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Let's start with an uncomfortable truth: most women are running in shoes that don't fit.

Not because they chose the wrong size. Not because they didn't "break them in" long enough. But because the shoes were never designed for their feet in the first place.

From "how do they stay on?" to "can I really run in them?"—honest answers about QLVR's laceless running shoes from co-founder Nicolle Dean.

The end of the year invites reflection.
The beginning of a new one demands clarity.

At QLVR, we’re not interested in resolutions that disappear by February. We’re interested in commitments—the kind that shape decisions, define standards, and quietly raise the bar over time.

As we move into 2026, here’s what we’re committing to. Not trends. Not shortcuts. Principles.

This was the year QLVR stepped out into the world—from workshops and warehouses to festivals, try-ons and everyday training sessions. We’ve been tracking the numbers, but what matters most is what those numbers represent: proof that when you design properly for women, everything changes.

Here’s what our first year on the market taught us.