Merrell QForm® Comfort 2 Toggle Walking Shoes 8.5, New Condition, Never Worn

Merrell Q-Form 2 Toggle Walking Shoes 8.5, New Condition, NWOT Never Worn. Love the toggle closure here to customize your fit. Q-Form Technology is great and I love this line. Here's why: Women’s feet are biomechanically different from men’s feet, and surprisingly the many differences are often ignored, resulting in ill-fitting, uncomfortable shoes for women. So, besides being shorter and narrower, how do women’s feet differ from men’s? Well, they tend to have a lower instep height, and often have a slimmer heel. Plus, both men and women have an area just below the hip called the Q-Angle (between the quadriceps and patellar tendon) which leans on a slightly greater angle for women than men and increases the pressure on a woman’s hips, knees and back. This added pressure can result in pain and discomfort when walking. This is why Merrell teamed up with Sport Biomechanics, Inc., a leading sports medicine organization, to design a midsole that would deliver stride-specific cushioning for female fee called QForm® Comfort, to acknowledge the significance of the female Q-Angle and the impact that it can have on comfort levels. THIS INCLUDES THESE FEATURES: Heel air cushion absorbs shock and keeps the heel in a neutral position. Softer zone in heel absorbs shock and guides the foot on impact to reduce supination.Softer zone in forefoot helps align the foot on step-through to reduce pronation.