Silva is a brand of orthopedic shoes, exclusively represented in Russia by Alfakon Shoes, which also supplies TMs Podowell, Ricoss, Mitik, Salus - well-known in the sector of orthopedic and special footwear. Silva shoes, like other brands in the Alfakon Shoes portfolio, are produced in Europe. Alfakon's main partners are traditionally from Portugal, France, Italy and Spain. The brand’s products are positioned in the niches “comfortable shoes,” “therapeutic and prophylactic” and “therapeutic”; its different models are suitable for different clients depending on the indications. At the same time, for preventive purposes, Silva brand shoes are recommended for everyone. Since absolutely any consumer from a certain age moves into the category of “honored pedestrian”, and therefore needs the prevention or treatment of such pathologies as heel “spurs” or “corns”. In addition, shoes of this type are recommended for the prevention of transverse and longitudinal-transverse flat feet; unloading the loaded areas of the foot and uniform distribution of pressure on the feet; improving blood circulation in the lower extremities and muscles of the plantar surface of the foot. The most popular Silva model are massage slippers. These are lightweight shoes made of rubber with high shock-absorbing properties. The wedge heel is usually low - about 4 cm in the heel area; The toe is open, allowing you to comfortably place your toes. A massage orthopedic insole with special convex elements is fixed on the plantar surface of the shoe. It has an instep support of moderate height and unloading zones in the area of the metatarsal heads and heel bone. The width of the front section of each pair (fullness) is adjusted using special fasteners. The decorative design of the shoes is such that they can be worn indoors (as slippers at home, in massage and medical salons) and outdoors - as summer health-protective shoes, going, for example, to the pool or the beach.