Dr. Kong (brand)

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Dr. Kong, also known as Dr. Kong Healthy Shoes Store, is an Asian shoe and accessories brand.

Information[edit]

The brand was established in 1999 in Hong Kong.[1][2] It currently has over 800 locations in 10 countries.[2] The brand is notable for featuring a "Check & Fit" foot test and mat service at various locations operated by professional foot fitness assistants.[2][3]

The brand offers a wide variety of items including men's and women's shoes,[4] children's and elderly shoes, socks, insoles and backpacks.[5] Their shoes are described as offering orthotic features including a spacious toe box,[6] special designs for insoles and heel cups[7][8][9] [10][11][12] and has been a first choice for parents concerned about children's shoes.[13] The brand has also been involved in multiple studies to research their products effects.[14] [15]

Upon visiting the store for the first time, a staff member will test the customer's foot and then make a recommendation according to the results. Dr. Kong also recommends shoes from other stores that match their shoe-pads. Returning customers have their feet checked again to test if any improvement had been made.[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Dr. Kong Holdings Limited".
  2. ^ a b c 江博士,足脊健康守护者 [Dr. Jiang, guardian of foot and spine health] (in Chinese), Dr-Kong.com, 2023, retrieved 13 March 2023
  3. ^ "科学运动需要保护好足部 选对儿童鞋是关键" [Scientific sports need to protect the feet, choosing the right children's shoes is the key] (in Chinese). Sina.com. 2022.
  4. ^ "Dr.Kong女鞋:女鞋,重返青春校园风" [Dr.Kong women's shoes: women's shoes, returning to the youthful campus style] (in Chinese). 360kuai.com. 2021.
  5. ^ Accessories, drkong.com, 2023, retrieved 13 March 2023
  6. ^ Diabetic Foot Problems', publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company, published: 2008
  7. ^ 童鞋要「買大幾個碼」? 物理治療師教你判斷最佳尺碼 [How many sizes should I buy for children's shoes? Physiotherapist teaches you to judge the best size] (in Chinese), hket.com, 2017, retrieved 13 March 2023
  8. ^ "On World Health Day, Dr. Jiang's Healthy Shoes are intended to protect children's foot health".
  9. ^ 儿童足部健康很重要,选对儿童鞋更好呵护 [Children's foot health is very important, choose the right children's shoes for better care] (in Chinese), echinagov.com, 2022, retrieved 13 March 2023
  10. ^ 科学护足机能鞋,让宝宝"狂飙"玩耍一整年 [Scientific foot-protecting functional shoes, let the baby play "hurricane" for a whole year] (in Chinese), china.com, 2023, retrieved 13 March 2023
  11. ^ 学步期选鞋小tips:分阶段更助力足部发育 [Tips for choosing shoes during the toddler period: Stages are more helpful for foot development] (in Chinese), china.com, 2023, retrieved 13 March 2023
  12. ^ 起步跑!儿童运动鞋助力开学新篇章 [start running! Children's sports shoes help start a new chapter of school] (in Chinese), sohu.com, 2023, retrieved 13 March 2023
  13. ^ 童鞋買那款才不會影響小朋友發育?推介8個由舒適到時尚的童裝波鞋牌子 [Which children's shoes to buy will not affect the development of children? Recommend 8 children's sneakers brands from comfort to fashion] (in Chinese), Esquire HK, 2021, retrieved 13 March 2023
  14. ^ Fong, Daniel; Lam, Mak-Ham (February 20, 2008). "Effect of medial arch-heel support in inserts on reducing ankle eversion: a biomechanics stud". Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 3: 7. doi:10.1186/1749-799X-3-7. PMC 2266906. PMID 18289375.
  15. ^ "Foot hyperpronation and Interventions to Tackle the Problem" (PDF). World Rehabilitation Engineering and Devices (2): 71. June 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2003.
  16. ^ Huawei Wisdom, publisher: Springer Nature Singapore, published: 2022