These shoes can be put on and taken off completely hands free. This is made possible by a folding mechanism at the heel and a two-part sole. When you slip the shoes on, the rear part of the sole folds up so that the shoe sits firmly on your foot. When taking off the shoe, you step lightly on the heel of the shoe with one foot and it comes off easily. This barrier-free solution is designed to help people with and without disabilities to go through life more independently and comfortably.