It’s officially Summer, and here at Kinisi Run Hub we’re proud to be one of only a few stores in the region to stock Archies!
With a range of flip flops and sliders, Archies are a physiotherapist-designed, comfort-led brand who prioritise style just as much as support.
Why Archies?
The brainchild of an Australian physiotherapist called Dan, Archies Arch Support flip flops came about after Dan realised a lot of his patients, despite his advice, were wearing flat flip-flops containing absolutely no support. As you’d expect, flip flops are a way of life in Australia, so Dan set about designing a flip flop with built-in arch support. It needed to be stylish enough for his younger clients to wear, good value for money (add on ‘orthotic’ element to a design and the price often doubles) and comfortable enough to be worn all the time. Many typical flip-flops are completely flat, have no heel elevation, and have a separate toe post which can sometimes come loose, and often cause painful rubbing. Five years and many prototypes later, with input from many of Australia’s leading podiatrists and physiotherapists, Archies Arch Support Flip Flops (and Sliders) were born.
What are the benefits?
- Arch support - The majority of the population have flat feet, and a lack of arch support often leads to the foot collapsing inwards, causing misalignment of hips and knees, as well as lower back issues and muscle tightness down the leg. Up to 2.2cm of orthotic support means optimal foot posture, aiding whole body alignment. This is also of great benefit for those who suffer with Plantar fasciitis.
- Tighter straps - The majority of normal flip flops have loose straps, which means your toes have to ‘claw’ down every time you move, to keep the flip flops attached to your foot. Ideally when you walk, your toes should be pointing upwards to activate the arch, but this is often not the case. A tighter strap means the flip flops are secured to your foot, the toes can stay aligned, your arch can be activated, and your foot is correctly braced for impact. The straps are also stretchy, so they can stretch to accommodate your foot shape. This also applies to the band across the Sliders.
- One piece construction – the Flip Flops are made from one ultra strong piece, meaning no snapping of the toe post.
- Specialised Material moulds to your foot – the closed cell foam material moulds to your foot, meaning your Archies become personalised to you after just a few wears. Not only does the footbed mould to you, but the band across both the Flip Flops and Sliders is stretchy, meaning you can make them into the perfect fit.
- Elevated heel – the slightly elevated heel means stress on the Achilles tendon and calf is reduced, a particularly great feature for those with Achilles tendonitis, but of benefit to everyone.
Pop by today and try them for yourself, you’ll never go back!