Hans-Peter Schmid from Zurich, Switzerland

Last autumn after a half-marathon I developed severe muscle stiffness and also tendonitis. I was in quite a lot of pain when I walked. The amount of pain was significantly reduced and that’s largely down to the kybun shoe. If I ever had to wear normal shoes it was very uncomfortable. I was desperate for my kybun shoes. You really have to try them out and feel it for yourself to know what I’m talking about. It never ceases to amaze me how you can offset and reduce pain in the musculoskeletal system.

Andi Imhof, two-time Swiss gymnastics champion with the Sempach, Switzerland

 Walking in such a soft shoe gives you a special feeling, and it’s also fun and good for your body.

Urs Gerber, owner Holzofe Grabebeck Winterthur, Switzerland

I put them on, thought they were great and wanted to get this type of shoe. At first I thought they were expensive, as I never usually buy shoes that cost this much – maybe my wife would. But it was well worth it in the end and I have bought three or four pairs since.