FAQ
- What is Forward Gravity?
- What type of heel protection technology does Velocy offer?
- Why do you have such minimal flexion at the forefoot?
- Is there a learning curve while wearing your shoes?
- How is injury prevention addressed in your shoes?
- What type of runner best benefits from your shoes?
- How is efficiency improved in your shoes?
- How is performance improved in your shoes?
- How do I become wear tester?
- Will you sponsor me?
- Where are the shoes available?
- How is comfort addressed in your shoes?
What is Forward Gravity?
Forward Gravity technology assists in human locomotion by providing support and strength at the forefoot. This allows the forefoot to serve as the support system during running and walking, therefore enhancing a natural way of walking and running.
What type of heel protection technology does Velocy offer?
Heel protection is addressed by reducing the impact forces that cause injury. Velocy's heel system is a device that is secondary in importance, as it mostly serves as a balancing apparatus during regular walking and standing. Forward Gravity technology is engineered to place emphasis on the forefoot and in doing this, all weight is shifted forward and supported by your leg's muscular ability during knee flexion. This is the human body's natural way of absorbing shock. As an example, picture yourself running barefooted on a road, naturally you will run on your toes and bend your knees to reduce the amount of pain to your aching feet.
Why do you have such minimal flexion at forefoot?
By placing emphasis on the forefoot, it became evident during research that human toes have not evolved to deliver much support. The technology distributes body mass forward and at the forefoot; we've realized that we needed to stiffen the forefoot plate to assist in supporting weight being distributed forward as the toes alone did not provide enough support to compensate for the additional weight being delivered. Within our technology we have also designed a displacement member that allows for the toes to rotate naturally during the running and walking cycle. Therefore, flexion at the forefoot is not a requirement for our shoe technology.
Is there a learning curve at wearing your shoes?
No. Velocy shoes are engineered to allow the user to walk naturally. Testimonials from every type of user show that the main differences are found in:
- Shock reduction compared to regular shoes.
- Greater efficiency in running and walking.
- Decrease in joint and muscular pain.
- Increased performance levels.
- Added comfort.
How is injury prevention addressed in your shoes?
We prevent injury mainly by enhancing natural body mechanics such as, knee flexion as the shock absorption system instead of the heel. Forward Gravity technology shifts the center of mass forward in the direction of travel, which reduces the downward force that is generated during the foot-strike phase. As an example, picture yourself running barefooted on a road, naturally you will run on your toes and bend your knees to reduce the amount of force that is placed onto the road as that would create pain. Velocy shoes further enhance the natural feel of running or walking barefoot.
What type of runner best benefits from your shoes?
Velocy shoes have been distributed for testing to all types of age groups, competitive and non competitive groups and genders. Testimonials show that everyone has benefited from the use of our footwear.
How is efficiency improved in your shoes?
Efficiency is engineered within the technology to reduce breaking forces that slow down the momentum generated when running and walking. By reducing the breaking force, momentum is easily translated through the technology into forward movement. In other words, by reducing the energy required to stay in motion.
How is performance improved in your shoes?
Performance is engineered within the technology by providing proper support and strength to the forefoot. The forefoot system allows for placing force onto the forefoot system and therefore generates higher rates of propulsive force into your stride.
How do I become wear tester?
Please apply online by filling out wear tester profile requirements.
Will you sponsor me?
Please apply online by filling out wear tester profile requirements on this website and request for interview appointment for sponsorship consideration.
Where are the shoes available?
You can purchase at any of the running stores listed on this website. Online sales coming soon.
How is comfort addressed in your shoes?
Forward Gravity technology has been ergonomically designed and engineered to conform to the foot in the state of motion. This translates into unnecessary reduction of flexion of the foot in transition from foot-strike to propulsion.