{"id":269,"date":"2010-08-28T22:46:20","date_gmt":"2010-08-29T03:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orthoticshop.com\/blog\/?p=269"},"modified":"2010-08-28T22:47:38","modified_gmt":"2010-08-29T03:47:38","slug":"spira-wavewalker-shoes-dx3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test3.orthoticshop.com\/blog\/spira-wavewalker-shoes-dx3\/","title":{"rendered":"Spira WaveWalker Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spira&#8217;s latest Spring Loaded Walking shoes, the <strong>WaveWalker<\/strong> &amp; <strong>WaveWalker DX3<\/strong>, are redesigned to fit better than the previous Spira Walking Shoes. The WaveWalker is available for both men &amp; women and comes in two colors, black &amp; white.\u00c2\u00a0 There are also two models: The WaveWalker has one spring located in the heel while the WaveWalker DX3 has three springs, one in the heel and two in the forefoot for additional cushioning and energy return.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orthoticshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/spira-wavespring-benefits.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-276\" title=\"spira-wavespring-benefits\" src=\"http:\/\/www.orthoticshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/spira-wavespring-benefits-300x83.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of Spira's WaveSpring Technology\" width=\"300\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test3.orthoticshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/spira-wavespring-benefits-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test3.orthoticshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/spira-wavespring-benefits.jpg 911w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n(click to enlarge)<\/div>\n<p>Spira puts a real spring in your step with its patented WaveSpring\u00c2\u00ae Technology. The cushioning system offers energy return while providing a reduction in stress and fatigue. Whether you run, walk or must stand on your feet all day, Spira offers the ultimate in cushioning and comfort.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orthoticshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/wavespring-technology-smaller.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-277\" title=\"wavespring-technology-smaller\" src=\"http:\/\/www.orthoticshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/wavespring-technology-smaller-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"Spira's WaveSpring Technology - Foot &amp; Shoe cutout\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test3.orthoticshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/wavespring-technology-smaller-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test3.orthoticshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/wavespring-technology-smaller.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n(click to enlarge)<\/div>\n<h2>Features &amp; Benefits of Spira WaveWalker Cushioned Walking Shoes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>An all-purpose walking shoe designed for those who prefer comfort  with maximum cushioning benefits and to aid in the reduction of fatigue  and overuse related to walking issues.<\/li>\n<li>Encapsulated WaveSpring\u00c2\u00ae Technology (EWT\u00e2\u201e\u00a2) is a new  patent pending design process which encases the WaveSpring\u00c2\u00ae within a  polyurethane midsole. This technique provides maximum cushioning  benefits for the ultimate in cushioning and comfort. Tri-spring model is  the WaveWalker DX3.<\/li>\n<li>The 5mm molded EVA foot-bed\/insole can be removed to accommodate orthotics.<\/li>\n<li>Midsole: The soft expanded PU midsole gives superior cushion and resilience while cradling the foot for comfort.<\/li>\n<li>Outsole: Dual density polyurethane (PU) sole encapsulating the patented WaveSpring\u00c2\u00ae technology.<\/li>\n<li>The SpiraGuard\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 solid elastomer outsole is wet\/dry slip resistant  and non marking. The full contact bottom provides the ultimate in  stability<br \/>\nand support.<\/li>\n<li>Sizes: Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 8 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 13, 14,15 | Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 6 &#8211; 11,12<\/li>\n<li>Available in widths: Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s E &amp; 3E | Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s C &amp; E<\/li>\n<li>Removable foot-bed for using custom <a title=\"Purchase custom arch supports\" href=\"..\/..\/arch-supports\/\" target=\"_blank\">orthotics<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Design assisted by New Balance&#8217;s ex-president\/COO, Jim Tompkins<br \/>\n<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"445\" height=\"364\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/eSUXdwfhXwo&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6&amp;border=1\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"445\" height=\"364\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/eSUXdwfhXwo&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6&amp;border=1\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/embed><\/object><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An important adviser to the design of the Spira&#8217;s latest shoes comes from <strong>New Balance<\/strong>.