Reflexology Inspired Design

A key element in all Okabashi footwear is the massaging, supportive insole.  Okabashi's reflexology-based insoles are both comfortable and good for circulation.  Although every Okabashi style is slightly different, the massage beads are placed across the forefoot and arch (Reflexology Group A), or across the midfoot and arch (Reflexology Group B).

The ancient study of reflexology identifies nerves in the foot that are connected with various organs and muscle groups around the body.  Stimulating these nerves is said to have a positive impact on the wellness of those associated areas.  Stimulating all of those nerves at one time is too much for most people, which is why our footwear does not have massage beads covering the entire insole.

Scroll over the feet below to see how reflexology inspires our design: