VING Breaks New Ground: Recovery Sandal Technology Selected as a Finalist for the 2025 “7 Innovation Awards”
Believe it or not, world-changing innovations sometimes hide in the everyday objects we use — including something as simple as a sandal.
Yes, we are talking about VING, a Thai recovery sandal brand that has captured attention across the business and wellness industries by advancing into the final round of the “7 Innovation Awards 2025.”
This award is not one that any brand can casually walk into. Organized by CP All and major innovation partners, the competition showcases the best national innovations. For a sandal brand to stand beside AI robotics, biotechnology, and high-tech solutions, it must have technology that is truly exceptional.
Today, we unpack the science inside VING’s Recovery Sandal and explore why it deserves the title “Innovation of the Year.”
What Are the 7 Innovation Awards, and Why Do Brands Want Them?
In simple terms, this award is considered the “Oscars of Thai innovation.”
It is a national stage that recognizes creations which are:
Truly problem-solving
Economically valuable
Creative and scalable
Applicable in real-life use
VING’s entry into the finals reflects two major truths:
Foot pain is a national issue.
Plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and structural foot problems affect a huge number of Thais.Thai brands are now capable of producing innovation that rivals global players.
Inside VING’s Recovery Sandal Technology: What Made Judges Say “Wow”?
Ordinary sandals are made of rubber soles and basic straps.
VING sandals, on the other hand, are engineered using what can be described as the science of human movement.
Here are the three breakthrough technologies that set VING apart:
1. The “Reviving Foam” Innovation (VEVALITE+ Tech)
The core of recovery footwear lies in the sole.
VING’s foam is not the soft, collapsing foam often seen in cheap sandals. Instead, it is a proprietary high-performance compound designed by VING.
How it works:
High rebound elasticity
Compresses to absorb impact
Springs back to propel forward momentum
The result:
You walk farther without fatigue, stand longer without soreness, and feel supported as if tiny springs are assisting every step.
2. The “Thai Ergonomic Mold” Innovation
Award committees always ask: “Who does this product help?” VING answers directly: It is made for Thai people.
Thai feet tend to be wider and flatter than Western feet, causing discomfort when using foreign-brand sandals.
VING invested in a custom Thai foot mold, engineered specifically for local anatomy:
Accurate width
No toe squeezing
No friction
Perfectly positioned arch support
This precise fit is a differentiating strength that is hard for competitors to replicate.
3. The “Dynamic Flow Design” Innovation
The uniquely curved shape of VING sandals is not only aesthetic — it is functional.
Key elements:
Rocker Sole:
A forward-rolling sole shape that enables smooth transitions with each step and reduces heel-strike impact.Deep Heel Cup:
A deeper-than-average heel cradle that stabilizes the ankle and reduces the risk of ankle rolling, especially beneficial for seniors and pregnant users.
Why 2025 Is the Breakthrough Year for Recovery Sandals
The global mindset has changed. People now understand that prevention is better than treatment.
In the past, health footwear was purchased only after foot pain became unbearable.
Today, runners, nurses, and modern workers wear Recovery Sandals proactively to protect their feet before problems begin.
VING’s advancement to the final round of the 7 Innovation Awards represents an important declaration: Thailand is ready to lead Southeast Asia in Health Tech Footwear.
Support VING as It Aims for the Innovation Title
VING’s journey — from a runner’s emergency sandal in a marathon to a finalist for the 2025 “7 Innovation Awards” — proves that determination plus science can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary innovations.
Whether or not VING wins the top award, it has already won the hearts of Thai people by delivering better foot health to millions.
Experience award-level technology yourself and discover what “true comfort innovation” feels like.
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