THE BÄR WEARING FEELING

fits and degrees of damping

With every shoe, the rule is: slip in and feel good. Our feet are exposed to high loads all day long. This makes it important that the shoe fits well and that you do not notice any pressure points when walking. Leather still stretches, but you should not rely on that. Take your time and be demanding to hold your favorite shoe in your hands soon.

In our Bear shoes we differentiate primarily between 2 fits. The standard fit and the slim fit. The Standard Fit is suitable for a normal to wide foot shape and gives generous toe room. The Slim Fit, on the other hand, is suitable for narrower feet and makes a slim foot, whether in ankle boots, sandals or sneakers. The online description of the shoe always indicates which of the two fits it is.

Diagram showing a foot with arrows emphasizing the shoe fit and direction on a green background, labeled 'Passform'

But how does the shoe give the foot any support at all when it has so much toe room?

Normal shoes are basically tight fitting, which means that the shoe has the same width at the heel as it does around the toe area. In this case, the stability and support falls on the toes, which has an unfavorable effect on your foot health with every step. With the BÄR shoe, the stability and support is on the heel. Our models are made so that the back part of the shoe is tightly cut, so you can fully enjoy the toe room in the front area and not notice any pressure.

In addition to fit, there are the different levels of damping. The damping of a shoe is the ability to absorb the power of the impact. During the impact, a vibration travels from the muscles to the bones. With a good damping system, this vibration is reduced and our body, trying to absorb the impact, relieved.

Each sole gives off a different level of damping and depending on the occasion, this can be essential to having comfortable and functional footwear for sports, hiking or everyday wear.

Close-up image of multiple shoe soles with different tread designs

Light degree of damping:

Light summer shoes, sandals and slippers have a mild degree of cushioning. The zero heel is a matter of course. To make the shoe as light as possible, the sole is very thin and accordingly gives off little damping.

Medium degree of damping:

A medium degree of damping is found in everyday or office shoes. For a walk or to work, the sneakers or even ankle boots are very suitable and give full comfort through their sole.

High degree of damping:

Sports shoes and hiking boots have to withstand a lot of stress in particular. Most of the time you spend the whole day in them and the body is also exposed to a lot of movement. Here, the degree of damping is particularly important to relieve the feet, back and legs to some extent. to relieve the feet, back and legs to some extent.

Materials that conform to your foot!

Genuine leather adjusts to your foot by a few millimeters over the course of the day. It's not for nothing that they say you have to "break in" the shoe first. Leather is very flexible and breathable. It is also very strong and durable, so you can wear your favorite piece longer. Genuine leather is sustainable in production and comes from nature. No animal has to die for it, because it is a by-product of the meat industry. We know our suppliers personally and attach great importance to maintain this bond and also regular control.

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Fits and cushioning levels

The right fit is crucial for a good shoe. As our feet are exposed to a variety of stresses every day, a shoe should fit perfectly right from the start. Leather can easily adapt over time - but it is still advisable to be careful when choosing a shoe and ensure that it feels comfortable to wear.

BÄR shoes are mainly available in two fits: standard and narrow. The standard fit is suitable for normal to wider feet and offers generous toe room. The narrow fit is designed for narrower feet and creates a slimmer silhouette - regardless of the model. The fit is always indicated in the respective product description.

But how does the shoe support the foot when it has so much toe room?

Normal shoes are usually narrow, which means that the shoe has the same width at the heel as around the toes. This emphasises stability and support for the toes. With BÄR shoes, however, stability and support are focussed on the heel. Our models are designed with a narrow fit at the back of the shoe so that you can fully enjoy the freedom of the toes at the front without feeling any pressure.

In addition to the fit, there are also different levels of cushioning. The cushioning of a shoe refers to its ability to absorb the force of an impact. A good cushioning system reduces this vibration and relieves our body from the effort of absorbing the impact.

Each sole offers a different level of cushioning, and depending on the occasion, this can be crucial to having comfortable and functional shoes for sports, hiking or everyday life.

Attenuation levels

Low cushioning level:

Summer shoes, sandals and slippers are deliberately designed to be lightweight and have subtle cushioning. The zero heel is standard. To enable a particularly low weight and a natural feel, the soles are slim and offer restrained cushioning close to the ground.

Medium cushioning level:

Medium cushioning is mainly used for everyday and office shoes. Trainers and ankle boots are ideal for everyday use, for example on the way to work or longer distances. Their sole construction offers balanced comfort and supports a pleasant wearing experience over many hours.

High level of cushioning:

Sports shoes and hiking boots have to withstand particularly heavy wear and tear. You normally spend the whole day in them and your body is exposed to many movements.

Attenuation levels

Low cushioning level:

Medium cushioning level:

High level of cushioning:

Sports shoes and hiking boots have to withstand particularly heavy wear and tear. You normally spend the whole day in them and your body is exposed to many movements.

Materials that mould to your foot!

Genuine leather adapts to the individual shape of the foot to a certain extent as it is worn - this is why new shoes are referred to as "breaking in". It is characterised by its natural flexibility, breathability and durability, which means that shoes can be worn for many years.

The leather we use comes from responsible sources and is a by-product of the food industry. We work closely with selected suppliers that we know personally and attach great importance to long-term partnerships and regular quality and origin checks.

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