2009
Serial inventor Mike Pratt designs and files a patent application for his first hands-free shoe prototypes.
For centuries, shoes have more or less stayed the same.
We’re changing that by leading the shift to a hands-free world.
OUR MISSION
To enrich peoples' lives
through the power of
hands-free shoes.
OUR INNOVATION LAB
After pioneering the world's first hands-free shoes, HandsFree Labs® set out to make every kind of shoe hands-free. Today, Kizik is the only brand whose entire lineup runs exclusively on HFL technology. That technology is backed by more than 200 patents and the expertise of a world-class team of designers and engineers.
Life is more hands-on when your shoes are hands-free.
One easy step enables every customer to go, see, and explore.
"Aha" Moments
From easy-on tech, to best-in-class comfort, we strive to make= every step-in a moment that sparks joy.
Everyday Adventure
Whether you’re crossing the street or circling the globe, our shoes keep you comfortable every step of the way.
Motion for All
Life changing for many, effortless for all. Hands-free Kizik shoes are for people of all abilities, everywhere.
OUR STEP-BY-STEP JOURNEY
2017
Kizik emerges as the world's first hands-free shoe brand, pioneering an entirely new footwear category.
2019
Nike begins to license Kizik's hands-free shoes technologies.
2020
The relaxed-casual Madrid launches with first-generation internal hands-free technology.
2021
Kizik introduces the iconic Athens, equipped with Cage® technology, quickly becoming our best-selling shoe to date.
2022
Internal Cage® technology debuts in the Lima and updated Madrid. The Vegas and Prague launch with first-generation internal hands-free technology, redefining effortless style.
2023
The Juno makes history as the world's first-ever hands-free snow boot.
2024
Kizik introduces External Flex Arc™ technology in the travel-focused London and outdoor boots: Boulder and Sierra.
2025
Squeeze It™ is born. The world's first easy slide-on toddler shoe that also uses dynamic hands-free technology.
“The idea kept me up at night. How do you make a shoe that can collapse and pop back up? One that stays on, after you step in, is more comfortable, and is so much more than a slip-on shoe?”
Press
Hands-free can't stop making headlines. From Forbes to TODAY, the world is talking about Kizik.
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