Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for improving the standing and walking properties in a shoe (1), in particular a hiking shoe, on a ground surface (9) inclined downwardly in the direction of the tip of the shoe, comprising a balancing member (2) for balancing the inclination of the ground surface (9), fastening means (4, 5, 6a, 6b, 6b?, 24-29) for the releasable fastening of the balancing member (2) on the shoe (1) comprising at least a belt or strap (6a, 6b, 13, 26) to be guided over the heel area of the shoe, wherein the balancing member only lies against the sole (3) in the forefoot area of the shoe (1) in the fastened state, wherein the surface of the balancing member (2) pointing towards the ground surface runs substantially parallel relative to the sole (3) of the shoe (1).