Human feet are considered the “second heart” of body in Chinese medicine, since feet have a complex network of meridians and acupoints that connect to various organs and circulation systems. Therefore foot-care is significant part of wellness practice in traditional Chinese medicine, Breath-Walker (BW) massage shoes reflect the profound wisdom and modern technology in food care.
Different from ordinary shoes, Breath-walker shoes integrate technology like foot reflexology, meridians, foot biomechanics, magnet healing and anti-bacteria odor together, covering the various life scenes in walking. These shoes with specially designed insoles are officially approved as medical devices in China (Type I and II) with clinical outcomes for patients with hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, flat feet, and many other diseases. BW massage shoes follow the plantar holographic reflection theory, massage the plantar blood pressure acupoints, cervical vertebrae, gastrointestinal tract, sleep and other reflection areas, and provide comfortable support for the feet. With these massage shoes, every walking step is a step toward better health, and they are the best-selling health shoes around the world!
The Breath-Walker Health Technology Co., holds 3 internationally recognized patents in shoe industry, and is a high-quality brand in international market of feetware. In 2021 BW Health Technology company has reached an in-depth cooperation agreement with the China Space Foundation and became a partner of China’s space industry (which is why you see a spaceman image in some of their packages).
In addition to the specially engineered design, quality material and comforting experience, many of the therapeutic effects from wearing BW massage shoes come from the healing functions of different design in insoles. There have been four generations of regular insoles, plus on special therapeutic food fixer. Following are some introductions to various insole and the principles in how to choose your right massage shoes and insoles.
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- Comfort version of the insoles massage shoes
This is the most common introductory insole with softer materials and less massage force. Lighter weight and easier walking on both feet. Soft self-fit around toe with less hardness, high ductility, adaptive fit foot shape. Foot compression suction energy, lift foot rebound power by 55%.
Due to physical differences, the first-time wearing of a massage insole may appear “pain due to not through” reaction, so we specially developed a comfortable version of massage insole as a wearing transition, enhance the massage comfort experience. It is recommended for customers who wear massage shoes for the first time and who walk more than 15,000 steps per day.
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- The first generation of insoles massage shoes
The first-generation insoles have utilized most technology in breath-walker shoes and major plantar zone points for health maintenance. Applying modern shoemaking technology, combined with the principle of Chinese medicine plantar reflexology the insoles set up more than 300 massage points, plus 20+ key massage reflex areas. Every step is a massage for healing.
The first-generation insoles are standard accessory for most breath -walker shoes. This product can mainly play the role of foot massage for preventive health, although It has good therapeutic effects on lowering blood pressure after wearing.
Due to personal physical differences, when wearing the first-generation massage insoles for the first time, there may be a reaction of “pain due to not through”. You may wear a few hours a day or start with comfort version of insole.
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- The second-generation insoles
Based on the first-generation insole the second-generation insoles strengthen the following acupoints: stomach, head, pancreas, thyroid reflex area, and added the eye reflex area. It has good therapeutic effects on lowering blood sugar and brightening eye after wearing.
The second-generation massage insole has a strong wearing response, it is recommended to wear the first-generation insole for 1-3 months and then use the second generation of massage insole to gradually adapt for health purposes.
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- The third-generation insoles
On the basis of the second-generation insole: the third-generation insoles reinforce the following acupoints: head, pancreas, gonad, bladder reflex area, and added hip and sciatic nerve reflex area.
Arch-support design increases foot supporting force area by 30%, so you will get a steady walk and less feeling tired. Curved heel footguard design stabilizes the ankle, help stabilize the posture, reduce the risk of foot injury.
Note: The third-generation insole has a strong wearing response, it is recommended to wear the first-generation insole for 1-3 months before use of the third-generation insole to gradually adapt.
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- Foot-Fixer Insole (for Flat feet and others)
People might develop flat feet or heel bone skew for various seasons, such as congenital cause, shoe heel is too soft, wrapping is not strong, insole is too flat, and long-time running or walking damage these cause will lead to arch deformation, resulting in flat feet, heel bone skew and so on. Our foot-fixer insole is specially designed to correct the problems and result a therapeutic outcome after wearing.
The feet-fixer insoles take use of the foot biomechanics, apply U-shaped design for solid back heel and provide arch support to reduce injury of flat foot. Those with flat feet may walk five times more distance after wearing the foot-fixer insole. It has been credited as type I and type II medical device in China, and they are well perceived by patients with flat feet and heel bone skew.
Some Important Notes on Wearing Response
1. Possible pain during wearing massage shoes
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that: pain is due to qi blockage, the free flow channel will get rid of pain. With blocked qi starting wear massage shoes may feel plantar acid, swelling, or pain, according to the severity of the problem, the reaction will be different. In this case, please refer to the comparison chart of the plantar reflex area to find the corresponding reflex area, so that you can understand which part of your body has a problem.
Use suggestions: Reduce the wearing time in the early stage, gradually increase from wearing shoes for 30 minutes a day, and the pain will disappear naturally after the meridian dredging in 5-10 days.
2. Pre-caution Groups (Not appropriate for massage shoes)
a, Patients with serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, people who have done major cardiac surgery (with pacemakers or stents);
b, Pregnant women and menstrual women
c, Foot trauma, edema, skin damage or wound healing difficulties (such as diabetic foot, etc.);
d. Patients with various active bleeding and bleeding tendency
e. Patients with other major diseases such as myocardial infarction, late-stage cancer, etc.
It is recommended to wear a comfortable version of the insole to start with.
3. About plantar heat and sweating
The sole of the foot is at the lowest place in the human body, moisture and toxins are deposited in the sole all year round. Under the massage of the magnet, the blood circulation of the sole is accelerated, which will make the sole heat and sweat, and moisture and toxins will be quickly discharged from the sole.
Use suggestions: Please prepare 2 pairs of healthy shoes to replace in turn, and often take out the insole to dry (not in the sun) to avoid too much moisture in the shoes, at this stage, the moisture in the shoes is too heavy, the insole is prone to wear is normal, at this time, please replace the shoes in time.
4. Cleaning
If the insoles are too dirty, wash them with water and wipe them with a soft brush. Do not soak them in water and sun for a long time. If the insoles are soaked by perspiration on the sole, let them dry in a ventilated place.
