Good health starts with the feet

Reducing absences at work

The Wattenwil old people’s and nursing home actively supports the well-being of its staff.

Out and about for longer – all thanks to the kybun shoe

Reto Wambach is a freelance management consultant and lecturer. He used to suffer from back pain.

FC St. Gallen groundsman is pain-free thanks to kybun

Ivan Bonderer from Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, is a groundsman at FC St. Gallen. His job sees him take around 25,000 steps each day.

kybun pain program - Standing in the workplace

Standing in the workplace

From motor sport to health

He owns the most important motocross collection of the whole Europe, he was himself a racing driver: Rolf Hässig.

Ex-alcoholic regains his pleasure in life

Today, in his kybun shoes, 53-year-old Jakob Wampfler goes through life joyfully, with a spring in his step.

Nothing but the kybun shoe helped

Gopal RajGuru suffered from serious pain in his feet. None of the treatments helped. It was only the kybun shoe, which he came across in Canada, that brought the relief he had long hoped for.

Customers recommend the kybun shoe

Kurt Inderbitzin has worn the kybun shoes for years. Thanks to the Swiss shoe with its air-cushion sole he has got over his hip trouble

Former pain therapist gives away health

For Heidi Stäger the kybun shoe is the best experience of her life

Comfortable through daily life

Use kybun to relax and strengthen muscles

Olympic chefs depend on kybun

The six Swiss chefs are among the best in their field. The dedicated cooks have to stand long in the kitchen and have found the optimal shoe in the comfortable kybun shoe.

Happiness in the office

The office chair is gone. Work is now being done on the kybun mat, the soft-elastic spring floor.

A glassblower who suffered from back pain

Josef Städler has a glassblowing studio and a shop that sells glassware in Gossau, Switzerland. He had been suffering from severe back pain for a long time.

Training the deep inner muscles at work without even noticing

As a speaker and trainer, Haeme Ulrich is often on his feet.

Relieving the body from the strain of long periods of standing

Werner Keusen sells specialist Italian food and wholefoods at his shop and at trade fairs. His work requires him to be on his feet for hours at a time.

A healthy posture for office work

Many people adopt the wrong posture when sitting at their desk. Christoph Kempter, CEO of SOPAC AG in St. Gallen, Switzerland, certainly found this to be the case.

Pain-free at work with kybun

Bettina Forrer works as a waitress. For years, she suffered from foot and back pain after long days at work.

Running a shop without any pain in the feet

As the owner of Albert Suhner AG, Michael Eugster is on his feet for at least ten hours every day. Until recently, he suffered from pain in the soles of his feet and had tired legs on a daily basis.

Standing for hours on end without pain

As a market stall owner, Oliver Martin often spends hours on end selling his magenbrot and soft-serve ice cream. In the past, the owner of Martin Confiserie Manufaktur quickly developed tired and achy feet. Now, he’s walking on air, and stays fit for far longer.

From the Cantonal Court to self-employment

Thomas van Haaften worked for the Cantonal Court of Zurich for 26 years. At the age of 48, he decided to change careers and took the plunge into the world of self-employment.

Standing up at work – for healthy feet and a strong back

Heavy legs, burning feet and back problems – familiar problems for employees in standing professions.

Sitting was yesterday – standing is the future

Since he started working while standing on a kybun mat, Patrick Oppliger has stopped getting headaches.

Folk musician Christian Alder took inspiration from star athletes

Christian Alder of the ‘Sängerfreunde’ singing troupe repairs and sells household appliances as his day job.

The Samaritans discover kybun World

Esther Näf from Widnau, Switzerland, was chosen as the first Samaritan of the Year at an awards ceremony held at kybun World in Sennwald.

Wearing the kybun shoe at the Swiss national sports days

The Swiss national tournament days are being held on 9 and 10 September 2017 in Eschenbach, Lucerne.

Staff at Staubern are floating on air

The Staubern restaurant in the Alpstein massif is a popular destination. Staff there are on their feet for over 12 hours serving hikers and sightseers on nice days.

Pain-free with a new pair of work shoes

Bettina Forrer works as a waitress. For years, she suffered from foot and back pain after long days at work.

A pregnancy free of complaints – recommendations from a specialist

Pregnancy can be very hard work for a woman’s body, since the joints and muscles are put under a great deal of strain.

This is how to make standing-up a pleasurable experience

Alex Zenhäusern is a telematics specialist at Elektro Frei Rheintal AG. He spends a large amount of his time at work standing in front of his computer – and on the springy elastic kybun mat.

Free of pain again after multiple hip operations

Marco Sessa had been suffering from pain for quite some time. He first had operations performed on his left, and, later on, on his right hip. A short time later, he was forced to undergo surgery to repair a herniated disc.

Standing dynamically improves productivity

The kybun mat allows you to improve your fitness during every working hour.

What to do next following operation to repair herniated disc

Samuel Schilt works as technical building manager at the Centre for Medical Training in Bern. He was experiencing severe pain, making it necessary to have a surgical implant placed between his sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae.

Relaxed and pain-free after a day of work

Matthias Schmid is head of the Schmid-Fehr AG print shop in the Swiss municipality of Goldach, near Lake Constance.

