Rieker Shoes

If you want a shoe that is as comfortable at the end of the day as at the start you will want to take a look at Riekers shoes. Rieker shoes was founded in 1874 by German businessman Henrich Rieker, in the Black Forest region of Southern Germany. Five generations later the company has grown to the point where it now employs over 12,000 people world wide. It shoes and accessories can be found in 8000 retailers most of which are located in Europe. In the early 1970's Rieker moved it's headquarters to Switzerland and production moved out of Europe. Rieker prides themselves on being the leading anti stress shoe brand.

Rieker shoes are much more than a decorative piece of footwear. They also combine functional design which provides them with their anti stress features. Rieker puts special emphasis on creating shoes which have the minimum amount of weight, and are constructed in such a way to allow for more space where the foot expands during the day. They also incorporate maximum shock absorption so that you can wear your Reikers on a variety of surfaces and still feel comfortable. One of the really nice aspects of Riekers shoes is that they create a barefoot feeling by creating the maximum amount of reflexability that is possible in a leather shoe.

The strength of the Rieker shoe lies in its Anti stress technology. Rieker use this technology to create shoes which are flexible but also highly comfortable. Lightweight Polyurethane is used for the soles of the shoes. This provides a lighter sole than what you would get with rubber and a more durability that you achieve with PVC. These heels take the weight off of you feet so that you still feel comfortable even if you have been wearing the Rieker shoes all day. Rieker takes the same design sensibility that goes into producing athletic shoes and instead of crafting shoes for maximum short term sporting performance they have created shoes which are comfortable for wearing through out the entire day.

Rieker creates shoes which respond quickly to changing fashion trends. The Rieker philosophy is to make shoes which not only look great but also make the wearer feel better. Foot problems are actually a major problem in society. It is estimated that 75% of the population of the United States will suffer from some form of foot pain in their life. Almost all foot pain is caused by shoes that either do not fit correctly in the first place or force the foot into an unnatural shape. One of the great things about the Rieker shoe is that they are constructed to allow for the natural expansion of the foot over the day. Also shock absorption is a critical aspect of shoe design. Because the foot is much smaller that the rest of the body the force of each step on the foot is massive. This force is some fifty percent more than the persons actual body with. During a normal day people will take up 10,000 steps. This is eh equivalent of a few hundred tons impacting on your foot everyday.

If you want to protect your feet from the damage that this continuous impacting can have then you will want to take a look at Rieker shoes. Riekers foot wear will not be for everyone, as it tends to be a little restrained. However if you are after stylish looking footwear that protects your feet you won't find a better shoe than a Riekers.