from our lab: the benefits of
lighter walking.

We are committed to engineering footwear
around one goal: enhancing human movement.

With Estelle Maranan | Innovation, Sustainability & Biomechanics

Why does weight matter when we walk?

Every step asks your feet to move your body forward.
So the weight of what's on your feet matters. Hummingbird
introduces FeatherFoam™, a new lightweight compound
engineered specifically for walking, paired with Vionic's
proprietary Vio Motion™ technology. Together, they help
create a shoe that feels remarkably light on the foot
while still delivering the support, cushioning and
stability Vionic is known for. -- The result? Less shoe to carry. More freedom to move.

How Did We Make Hummingbird
So Intelligently Light?

We reduced weight where it could be reduced-without
compromising what matters most, comfort and performance.
Our engineers developed FeatherFoam™ and rethought the
construction of the shoe to create an exceptionally
lightweight platform, while maintaining the alignment,
cushioning and stability benefits at the heart of the
Vionic experience. -- That balance is critical. Lightweight shouldn't mean less
supportive. It should mean less effort with every step.

Why Is It Important To Walk In A
Walking Shoe?

Because walking is its own movement and your shoes
should be engineered for it. Walking has a different
gait than running. With every step, your foot moves
through a specific sequence. Hummingbird was
painstakingly engineered around the biomechanics of
walking. The right shoe doesn't just move you. It's designed
around the way you move. -- We didn't just make a lighter shoe.
We engineered a lighter way to walk.