How to stand comfortably for long periods of time at a trade fair booth

Hermann Baur spent ten days on his feet at his trade fair booth at the BEA in Bern, Switzerland.

The perfect shoe for long days of service

The Alpine descent in Seewis, a municipality in the Swiss region of Prättigau, attracts hundreds of spectators each year.

Nurses also need to take care of themselves

Nurses are always on their feet, helping their fellow human beings. They ensure the well-being of their patients, day in and day out, while often forgetting about themselves.

How Alpine wrestler Stefan Burkhalter recovers after sport

Stefan Burkhalter lives in the Swiss canton of Thurgau and even though he is 43 years old, he is still one of Switzerland’s best Alpine wrestlers.

Back pain eradicated by using kybun shoes instead of insoles

Philipp Scheuble, the mayor of a Swiss municipality named Rüthi, has been suffering from back pain for many years. His back felt painful whenever he stood for more than ten minutes. His doctor had recommended insoles.

Shoes that reduce arthritis pain

Arnold Graf, from Sonnenbräu, a traditional brewery in Rheintal, Switzerland, has been suffering from arthritis pain in his knees for many years.

Happy in spite of heel spurs

As a professional chef, Roger Christen is on his feet for over ten hours every day. He usually moves about on a hard floor in a very small space. The work became almost unbearable once he developed a severe case of heel spurs.

kybun shoes get everyone moving – even if you prefer the couch

Bänz Fiechter recently started work as a coach driver. The 54-year-old previously ran the ‘Wäck’ hotel and restaurant in Emmental, a well-known entertainment venue, for 26 years.

kybun shoe brings relief and reduces pain

Lydia Zurfluh works in the Uetendorfberg living and working centre for people with speech impairments and multiple disabilities in Switzerland.

kybun shoe – For increased health and fitness at work

As a porter at a five-star hotel in Bern, Switzerland, Bayram Aktas is on his feet all day. He began feeling pain at some point and bought a pair of air-cushion shoes from kybun.

Pain sufferer smiling again

Following a serious Achilles tendon operation, Duc Huynh of Interlaken, Switzerland no longer had any feeling in the ankle joint.

Without pain despite a heel spur

Dora Huguenin works as a museum guide at the Horological Museum in Le Locle. Her heel spur used to cause her severe pain when walking and standing.

Winning the battle against vein problems

Santo Palamara was plagued by serious pain in his veins for years. As the operator of the Friulana Osteria & Pizzeria in Munich, he spends hours on his feet every day.

Beauty queens want celebrity photographer’s shoes

Gian Kaufmann has turned his passion into his job. The photographer from Rheintal, Switzerland, works for companies and at weddings and VIP events.

Endless comfort

kybun shoes are a pleasant surprise for schnapps distiller

Enjoying life’s pleasures

Coffee roaster Oliver Künzle impressed by Swiss innovation

The battle against Bechterews disease

Toni Geser suffers from chronic back pain. It comes on at night and gradually intensifies. Doctors diagnosed him with Bechterew’s disease and prescribed him painkillers.

Almost without pain again after 25 years

As an insurance expert, René Leuppi is often out and about. For 25 years he suffered from serious pain and had to wear orthopaedic insoles. He also had pain in his hip.

The perfect solution for fallen arches

Jürg Sieber has suffered from fallen arches since his youth. The innovative air cushion in this shoe has given him immense relief from his symptoms.

Standing at the trade show without pain

Usually, Pascal Wieser spends most of his working hours sitting at a desk, but now and then, the managing director of the Vögele travel agency spends days standing at trade shows, presenting his company. This quickly gave him severe back pain.

The secret of freshness

Dutchman Olivier van der Staal works as a chef at the Renan community in Bern, where he conjures up delicious meals for residents made with fresh products from the community's own farm.

Dream job was in jeopardy

Priska Hirt is training as a horse physiotherapist. Her serious back pain gave her sleepless nights and was making her consider giving up her dream job.

Soothing barefoot sensation at the garage

The two garage owners Peter Meier and Patrick Odermatt are on their feet for hours every day. Whereas once, in their hard shoes, they complained of tiredness and pain, today they are no longer exhausted after their day at work. The two workmates simply brought a soft, supple surface into their garage.

Soon won over despite his scepticism

René Keusen had to give up his job at the Opera House for health reasons. Two slipped discs and knee trouble made his life difficult and gave him severe pain.

Doctors and nurses spend the entire day on their feet, putting enormous strain on their bodies. Tired legs, back pain and vein problems are the most common medical issues among people in this sector. But it doesn’t have to be this way!

kybun shoes are perfectly suited to the work that people do in hospitals and doctors’ surgeries. The walk-on-air sole provides optimal shock absorption and noticeably reduces the stress on the body. The shoes are also easy to clean and disinfect. The non-slip soles provide a secure grip and prevent accidents in the workplace. What’s more, the foot climate system ensures optimal moisture and temperature regulation.

