she wear Pace Women’s Walking Shoes

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  • 2025

  • Product
    Sport and Lifestyle

Designed By:

Commissioned By:

Stacey Head

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Designed In:

Australia

Purpose-built for women’s feet and walking gait, Pace delivers comfort, stability and cushioning for daily walks, weekend wanders or long days on your feet at work. Unlike running shoes, which lack the right structure for walking, Pace is designed to keep you comfy and supported all day long.


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  • The Australian Bureau of Statistics says 53% of women walk for exercise yet Stacey Head couldn’t find a purpose-built women's woman's walking shoe that wasn’t, well, fugly. Running shoes (mostly based on male foot shapes and gait) optimise forward motion at high speeds but don't support footstrike at walking pace or provide stability while standing. And they’re only expected to last three months! Meanwhile, durable walking shoes based on female biomechanics lacked aesthetic appeal. The brief for Pace was: a true women’s walking shoe with athletic style, adjustable enough that even women with “tricky” feet could find their perfect fit.

  • The quality microfibre and jacquard upper achieves an athletic look with the breathability expected of a running shoe, and the flexibility and support good foot health demands. The rocker style outsole helps smooth out a woman's gait without being so pronounced it affects balance. The midsole (denser than a running shoe) offers durability, stability and comfort for a whole day of walking. Heel-to-toe pitch supports better body alignment and reduces strain on your feet, ankles and achilles. Colourways include a fresh and classy white/mint green; an opulent purple/aqua; and a sleek, practical black especially suited to work.

  • Pace introduces she wear to a new market. Already well known for high quality female fit safety and occupational footwear, she wear always designs with female foot and whole body health in mind. This new offering supports and encourages women to walk for health and pleasure, while providing a durable, non-slip option for women who work on their feet all day. Pace's adaptable design allows women with chronic foot conditions or those limited to low-impact exercise, as well as active women who demand well engineered fit-for-purpose footwear to find comfortable, supportive shoes that are both stylish and durable.

  • * Designed by and for women. * Jacquard and microfibre upper is breathable and structured, offering targeted flexibility and durability where female feet need it most. * Extra lace locking eyelet for narrower heels. * Extra medial arch support provides enhanced stability and alignment, helping reduce overpronation and improve overall support. * Bio mechanical footbed specifically crafted to cater to the unique shape and structure of women's feet. This enhances comfort, reduces fatigue and promotes natural movement throughout the day. * Heel-to-toe pitch promotes a smoother walking motion, reducing strain on the heel, ankles, calves, and Achilles tendon, making it ideal for those with Plantar Fasciitis, ankle mobility issues, or calf and Achilles discomfort. * Rocker-style sole designed to encourage a smoother, more natural gait and reduce the strain on joints. Beneficial for Plantar Fasciitis and arthritis sufferers. * Shock-absorbing endurance midsole designed for superior performance, enhanced support, and optimal shock absorption. * Sole is denser and longer lasting than a running shoe. * Slip-resistant rubber outsole for enhanced grip and safety on a variety of surfaces. * Prioritises sustainability during the design, production, packaging and distribution stages. * Partnered with factories that pay above the local average wage and provide excellent training; safe, clean working environments; and good career advancement opportunities.