When should one not use Enquist? Are threre any contra-indications?
In case of serious complaints the use of Enquist requires individual consideration. It can not be stated, for what pathological conditions Enquist would not be recommended, as the seriousness of complaints changes from person to person, and how the body responds to the therapy depends also on age.
Generally we can say that the sole construction is able to correct smaller static deformities, but in case of bigger static deformities it is recommended to look for a specialist for an opinion on how Enquist should be used (for everyday use or only for therapy).
Can one wear Enquist all day long?
Enquist is an all-day-long everyday wear. By walking in it our body takes part in a continuous and optimal training with less load on the joints.
Attention! The initial use of the shoes may cause muscle strain, pain in the inner sole-part of the ankle, burning feeling on the feet and increased leg sweating. These are natural reactions of the body to the therapeutic effects of the shoeat the beginning of the use. We recommend that in the period of familiarization use the shoes several times but for a shorter time. After the adaptation we may wear it all-day-long.
How can one learn the correct way of use?
Using Enquist does not require awareness, so do not have to learn to walk again just like in the case of conventional shoes.
Generally we can say that the sole construction is able to correct smaller static deformities, but in case of bigger static deformities it is recommended to look for a specialist for an opinion on how Enquist should be used (for everyday use or only for therapy).
My son is 5 years old and I am worried because his ankle rolls in a lot. Can Enquist remedy this?
Wrong joint position may be corrected with the flexible prop-up of the ankle joint. With the help of Enquist the muscles work more actively, so the use is like a continuous leg-gymnastic, therefore it contributes to the formation of the vault.
The effectiveness depends on the seriousness of the complaint and on the regularity of application.
Is there a boost in the Enquist shoes, or should one use arch-supporter in it?
There are no boosts in the shoe: the special sole construction is responsible for the prop-up of the ankle. We do not have to and we cannot put an arch-supporter in it because it would be a passive support which would withhold the muscle-work and the freedom of movement for the ankle joint.
How is Enquist more than a conventional passive shoe?
None of the shoes on the market have the features that Enquist does. Besides the fashionable but in many cases unhealthy shoes there are more and more comfort shoes on the market that have various inner prop-ups (high heel shoes, hard feet shoes…). Though the leg is in a correction-position, but it is created by a passive tool (lifting, prop-up) and not by the active musculature. In this case the muscles of the leg may retire because we take over the work from them.
On the contrary, Enquist applies a flexible support to put the ankle in an optimum position, and guarantees instability and continuous muscle work. The use of Enquist is an effective therapy as with the strengthening of the musculature we put an end to the problem - muscle weakness.
What is the difference between other “roll-sole” shoes and Enquist?
The “roll-sole” shoes in the world market are developed mainly for adults. The feet of these shoes are strongly-arched and they don’t use any ankle-support. As the soles are high and have a strong arch, and nothing supports the ankle joint, the use of these shoes requires awareness. Specialists recommend using these shoes for 1-2 hours only.
The sole height of the Enquist footwear is smaller, the sole is only arched light and the solid sole part supports the ankle, so the use does not require conscious attention. Thus children may wear it as well, and also adults, who wouldn’t like to relearn walking. It’s recommended for everyday wear.
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Why Enquist?
Enquist is the newest generation of active “rolling sole” shoes; behind its development there are years of international Research and Development.
Biomechanical and shoe designer experts, physiotherapists and musculoskeletal specialists have participated in the developing process, thus Enquist became a product that testifies a multidisciplinary professional content which redefined the “rolling sole” shoe by realizing the Enquist Selfness Technology.
Enquist offers a simple possibility for us to enforce our basic human rights relating to physical and mental health: simply walk in the shoes, enjoying our steps, discovering the pleasure of walking and letting the musculoskeletal peace and physical mental harmony evolve in us with our rolling steps.
Just Walk!
This is the most important message of Enquist-selfness.
Enquist Selfness Technology
- Eases the formation of natural and correct walking pattern in childhood
- Leads us to the techniques of healthy and enjoyable walking in adult age
- Can eliminate or greatly relieve various musculoskeletal disorders
- Gentle on the joints
- Reduces the pressure of weight on the ankle and the sole
- Leads the ankle joint and the other joints linked to the ankle in the optimal direction
- Steadily activates the musculature
- Stimulates the nervous system to improve the feeling in general
- Its usage does not require awareness, walking in Enquist is as natural as walking barefoot on the beach
- Walking on the light-arched feet is not only a natural but also a playfully easy-going recreation
The everyday wear
When we put on an Enquist shoe, the world changes for us after a few steps, as if we discovered a new dimension; walking turns into pleasure, and experience and recreational activity immediately. While we manage our ordinary business and run from place to place we realize that walking that was bothersome and problematic before, now refreshes us, when in fact nothing we only did the same exact 50 or 5000 steps we did before Enquist.
We discover the pleasure of walking and the freedom we can get to during weekdays while we are doing our tasks.
Wearing Enquist footwear has much more in store for us than the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders: as the result of a development started in 2005, an active shoe was able to be created, everyday usage of which does not require one to ‘relearn’ walking, but on the contrary, it gives back to its wearer the natural pleasure of the steps and walking.