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Earth Pirouette Mahogany Shoe
"Hi everybody, My name is Doreen and I am now 61 years old. I can remember when I was a young girl at school the problems that I had with my feet. I have spent sums in excess of £600-00 to have a pair of shoes made for me that were so bad that I was never able to wear them for more than a few minutes at a time and they were hastily sent to the rubbish bin, which is the same place where most of the shoes I have ever purchased have finished up. You can read a full documentation about my feet http://freespace.virgin.net/keith.whitehouse/Burning%20Feet/burning.htm I came across this site by reading about it in a magazine, and as always I just had to have a closer look. I purchased a pair of 'Pirouette Mahogany in size 6 (UK size). They arrived in 2 days and as we were just going shopping I put them on and away we went. As is my usual practise when trying new shoes for the first time I take along one of my old pair of shoes as insurance, as from all of my past experiences I knew that my feet would be too painful after about ten minutes, but this time I was wrong. These shoes are by far the best pair of shoes that I have ever had, and were comfortable as soon as I put them on, absolute heaven. I was so impressed with my newly found 'happy feet' that as soon as we arrived home, Keith brought me another pair straight away as an ealy birthday present. I cannot recommend them too highly, as for the first time in my life I have comforable feet. The design is different from any other shoe I have seen or read about as they are higher at the front (sole area) than they are at the heel area. This in turn takes the pressure from the ball of my foot and also my toes, which is where all of my pain arises from. They are wide enough for my square ended toes to fit comfotably in without them being sqeezed at all. I have paid upwards of £600.00 to have shoes made for me and finished up throwing them in the rubbish bin. My 'piroutte' shoes are simply superb and you should really give them a try if you have problems with feet and shoes. Do what I did and telephone them and ask your questions. Best regards Doreen. " - Doreen Whitehouse
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Earth Pirouette Mahogany Shoe

Burn more calories with every step

This leather ballerina style shoe has a pleated perimeter band for extra comfort and additional decorative pleating on the upper.
The strap has velcro fastening for easy adjustibility and the all-leather, moulded footbed offers extra support under the arches. All Earth footwear feature Negative Heel Technology to correct posture and burn more calories. Read below for more details on benefits and technology.

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Earth Brand Info







Imagine a shoe so different it changes how you think about your footwear and your lifestyle. Earth Kalso Negative Heel Technology shifts your body weight back by positioning the heel slightly lower than the toes, correcting posture and enabling better breathing. This slight incline of 3.7 degrees re-distributes the body's weight back over the heels, helping to promote a range of added health benefits - from better leg and calf toning, to tighter thighs and stronger core muscles – and help to burn more calories with every step.

Kalso Negative Heel Technology is the primary point of difference with Earth Footwear, and although the incline is slight, the benefits are significant - with the weight back over your heels, Earth moves you in to a more natural, empowered position. Walking and standing becomes more anatomically correct, and more efficient, so you can look good and also feel great on the inside.

Aiming to change the way you view the importance of the footwear you wear everyday, Earth have created styles of shoes that fit in to your current wardrobe and keep up with changing fashions - giving you the opportunity to change how you look after your health from the bottom up.


The Benefits

Earth Footwear's Negative Heel Technology is a technological point of difference that unlocks a wide range of whole-body benefits and can be used for a number of different reasons:

As part of a healthy lifestyle:

By ensuring your body is in the correct alignment and your feet are supported in their natural position, Earth Footwear will enhance your current lifestyle and give you the foundations for positive, healthy life. Available in styles suitable for all occasions, Earth footwear are perfect for everyday use, so you can burn more calories, protect your joints and improve your posture all while you are doing something else - in the office, shopping or just taking a walk. Much more than shoes, Earth are a way of life.

As part of training:

Thanks to the 3.7 degree incline in the sole of the shoe, Earth can give you 3 times more exercise value than standard trainers and helping you to burn more calories with every step. Earth can also be used as a tool to ensure your body is supported correctly when exercising, lessening the risk of injury and enhancing the strength of your core muscles.

Earth Footwear has recently been proven to burn fat 4 x quicker than wearing standard footwear. It has also been verified that by wearing Earth you can build endurance quicker, actively recruit more muscles and increase your lean body mass which can encourage a increased level of calorie expenditure. For more information on these studies, please click here 

As part of medical rehabilitation:

The most common cause of back pain and muscular problems in the body are down to bio-mechanical dysfunctions and incorrect use of the body due to poor posture. The Negative Heel sole in Earth shoes has been bio-mechanically engineered to promote the correct posture and gait for wearers, meaning they can contribute significantly to a number of common ailments including Arthritis, Plantar Faciatis, back pain and muscular atrophy.  Podiatrists, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and Doctors all use Earth Footwear to treat patients



Expert Opinion

With 26 years experience Quincy Rabot is a leading force in the treatment of people with back and leg problems and those who've suffered sports injuries.

As a leading Osteomyologist, (someone who specialises in the study of bones and muscles) he treats celebrities and some of the world's top athletes.

Although the identities of his current clients are, naturally, confidential, his past patients include Olympic Gold Medallist Alan Wells, World Record breaker runner, Zola Budd, and the snooker player, Alex Higgins.

The eminent therapist, who's based in Surrey, is in no doubt about the benefits of using Earth shoes with Negative Heel Technology - so much so that he recommends most of his patients to use them.

