry, and attending her SilverSneakers workouts at Elliott Fitness.
Cindy says the shoes fit perfectly even with her orthotics and perform beautifully on both carpet and hardwood floors. Most importantly, she no longer fears tripping or falling when she’s out visiting friends or moving around at home. For her, Cadense has made everyday movement easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
“I was really pleased with the amount of ground clearance I get.”
Gretta, age 45, lives with spastic cerebral palsy that primarily affects her legs and walking ability. During a recent physical therapy session, she tried Cadense shoes for the first time — and was pleasantly surprised by how well they fit. She didn’t even need a wide width, comfortably wearing a standard medium size.
Gretta first tested the shoes while using her walker and, after gaining confidence, transitioned to walking with her crutches. She was thrilled by how much easier it felt to move and by the improved ground clearance she achieved — something she’s struggled with for years. For Gretta, Cadense shoes made walking feel smoother, more stable, and more empowering.
“Physical Therapist”
Dr. Charles Lockwood, a clinician experienced in treating patients with foot drop, shares that Cadense shoes offer a unique and thoughtful approach to mobility support. While they don’t “fix” foot drop or function like an AFO, he explains that they help in several meaningful ways: by reducing tripping episodes through their smooth, frictionless glide; minimizing compensations like exaggerated stepping; and providing helpful biofeedback through the sound of the pucks.
Dr. Lockwood also notes that the design keeps muscles active — allowing the calves and dorsiflexors to stay engaged, which may promote better function and reduce long-term reliance on bracing. Lightweight and intelligently designed, he says Cadense shoes demonstrate that mobility aids don’t have to mean giving up progress — sometimes it’s about finding the right tool to keep moving forward.
“I can count 4-5 times I haven't tripped because Cadense has helped me out.”
“These specifically designed shoes allow me to walk without my brace.”
“I've been able to walk without my walker!”
Doctor Gretchen Hawley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified MS Specialist. Through her program the MSing Link she teaches science-backed exercises that simultaneously rebuild and rewire neurological pathways while increasing muscular strength.
She's put our Cadense Adaptive Shoes to the test – see her review below:
“My energy level was through the roof compared to without the Cadense shoes!”
“If I trip, it always has the bottom portion that let you glide.”
“I feel so much more confident in my walking.”
“I walk better and have more capabilities with these shoes.”
“I can walk and I don't have to worry about stumbling. This is wonderful!”
“Now I can actually walk!”
In a new review video, Dr. Elyse Newland, Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist and founder of Post Stroke, shares her insights on Cadense Adaptive Shoes alongside stroke survivor and board president, Clive. The video covers key features of the shoes, their benefits for people with foot drop, and personal perspectives from both Elyse and Clive.
I was pleasantly surprised at how well the cleaner worked on my Cadense shoes.
Walking in these shoes is heaven. First of all they are wide. I feel.like my toes have all the space they need. Then the sole is nice and thick, feeling very cushiony. The front design allows for easy walking. And the velcro strap make it so easy to slide in them
I have drop foot from a tbi. These shoes help immensely.
I HAVENT TRIPPED OR FALLEN SINCE I STARTED WEARING THESE
I was very hesitant to order a $200 pair of shoes. I have never spent that much on a pair of shoes in my 50+ years. After sustaining a spinal cord injury 5 years ago, I have relearned how to walk using forearm crutches but the foot drop remained problematic even after lots of physical therapy. Upon hearing about these shoes, I decided to give them a try and absolutely love how they help me walk. I amable to further distances without being completely worn out and am able to walk faster because when my feet do drag, they just glide along and don't cause tripping. I have recommended these shoes to several people as well as my physical therapists so they can tell their other patients about them.
I have braces for my foot drop but there is nothing like Cadence shoes to assist with foot drop!! Don’t get me wrong, the AFO’s are good for foot drop alone , but when you have the added weakness of the hips and spasticity, the Cadense shoes are great because they allow you to slide your feet forward and still maintain a fairly normal gait pattern AND preserve your energy!!
They are fairly easy to don independently (way easier than my AFO’s with shoes).
I do believe that I am still walking with a walker because of these shoes. Thank you for developing these wonderful shoes.
I love you shoes, I am not wearing a brace anymore which makes me very happy!
Thank you to the creators of the shoe and I know I will be buying more.
Just disappointed that they don’t come in purple my favourite colour.
Ruth Major
These shoes have really helped my mobility and improved my confidence when walking!
I just ordered a pair of shoes and
I love them diagnosed with ms and have severe foot drop and since wearing them I have not tripped or limp or stumbled Thank You Cadense
I’m able to walk and gain strength in my legs.
fit well and the tie is great. just hope the Velcro does not wear out
Kevin has been part of the Cadense Community from the beginning on. He has been part of our Beta Study and was one of the first to try and train with Cadense Adaptive Shoes. In our Community Spotlight he and his wife Jaime share his journey and how the shoes benefitted him.
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