Kuru Footwear | Review

Kuru [koo-roo] – Village in Finland; known for environmental conservation and water so pure and clean one can drink directly from its streams.

We believe everyone should have the best, off-the-shelf, orthotic quality support in the shoes they purchase. If your foot isn’t flat, then your shoe shouldn’t be flat. Through advancements in materials technology and efficiencies in manufacturing, we offer the highest quality support for the best value. You don’t need to spend $300-500 on custom orthotics. With Kuru, you get this support out-of-the-box. Kuru was founded to offer the World’s Most Anatomical Active Footwear.

Our design language is influenced by our Scandinavian namesake-Kuru, Finland. Scandinavian design has influenced our designers to create simple, versatile design that functions in many applications. When you buy Kuru, you’re buying a multi-function Active Shoe that performs better. Every detail is harmonized, resulting in breakthrough technology, fit and performance.

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The Draft was featured in SKI Magazine, November 2008. This is what the editor had to say, “KURU like it’s Finnish namesake-a city so environmentally pure you can drink straight from its rivers and lakes-Utah-based Kuru believes in clean, naturally inspired living. Its line of soft-shell footwear, including the Draft clog with anatomically correct midsole, is designed with that-and apres ski comfort-in mind”.

The Draft is a supreme comfort shoe that fits like a slipper and features water shedding soft shell uppers. The perfect shoe for aprés-sport, running to the coffee shop, a quick errand, or simply lounging around the campfire. Take off your trail shoes and enjoy the comfort of the Draft shoe.

Kuru Draft Features:

• Nylon Textile Soft Shell Uppers conform to your foot like a sock
• Leather toe and heel for durability
• Super Comfy Anatomical KuruSole™ Midsole
• Antimicrobial treated microsuede shoe footbed
• Water and Stain resistant BombrSpec™ Soft Shell uppers
• Collapsible uppers, perfect for stashing in your luggage
• Breathable & moisture wicking shoe lining

Fit Notes: Runs 1/2 size small

My pair of Drafts, for me, are probably the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. Not only that but it feels like you are walking on a cloud, a feeling that is great especially since I do a lot of walking around theme parks. I recently wore these to Sea World and normally when I come home my feet are throbbing and achy but after wearing my Draft shoes by Kuru my heels didn’t hurt and better yet my ankles didn’t hurt. These are definitely comfortable walking shoes. I think in other shoes when my feet start hurting I start to correct my walking so they feel better, which in turn hurts my ankles. I didn’t have to worry about that with my Drafts! So if you are looking for a good pair of womens walking shoes look no further than Kuru. I have even recommended Kuru to a friend of mine to see if she can find shoes for plantar fasciitis, a painful foot condition that she has. Kuru is definitely a one stop shoe shop. I love these shoes and I HIGHLY recommend them to everyone, your feet will thank you!