kybun products for a more active and dynamic workplace

The revolutionary kybun movement concept is a simple way to improve workplace ergonomics.

Exercising while standing upright on the soft, springy kyBounder mat is the healthy alternative to sitting passively. The soft, springy structure of the mat subtly keeps the foot and leg muscles in constant activity in order to maintain balance and posture. What’s more, combining the kyBounder with a standing desk is an important part of health management. A comfortable workplace increases motivation and employee satisfaction and reduces sick leave absences.

kyBoot shoes are particularly well-suited for workers who are constantly on the go. This newcomer to the world of shoes features unique walk-on-air soles. The soft air cushion supports joints and releases tension in the back and neck. kyBoot shoes provide comfortable shock absorption and are incredibly comfortable, even after hours of wear.

Benefits and effect:

  • Relaxes and loosens the muscles
  • Improves posture
  • Can act as an effective measure against back pain
  • Decreases fatigue
  • Work more efficiently thanks to the combination of both a physical and mental workout
  • Increases creativity and learning ability
  • Improves general fitness without taking up any extra time
  • Is fun

Sitting was yesterday – standing is the future

Since he started working while standing on a kybun mat, Patrick Oppliger has stopped getting headaches.

Standing up at work – keeping feet and backs healthy

Heavy legs, burning feet and back problems – familiar problems for employees in standing professions.

From the Cantonal Court to self-employment

Thomas van Haaften worked for the Cantonal Court of Zurich for 26 years. At the age of 48, he decided to change careers and took the plunge into the world of self-employment.

kybun pain program - Standing in the workplace

Standing in the workplace

The secret of successful shop assistants

Anyone who works while standing will know that your legs and back always hurt by the end of the day. Poor posture and hard surfaces are usually the culprits.

Pain-free with a new pair of work shoes

Bettina Forrer works as a waitress. For years, she suffered from foot and back pain after long days at work.

A healthy posture for office work

Many people adopt the wrong posture when sitting at their desk. Christoph Kempter, CEO of SOPAC AG in St. Gallen, Switzerland, certainly found this to be the case.

Michael Hirte on his accident and his victory on ‘Das Supertalent’

Ten years ago, millions of people watched the harmonica player Michael Hirte win the second series of the talent show ‘Das Supertalent’, broadcast on German TV by RTL.

Back pain eradicated by using kybun shoes instead of insoles

Philipp Scheuble, the mayor of a Swiss municipality named Rüthi, has been suffering from back pain for many years. His back felt painful whenever he stood for more than ten minutes. His doctor had recommended insoles.

How Alpine wrestler Stefan Burkhalter recovers after sport

Stefan Burkhalter lives in the Swiss canton of Thurgau and even though he is 43 years old, he is still one of Switzerland’s best Alpine wrestlers.

The perfect shoe for long days of service

The Alpine descent in Seewis, a municipality in the Swiss region of Prättigau, attracts hundreds of spectators each year.

How to stand comfortably for long periods of time at a trade fair booth

Hermann Baur spent ten days on his feet at his trade fair booth at the BEA in Bern, Switzerland.

What to do next following operation to repair herniated disc

Samuel Schilt works as technical building manager at the Centre for Medical Training in Bern. He was experiencing severe pain, making it necessary to have a surgical implant placed between his sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae.

Standing comfortably

Alex Zenhäusern is a telematics specialist at Elektro Frei Rheintal AG. He spends a large amount of his time at work standing in front of his computer – and on top of a soft, springy kyBounder.

Free of pain again after multiple hip operations

Marco Sessa had been suffering from pain for quite some time. He first had operations performed on his left, and, later on, on his right hip. A short time later, he was forced to undergo surgery to repair a herniated disc.

Staff at Staubern are floating on air

The Staubern restaurant in the Alpstein massif is a popular destination. Staff there are on their feet for over 12 hours serving hikers and sightseers on nice days.

Wearing kyBoot shoes at the Swiss national tournament days

The Swiss national tournament days are being held on 9 and 10 September 2017 in Eschenbach, Lucerne.

Standing for hours on end without pain

As a market stall owner, Oliver Martin often spends hours on end selling his magenbrot and soft-serve ice cream. In the past, the owner of Martin Confiserie Manufaktur quickly developed tired and achy feet. Now, he’s walking on air, and stays fit for far longer.

Running a shop without any pain in the feet

As the owner of Albert Suhner AG, Michael Eugster is on his feet for at least ten hours every day. Until recently, he suffered from pain in the soles of his feet and had tired legs on a daily basis.

Relieving the body from the strain of long periods of standing

Werner Keusen sells specialist Italian food and wholefoods at his shop and at trade fairs. His work requires him to be on his feet for hours at a time.

