With over 100,000 five-star reviews, it’s no surprise our innovative technologies set the standard in comfort, durability, and performance.

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    Dynamic

    Every Kizik shoe is engineered with dynamic features like our flexible, spring-back heel that snaps into place the moment you step in—just one of over 20 innovative technologies built for effortless movement.

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    Durable

    Every Kizik style undergoes 30,000 heel compressions, to guarantee long-lasting durability and responsiveness, so you get consistent comfort and performance with every step.

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    Innovative

    With over 200 patents, our engineers and designers are at the forefront of footwear technology, seamlessly integrating proprietary hands-free technology into every Kizik style for unmatched convenience and innovation.

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Various shoe design materials and tools arranged on a grid cutting mat.
Person wearing beige sneakers with blue accents and white socks.
  • Dynamic

    Every Kizik shoe is engineered with dynamic features like our flexible, spring-back heel that snaps into place the moment you step in—just one of over 20 innovative technologies built for effortless movement.

    Illustration of the moon partially covered by clouds against a dark blue background.
  • Durable

    Every Kizik style undergoes 30,000 heel compressions, to guarantee long-lasting durability and responsiveness, so you get consistent comfort and performance with every step.

    A marshmallow with a smiling face being toasted on a stick.
  • Innovative

    With over 200 patents, our engineers and designers are at the forefront of footwear technology, seamlessly integrating proprietary hands-free technology into every Kizik style for unmatched convenience and innovation.

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The On story

Three friends, with one shared goal: To revolutionize the sensation of running.

It all started in the Swiss Alps.

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Retired athlete Olivier Bernhard wanted to create a running shoe with a totally new feel.

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He started experimenting with pieces of garden hose, gluing them to the outsole of his prototype.

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Caspar Coppetti and David Allemann came on board in 2010…

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And the experience of ‘running on clouds’ was born.

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The goal was to create the most high-performance shoe ever:

… And there’s still much, much more to come. Dream On.

A life in motion is a life well-lived.

Which is why we enable every customer to go, see, explore, and find magic in every step.

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"Aha" Moments

From easy-on tech, to best-in-class comfort, we strive to make every step-in a moment that sparks joy.

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Motion for All

Life changing for many, effortless for all. Hands-free Kizik shoes are for people of all abilities, everywhere.

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Everyday Adventure

Whether you’re crossing the street or circling the globe, our shoes keep you comfortable every step of the way.

With over 100,000 five-star reviews, it’s no surprise our innovative technologies set the standard in comfort, durability, and performance.

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With 20+ unique technologies, 

every Kizik shoe is engineered using dynamic features like our flexible, spring-back heel that snaps into place the moment you step in.

With over 100,000 five-star reviews, it’s no surprise our innovative technologies set the standard in comfort, durability, and performance.

Person wearing beige sneakers with blue accents and white socks.

Dynamic

Every Kizik shoe is engineered with dynamic features like our flexible, spring-back heel that snaps into place the moment you step in—just one of over 20 innovative technologies built for effortless movement.


Pink shoe on a scale with digital display, black background.

Durable

Every Kizik style undergoes 30,000 heel compressions, to guarantee long-lasting durability and responsiveness, so you get consistent comfort and performance with every step.


Shoe parts, tools, and materials on a grid cutting mat.

Innovative

With over 200 patents, our engineers and designers are at the forefront of footwear technology, seamlessly integrating proprietary hands-free tech into every Kizik style for unmatched convenience & innovation.