\u00c2\u00a0 Jim Tompkins, the former President and Chief Operating Officer of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., was named President of the patented WaveSpring-inspired Spira brand in August 2010, before the announcement he served in an advisory role to direct the development and expansion of the product line at Spira.\u00c2\u00a0 He served the past nine years as President and Chief Operating Officer at New Balance until stepping down in June 2009. When Tompkins took the helm in December of 1999, New Balance employed more than 2,000 people and reported worldwide sales in 1998 of $630 million. Under Tompkins&#8217; leadership, New Balance doubled its global workforce and reported worldwide sales in 2008 of $1.63 billion. Spira Footwear and their customers will and already has greatly benefited from Tompkin&#8217;s experience.<\/p>\n<p>Click to see the WaveWalker DX3 (tri-spring model) and all of the other Spira <strong><a title=\"All of the Spira Shoes with Springs in them.\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-walking-running-shoes-springs\/\">Shoes with Springs<\/a><\/strong> or click the pictures below.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - Black - Mens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-spring-loaded-walking-black-mens.html\">Spira WaveWalker &#8211; Black &#8211; Men&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - Black - Mens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-spring-loaded-walking-black-mens.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/T\/Spira-MWAVEW1E-BLK_angled-tn.jpg\" alt=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - Black - Mens\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - Black - Womens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-spring-loaded-walking-black-womens.html\">Spira WaveWalker &#8211; Black &#8211; Women&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - Black - Womens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-spring-loaded-walking-black-womens.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/T\/Spira-MWAVEW1E-BLK_angled-tn.jpg\" alt=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - Black - Womens\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - White - Mens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-spring-loaded-walking-white-mens.html\">Spira WaveWalker &#8211; White &#8211; Men&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - White - Mens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-spring-loaded-walking-white-mens.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/T\/Spira-mens-wave-walker-white-angled.jpg\" alt=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - White - Mens\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - White - Womens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-spring-loaded-walking-white-womens.html\">Spira WaveWalker &#8211; White &#8211; Women&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - White - Womens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-spring-loaded-walking-white-womens.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/T\/Spira-mens-wave-walker-white-angled.jpg\" alt=\"Spira WaveWalker - Spring Loaded Walking - White - Womens\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - Black - Mens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-dx3-tri-spring-walking-shoes-black-mens.html\">Spira WaveWalker DX3 &#8211; Black &#8211; Mens<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - Black - Mens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-dx3-tri-spring-walking-shoes-black-mens.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/T\/Spira_MWAVED-BLK_angled-tn.jpg\" alt=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - Black - Mens\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - Black - Womens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-dx3-tri-spring-walking-shoes-black-womens.html\">Spira WaveWalker DX3 &#8211; Black &#8211; Women&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - Black - Womens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-dx3-tri-spring-walking-shoes-black-womens.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/T\/Spira_MWAVED-BLK_angled-tn.jpg\" alt=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - Black - Womens\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - White - Mens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-dx3-tri-spring-walking-shoes-white-mens.html\">Spira WaveWalker DX3 &#8211; White &#8211; Men&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - White - Mens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-dx3-tri-spring-walking-shoes-white-mens.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/T\/Spira-spring-loaded-mens-white-angled.jpg\" alt=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - White - Mens\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - White - Womens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-dx3-tri-spring-walking-shoes-white-womens.html\">Spira WaveWalker DX3 &#8211; White &#8211; Women&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - White - Womens\" href=\"..\/..\/spira-wavewalker-dx3-tri-spring-walking-shoes-white-womens.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/T\/Spira-spring-loaded-mens-white-angled.jpg\" alt=\"Spira WaveWalker DX3 - Tri-Spring Walking Shoes - White - Womens\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spira&#8217;s latest Spring Loaded Walking shoes, the WaveWalker &amp; WaveWalker DX3, are redesigned to fit better than the previous Spira Walking Shoes. 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