Performance sneaker introduces patented step-in technology to the running category
LINDON, Utah, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kizik, the category leader in hands-free footwear, today announced the launch of the Freedom Run, the brand's first performance running shoe. Designed to combine the convenience of hands-free entry with the technical demands of running, the Freedom Run brings Kizik's patented step-in technology into a performance-driven design, continuing to push the boundaries of hands-free innovation without compromising on the features that matter most.
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