World's first Shoes specially designed for classic acoustic piano players. The basic idea was seeded by a mother whose daughter is a piano player and after a long laborious clinical tests and trials, it was developed under the consultancy of the ergonomics faculty of the national university and launched into the market. It immediately won "Good Design Award" by Japan Institute of Design Promotion in 2015. Then, it has become very popular among all-generation piano players in Japan. It suits to all levels from beginners to professionals. Already endorsed by many professional pianists. Patented and trademark registered. This is the very first rolling out in the international markets.
Classic acoustic piano has two pedals (sometimes three), basically consisting of a dumper and a soft pedal. Fine piano performance, especially on classic numbers, is not only produced by the fingers but by the total harmony of playing keys by fingers and pedaling by the feet. It means shoes can be an issue.
Pianists' pedaling during the intense performance, as a matter of fact, will put some significant load and stress to the sole and leg which has been revealed by the ergonomics research, especially those of kids and children at the growing stage. This shoes has been developed to tackle such hidden potential hazard.
It is very light, and has soft sole that silences the stepping sound when they appear on the stage. The sole is three-layered, but the total thickness is made as thin as possible so that the player can feel the pedal touch very delicately. It has anti-slip outsole and is equipped by a special patented heel shape which assists the players to make very smooth ankle seesaw operation and stepping.
Four types available now..
1. Performance-use
2. Concert-use
3. Professional-use
4. Unisex-use
Besides unisex-use, all are for girls and ladies. Mens' version is under development now.