Recovery is engineering, not just softness.
Most recovery footwear gives you one thing: squish. We spent two years building something that does three jobs at once, because that is how many jobs your foot needs done.
Three zones, mapped to the foot strike.
Tri-Motion is not a foam. It is three functional zones built into one sole, each tuned to a different phase of the step.
01 - Heel strike
Cushion and control
Maximum cushioning for shock absorption, with a deep heel cup and side stabilizers to help prevent the ankle rolling. The foam compresses for a smooth landing.
02 - Transition
Arch and posture
An ergonomic contour for a comfortable standing position, and a high-density arch shape that supports the foot through a smooth transition forward.
03 - Toe-off
Roll and release
Increased toe spring for a natural rolling motion, with top and bottom flex grooves so the forefoot bends without resistance.
Patent-pending. Developed over two years and validated with a doctor of podiatric medicine.
Eight things the sole is doing while you stand still.
Deep heel cup and side stabilizers provide motion control.
Optimal arch support to help tired feet recover with each step.
Increased toe spring assists with forward walking motion.
Top and bottom flex grooves for optimal forefoot flexibility.
A durable, grippy outsole built to hold up to the way these actually get worn.
Perforated upper allows for maximum air flow and quick drying.
Light materials reduce muscle fatigue, creating a natural underfoot feel.
Inverted box nodes stimulate blood flow and provide a tactile feel.
Perforated uppers and box nodes vary by style. Check the product page for what a specific pair includes.
Same three zones. Two different soles.
Tri-Motion is the geometry. The foam underneath it depends on what the pair is for.
Our proprietary recovery foam
Impact-absorbing foam built up in layers. The number of densities changes by style, so the ride is tuned to the silhouette instead of one setting for everything.
- Originals - Hoya, Pacific, Oceanside: the most structured build
- Active - Flip, Slide, Two-Strap, Adjustable Slide: a softer, simpler build
- Skyline - a single-density midsole over a supportive outsole
Bio-based and recycled
Our closed-toe platform, re-thought around sugarcane-based bio-foam and recycled materials, with none of the support given up.
- 50% bio-foam outsole and 20% bio-foam midsole
- 25% recycled footbed
- 100% recycled polyester top cloth
Two years, and a podiatrist who rides.
Tri-Motion took two years of development and testing before it went on sale. Prototypes were tested and refined with Dr. Timothy Mineo, DPM, a podiatrist, foot and ankle surgeon and competitive cyclist, who helped shape the final geometry of the three zones.
VELOUS is proud to have earned the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance on our sandal line. All of our sandals meet the APMA's rigorous standards.
Try them. If you are not 100% delighted with the comfort, we will take them back.
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The only way to know is to stand on it.
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