Training the deep inner muscles at work without even noticing

As a speaker and trainer, Haeme Ulrich is often on his feet.

A glassblower who suffered from back pain

Josef Städler has a glassblowing studio and a shop that sells glassware in Gossau, Switzerland. He had been suffering from severe back pain for a long time.

Nurses also need to take care of themselves

Nurses are always on their feet, helping their fellow human beings. They ensure the well-being of their patients, day in and day out, while often forgetting about themselves.

Relaxed and pain-free after a day of work

Matthias Schmid is head of the Schmid-Fehr AG print shop in the Swiss municipality of Goldach, near Lake Constance.

Standing dynamically improves productivity

The kyBounder allows you to improve your fitness during each working hour.

A pregnancy free of complaints – recommendations from a specialist

Pregnancy can be very hard work for a woman’s body, since the joints and muscles are put under a great deal of strain.

Shoes that reduce arthritis pain

Arnold Graf, from Sonnenbräu, a traditional brewery in Rheintal, Switzerland, has been suffering from arthritis pain in his knees for many years.

Happy in spite of heel spurs

As a professional chef, Roger Christen is on his feet for over ten hours every day. He usually moves about on a hard floor in a very small space. The work became almost unbearable once he developed a severe case of heel spurs.

kyBoot shoes get everyone moving – even if you prefer the couch

Bänz Fiechter recently started work as a coach driver. The 54-year-old previously ran the ‘Wäck’ hotel and restaurant in Emmental, a well-known entertainment venue, for 26 years.

kyBoot brings relief and reduces pain

Lydia Zurfluh works in the Uetendorfberg living and working centre for people with speech impairments and multiple disabilities in Switzerland.

FC St. Gallen players train with kybun products

FC St. Gallen regularly demonstrates its skills in front of thousands of spectators. The fitness of players is not just a matter of chance.

Working with a spring in your step – thanks to the kyBoot

Being on your feet all day and still coming home relaxed is a dream for many people with jobs where you’re required to stand all day.

kyBoot – For increased health and fitness at work

As a porter at a five-star hotel in Bern, Switzerland, Bayram Aktas is on his feet all day. He began feeling pain at some point and bought a pair of air-cushion kyBoot shoes.

Pain sufferer smiling again

Following a serious Achilles tendon operation, Duc Huynh of Interlaken, Switzerland no longer had any feeling in the ankle joint.

Using shoes to get rid of calluses

Christine Weisskirchen works the night shift at a hospital. She suffered for a long time from thick calluses and open areas on her feet.

Beauty queens want celebrity photographer’s shoes

Gian Kaufmann has turned his passion into his job. The photographer from Rheintal, Switzerland, works for companies and at weddings and VIP events.

Endless comfort

kyBoot shoes are a pleasant surprise for schnapps distiller

Enjoying life’s pleasures

Coffee roaster Oliver Künzle impressed by Swiss innovation

The battle against Bechterews disease

Toni Geser suffers from chronic back pain. It comes on at night and gradually intensifies. Doctors diagnosed him with Bechterew’s disease and prescribed him painkillers.

Musicians often suffer from pain

Professional musicians practise with their instrument for several hours every day. They often do this in an unnatural posture, resulting in tension and pain.

Singer Freund insists on kyBoot

The Swiss folk musician Peter Freund wears the high-tech kyBoot footwear off stage. Initial reactions notwithstanding, today he feels relief for his knees, comfort and wellbeing. Now he no longer wants to give up soft, elastic walking.

Folk-pop star Manuela Fellner loves kyBoot

Onstage, her cheerful smile spreads happiness: Manuela Fellner. On her television folk-pop tour, the successful singer's smile was wiped away by painful rheumatism.

Almost without pain again after 25 years

As an insurance expert, René Leuppi is often out and about. For 25 years he suffered from serious pain and had to wear orthopaedic insoles. He also had pain in his hip.

The perfect solution for fallen arches

Jürg Sieber has suffered from fallen arches since his youth. The innovative air cushion in this shoe has given him immense relief from his symptoms.

Standing at the trade show without pain

Usually, Pascal Wieser spends most of his working hours sitting at a desk, but now and then, the managing director of the Vögele travel agency spends days standing at trade shows, presenting his company. This quickly gave him severe back pain.

The secret of freshness

Dutchman Olivier van der Staal works as a chef at the Renan community in Bern, where he conjures up delicious meals for residents made with fresh products from the community's own farm.

Dream job was in jeopardy

Priska Hirt is training as a horse physiotherapist. Her serious back pain gave her sleepless nights and was making her consider giving up her dream job.

