As the Marikina shoe industry faces growing challenges, AFO is here to connect and empower Marikina shoemakers with the knowledge to innovate and create adaptive footwear that helps persons with disabilities to walk with greater comfort, independence, and confidence – one step at a time. By means of inclusive innovation, they can reach new customers, sustain their craft, and help build a more accessible future –one pair of shoes at a time.
Watch our introductory animation to discover what AFO is all about.
Have you ever wondered about the challenges stroke survivors face when looking for footwear that fits their needs? Why do some stroke survivors wear braces or ankle-foot orthoses(AFO)? How can the creativity and craftsmanship of Marikina shoemakers help create footwear that supports comfort, mobility, and independence? The following animation is an inspirational video created for the Marikina shoemakers to hopefully encourage and enlighten them that their shoemaking legacy can extend beyond their traditional craftsmanship into inclusive innovation.
