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A Dr. Kong's store

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

Information

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

The brand offers a wide variety of items including men's and women's shoes, children's and elderly shoes, socks, insoles and backpacks. Their shoes are described as offering orthotic features including a spacious toe box, special designs for insoles and heel cups and has been a first choice for parents concerned about children's shoes. The brand has also been involved in multiple studies to research their products effects.

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.

References

  1. "Dr. Kong Holdings Limited".
  2. ^ 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.
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  16. Huawei Wisdom, publisher: Springer Nature Singapore, published: 2022
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