Winning the battle against vein problems

Santo Palamara was plagued by serious pain in his veins for years. As the operator of the Friulana Osteria & Pizzeria in Munich, he spends hours on his feet every day.

Without pain despite a heel spur

Dora Huguenin works as a museum guide at the Horological Museum in Le Locle. Her heel spur used to cause her severe pain when walking and standing.

Soon won over despite his scepticism

René Keusen had to give up his job at the Opera House for health reasons. Two slipped discs and knee trouble made his life difficult and gave him severe pain.

Koreans yodelling in Switzerland

Kim Hong-Chul from South Korea is a real fan of everything Swiss. He not only plays the Swiss folk accordeon but also yodels and sings folk songs in the local Swiss German.

Soothing barefoot sensation at the garage

The two garage owners Peter Meier and Patrick Odermatt are on their feet for hours every day. Whereas once, in their hard shoes, they complained of tiredness and pain, today they are no longer exhausted after their day at work. The two workmates simply brought a soft, supple surface into their garage.

From motor sport to health

He owns the most important motocross collection of the whole Europe, he was himself a racing driver: Rolf Hässig.

Ex-alcoholic regains his pleasure in life

Today, in his kyBoot shoes, 53-year-old Jakob Wampfler goes through life joyfully, with a spring in his step.

Life without pain thanks to kyBoot

Barbara Pledl works at Luchsinger’s butcher’s shop in Volketswil.

Nothing but the kyBoot helped

Gopal RajGuru suffered from serious pain in his feet. None of the treatments helped. It was only the kyBoot, which he came across in Canada, that brought the relief he had long hoped for.

Customers recommend the kyBoot

Kurt Inderbitzin has worn the kyBoot for years. Thanks to the Swiss shoe with its air-cushion sole he has got over his hip trouble

Former pain therapist gives away health

For Heidi Stäger the kyBoot is the best experience of her life

Comfortable through everyday life

Use kybun to relax and strengthen muscles

Comfortable through everyday life

Use kybun to relax and strengthen muscles

Olympic chefs stand on kyBoot

The six Swiss chefs are among the best in their field. The dedicated cooks have to stand long in the kitchen and have found the optimal shoe in the comfortable kyBoot.

HSV and the kyBounder

The Hamburger football club HSV trains with the kyBounder. They are enthusiastic about the result. Professional footballers tell about their experiences.

Happiness in the office

The office chair is gone. Work is now being done on the kyBounder, the soft-elastic spring floor.

Like a lottery win

In the kyBoot, the former goalkeeper can go back painless after his serious injury.

Football youth fit thanks to kyBounder

The National Training Center of Tenero integrates the kyBounder into the training program of junior athletes.

Opinions/customer testimonials

Peter Meier, founder of MP Garage in Au, Switzerland

Peter Meier, founder of MP Garage in Au, Switzerland

At first people look at your feet sceptically and ask, “What funny kind of shoes are those?” If you explain that they're comfortable shoes that cushion impacts, then you'll get the odd one who'll try on the shoes and be really keen themselves.

Frank Jagalla, Restaurant Manager, Unilever SV, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Frank Jagalla, Restaurant Manager, Unilever SV, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

At the start you feel a little bit like a kangaroo or something… because they're springy. But over time you easily get used to them; very comfortable. Above all I notice it after a long day at work;  they revitalise you. Your feet are not too heavyand after sport or something it's more comfortable to walk.  Watch the video

Stephan Lehmann, a former football star and goalkeeper coach, Hergiswil, Switzerland

Stephan Lehmann, a former football star and goalkeeper coach, Hergiswil, Switzerland

I wear them every day: after all, I'm not 20 anymore. And as you get a bit older you naturally realise that your health comes first. I have long-term carry-over problems with my back and my knees – partly a legacy of my career, which was relatively long, so they certainly support me with that and help me continue to age well. I've now really found that they take the stress off me as after all, you do always have to use and activate even your smallest muscles, so they activate muscle fibres that might have slacked off a bit. And that's probably the key to success. I don't want to get all medical: I don't know enough about that, but I'm simply happy to have these shoes on my feet.  Watch the video

Media reports about kybun in the world of work

Friday 29. May 2015The perfect shoe for marching musicians

The perfect shoe for marching musicians

The majority of musicians in the Uttwill Musical Society have discovered the advantages of the Swiss air-cushioned kyBoot shoes. [more]

Monday 03. November 2008kybun, an integral element in the office of the future

kybun, an integral element in the office of the future

The Harvard Business School researched the office of the future and discovers that kybun is on the leading edge![more]