He says: "The most common cause of back pain is bio-mechanical dysfunction of the body caused by incorrect use of the body and poor posture."

"The most pertinent indication of bad biomechanics is carrying the body's weight too far forward in the feet and towards the balls of the feet, which is called pronation. This makes the pelvis flex and tip forwards, the knees hyperextend and rotate inwards and the head to pushes forward."

"This posture can cause pain in the back, hip and knee joints, neck and
even in the head."

"In my experience the most effective way to correct this is to wear Earth with Negative Heel Technology for at least four to six hours a day."

Quincy Rabot first discovered Earth shoes 25 years ago when a Swedish therapist gave him a pair to alleviate his back pain.

He was amazed by the results.

"The Earth shoes really did cure my back pain and improve my posture. I was so impressed. I never had them off my feet. When I needed a new pair I thought they would be easy to find - but I was wrong."

"I spent the best part of 20 years looking everywhere for Earth shoes because they'd gone out of production."

Thankfully, there was light at the end of the tunnel. Much to Quincy's delight, Love Those Shoes resurrected the brand in the UK in 2003.

"I was looking through The Times one day when I came across a story about Love Those Shoes selling the Earth range and I couldn't quite believe it. It was well worth the wait."


Technology Explained

Earth Footwear has recenlty been proven to burn fat 4 x quicker than wearing standard footwear. It has also been verified that by wearing Earth you can build endurance quicker, actively recruit more muscles and increase your lean body mass which can encourage a increeased level of calorie expenditure. For more information on these studies, please click here

 




Using Negative Heel Technology, all Earth Footwear positions the heel slightly lower than the ball of the foot as it lies in the foot bed.


Standard Footwear       Earth Footwear


This slight change to your positioning shifts your weight back subtly. This small change will make a huge difference, unlocking a wide range of whole-body benefits including:

Improved posture
Better leg and calf toning 
Stronger core muscles 
Better breathing

Earth Ranges

All Earth Footwear is also complimented by anatomic arch support and a moulded foot bed featuring Gelron2000 memory gel - a high performance cushioning that moulds to the shape of your foot and lasts for the life of the shoe. This engineering makes Earth shoes the perfect walking companion, offering support for your foot that has positive effects on the whole body; increasing muscular strength, enhancing breathing, correcting posture and alleviating common medical ailments such as back and muscular pain, swolen feet and Arthritis.






Specification

Pirouette feature a Delamar 3 sole. This has a dress-casual construction designed for all walking occassions



 Main features of the sole:

Kalso Negative Heel Technology
Gelron2000 memory Gel and anatomic arch support
Reinforced sole design for a stable walking platform
Roomier forefoot area allowing toes to spread out and relax
Latex rubber sole for extra grip


Other details:

Colour: Mahogany
Upper : Leather
Detail: Stitching detail around foot and pleated perimeter band
Adjustability: Fully adjustable velcro strap
Foot Bed: All leather


Ethics:

Dedicated to protecting the environment - Earth storage boxes, shoe inserts and torsion control shanks are made from recycled materials

 


Customer Reviews

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Review written by : Jo

Product Comment : I really like the shoes and was excited about trying this new (for me) concept...but they cut my ankles quite deeply after wearing them once and I cannot wear them again until my ankles heal. I tried wearing a few pairs of socks and layering up on plasters but the backs of the shoes still dug into my ankles and cut them. Sorry to be negative...I really wanted to be happier with the shoes! Thanks
How did they fit ? Size was perfect

 

Review written by : anita

Product Comment : Loved the look of the shoe, but it cut into one heel badly so returned to vendor. Having read other review hope these problems will be rectified.
How did they fit ? No reply

 

Review written by : Doreen Whitehouse

Product Comment : Hi everybody, My name is Doreen and I am now 61 years old. I can remember when I was a young girl at school the problems that I had with my feet. I have spent sums in excess of £600-00 to have a pair of shoes made for me that were so bad that I was never able to wear them for more than a few minutes at a time and they were hastily sent to the rubbish bin, which is the same place where most of the shoes I have ever purchased have finished up. You can read a full documentation about my feet http://freespace.virgin.net/keith.whitehouse/Burning%20Feet/burning.htm I came across this site by reading about it in a magazine, and as always I just had to have a closer look. I purchased a pair of 'Pirouette Mahogany in size 6 (UK size). They arrived in 2 days and as we were just going shopping I put them on and away we went. As is my usual practise when trying new shoes for the first time I take along one of my old pair of shoes as insurance, as from all of my past experiences I knew that my feet would be too painful after about ten minutes, but this time I was wrong. These shoes are by far the best pair of shoes that I have ever had, and were comfortable as soon as I put them on, absolute heaven. I was so impressed with my newly found 'happy feet' that as soon as we arrived home, Keith brought me another pair straight away as an ealy birthday present. I cannot recommend them too highly, as for the first time in my life I have comforable feet. The design is different from any other shoe I have seen or read about as they are higher at the front (sole area) than they are at the heel area. This in turn takes the pressure from the ball of my foot and also my toes, which is where all of my pain arises from. They are wide enough for my square ended toes to fit comfotably in without them being sqeezed at all. I have paid upwards of £600.00 to have shoes made for me and finished up throwing them in the rubbish bin. My 'piroutte' shoes are simply superb and you should really give them a try if you have problems with feet and shoes. Do what I did and telephone them and ask your questions. Best regards Doreen.
How did they fit ? Size was perfect