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Arch Support Insole (EVA)
Benefit:
Arch support and pronation control. Removable, making the shoe suitable for orthotics. Also promotes airflow under the foot during activity.
What is it:
EVA foam formed to cup around the heel and under the arch. Holes distributed from the forefoot and around the arch, combined with channels moulded into the bottom of the insole promote airflow.
Where is it:
Inside the shoe, directly under the foot.
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BUNGEE™
Benefit:
Provides great energy return over a long period, so that the spring stays in your step no matter how far you walk or run.
What is it:
Bouncy elastic sponge material.
Where is it:
Mostly used in the midsole (for a limited number of styles), or the insole.
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EVA
Benefit:
Soft, lightweight cushioning that absorbs impact shock.
What is it:
ethylene-vinyl acetate
Where is it:
The midsole of the shoe, which is the part under the foot, between the outsole and the upper.
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INSULON®
Benefit:
Cushions and absorbs shock that over time causes bone and muscle trauma.
What is it:
Specially formulated long lasting, soft foam material
Where is it:
Typically placed within the midsole of the shoe underneath the foot, in the heel and forefoot areas.
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POLIMAX® Strobel
Benefit:
Cushions and protects the area directly underneath the foot. Assists in keeping the foot cool, and controlling sweat.
What is it:
Open cell soft urethane foam.
Where is it:
Stitched to the upper underneath the insole.
