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Hann Shoes' Carbon Fiber Suspension Shoe Aids Performance & Reduces Pain

— February 6, 2021 — Lifestyle
On Kickstarter, Hann Shoes is introducing a revolutionary carbon fiber suspension shoe that's designed to reduce pain and fatigue, all the while improving performance. The innovative shoe sets itself apart as "the world’s first full-suspension shoe made with carbon fiber ellipses that store and return energy to its wearers."

The adaptive support that the sneaker provides helps to make walking and standing more comfortable, as the shoes are engineered to do the work of providing support and relieving muscle tension. Some of the features of the footwear design include a generous toe box, a forefront hinge to provide an energy return and foam that strategically used to create a comfortable experience rather than absorb the shock of a landing as usual.
Trend Themes
1. Carbon Fiber Suspension Shoes - Opportunity for companies to design lightweight and durable footwear that reduces pain and fatigue for athletes and workers.
2. Full-suspension Shoes - Opportunity for companies to create innovative shoes that use ellipses made of carbon fiber to store and return energy, improving performance, and comfort.
3. Footwear with Energy Return - Opportunity for companies to design shoes that provide adaptive support, relieving muscle tension, while storing and returning energy to the wearer.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Footwear - Opportunity for athletic footwear companies to utilize carbon fiber material and suspension technology to create performance-enhancing shoes that reduce pain and fatigue.
2. Work Footwear - Opportunity for work footwear companies to incorporate adaptive support features into their shoes, easing muscle tension while providing energy return, reducing pain and fatigue for workers.
3. Medical Footwear - Opportunity for medical footwear companies to create shoes that provide comfort and support for individuals suffering from foot problems and conditions, using carbon fiber suspension technology to aid in pain reduction.
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