Long and intensive working days are common in the healthcare sector

«kybun shoes enable active, healthy movement on hard surfaces. The soft, flexible sole is gentle on joints, strengthens your muscles and improves balance,»explains Prof. Dr Christian Gäbler, a consultant in trauma surgery and sport traumatology in Vienna, Austria. 

Dr Konrad Birrer, consultant certified by the Swiss Medical Association in Lucerne, Switzerland, is impressed with how effective the shoe is: «kybun shoes are an effective tool for proprioceptive training. You can wear them at all times and they are very comfortable. I was able to relieve the strain on my Achilles tendon just by wearing kybun shoes. I didn’t need any specific therapy, as the flexible sole strengthened the stabilising muscles in my ankles and relieved the overstrained muscles. I would advise wearing kybun shoes after any injuries to the lower extremities and I’d recommend them for jobs where you’re required to stand all day, for athletes and for the elderly, as they can prevent falls.»

The kybun waiting room – Doctors recommend the kybun mat

Alongside malnutrition and smoking, lack of exercise is one of the main causes of lifestyle diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and coronary heart diseases. Doctors recommend the kyBounder to patients as the soft springy mat allows them to do a moderate amount of movement while completing everyday activities. Medical professionals use the kyBounder as a therapy or preventative measure for back pain, venous diseases and foot problems, among others things.

Many doctors have set up a kybun waiting room where patients can try out the kybun mat. The kybun mat allows patients to remain active while waiting and find out about the kybun movement concept.

Dynamically standing on the elastic springy kybun mat has the following advantages:

  • Enables more movement during your everyday routine
  • Releases tension
  • Strengthens foot muscles
  • Keeps joints constantly moving without straining them
  • Stretches contracted muscles
  • Balances out relieving postures and straightens posture

List of doctors

Dr med. Christoph Althaus, Rathausstrasse 17, 8570 Weinfelden, Switzerland
Dr med. Christian Bötschi, Alleestr. 31, 8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland
Dr med. Marc Röst, Feldeggstrasse 16, 8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland
Dr med. Beat Weidmann, Bahnhofstrasse 26, 9320 Arbon, Switzerland
Dr med. Urs Jundt, St. Gallerstrasse 16, 9324 Arbon, Switzerland
Th. & K. Gropp joint practice, Oberer Garten 1, 8598 Bottighofen, Switzerland
Naturopathic practice of Ingelore Gut, Henauerstrasse 10, 9244 Niederuzwil, Switzerland

Customer testimonials

Jiří Šedivý, M.D., head of the Department of Orthopedics, Jihlava Hospital, Czech Republic

Jiří Šedivý, M.D., head of the Department of Orthopedics, Jihlava Hospital, Czech Republic

kybun shoes ideally combine three important factors of healthy and pleasant walking in shoes – the springiness of every step, comfort – thanks to the perfect shape and spaciousness of the shoe – and easy lower extremities workout and exercise just through regular walking, thanks to the principle of the unstable underfoot. Engaging maximum muscles of lower extremities as well as the torso automatically leads to their strengthening. Involving all muscles in regular walking also results in significant performance boost of the “muscle pump”, which has a wholesome effect on the venous and lymphatic system of lower extremities. Walking in these shoes therefore relieves chronic back and joint pain, is beneficial for overstrained tendons and ligaments and last but not least it can reduce tension and pressure in calves. The main use of kybun shoes is for me walking on hard surfaces – walking to work in the city, intensive city tourism (excursion tours, etc.). But you will greatly benefit from them in lighter terrain as well. Put on the kybun shoes and your feet will be grateful to you!! On top of that, they are just comfy to walk in…

Dr. Konnikov, dental expert on the Russian TV station Channel 1

Dr. Konnikov, dental expert on the Russian TV station Channel 1

The workload in the medical profession is high, and we are constantly on our feet. That is why I decided to wear the kybun Swiss air-cushion shoe to work. It relieves my joints and enables me to spend more time on my feet without making me feel tired or uncomfortable.  Thanks to the special soles, it feels like I am walking on air!

Roberto Rendo, dentist, La Spezia, Italy

Roberto Rendo, dentist, La Spezia, Italy

I have suffered from upper and lower back pain for a long time now. Due to the nature of my work, you could say I’m ‘chained’ to the dental chair for more than eight hours a day. I have to bend over the patients I’m treating, meaning my back muscles are always tense. I came to a turning point at age 60, when a physiatrist friend of mine advised me to wear kybun shoes. It was the solution to almost all of my postural problems. Taking a walk in my new kybun shoes is worth more to me than a session with an osteopath or an hour of Pilates! Aside from the wonderful feeling of walking on a cloud, my posture instantly rebalances and my back pain slowly disappears. I’m so happy with them that I bought one pair for the hospital where I work, another for my private practice, a sportier pair for spring and a winter pair for rainy days. Now I can’t get along without them. I also wanted to give a pair to my brother, who is an officer in the Carabinieri. He has had several operations for badly herniated vertebral discs. He was also very happy and satisfied with this new approach, after having tried many alternative therapies. But all these words are a waste of time ... you need to try them to understand the comfort, quality and therapeutic properties! You have to try them to believe it! Thank you, kybun. I will always be grateful to you. I will only buy kybun shoes!