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Come Back Better.

KANE is on a mission to help you recover. We believe recovery is an important part of wellness, so we're making better footwear for it. Our footwear is sustainably designed and provides support, versatility, and comfort to improve your recovery.

"It's time to recover in style"

"During my time as a Division 1 and professional athlete, I learned how a dedication to optimizing performance can separate athletes at the top level; and that dedication can't stop in the gym. Recovery is a critical part of that wellness journey and footwear can have a profound influence.

In 2021, I began noticing the footwear athletes were choosing after training and competition. Oftentimes, they were loose or unsupportive. That realization fueled my decision to develop a bio-based EVA shoe, aimed for athletes to recover in comfort and style.

– John Gagliardi, Founder & CEO (Westport, CT)

Community

KANE is a community of elevated athletes. Marked by high standards in design, performance, and culture, they're redefining "wellbeing" for themselves and the planet. We're proud to serve our community and partner with people and organizations who embody and inspire that process. Through collaboration and events, we're helping to expand what optimal recovery can look like.