Visco-elastic (elastomer) polymer units that absorb shock (Fila).
Device in Adidas shoes that causes the shoe to return to a stable base after allowing the foot to twist in its natural movement during the gait cycle. Differs from Torsion by extending upward into the arch.
Reeboks' Injection-molded mixture of rubber and EVA which eliminates the need for separate midsole/outsole pieces.
Visco-elastic (elastomer) polymer pads to absorb shock (New Balance).
Special process, compressed-injected EVA foam insert (adidas), also a visco-elastic polymer insert which performs the same function.
Special process, compressed injected EVA foam insert layer, used in forefoot (adidas).
Midfoot ventilation system to allow the cooling of the foot on impact (Fila).
ASICS High Abrasion Rubber.
Chamber that forces air as a cushion.
Midfoot shank device causes the shoe to return to a stable base, after allowing the foot to twist in its natural movement, during the gait cycle (Puma).
A tab or strip of leather/fabric extending above the top of the shoe upper at the back to assist in drawing the shoe on the foot.
IInternal strapping system to improve heel fit (Mizuno).
Any footwear extending above the ankle.
IDurable carbon rubber compound (Nike).
A heavy, coarse, closely woven fabric of cotton, hemp, or flax, used for tents and sails.
ICompression-molded ethylene vinyl acetate (New Balance).
IHexagonal polyurethane cells of varying size with various amounts of CM-EVA or PU foam for support, with a slower rate of compression or breakdown than foam (Puma).
A thick soled, sometimes back-less shoe sometimes with leather upper.
Compression-molded ethylene vinyl acetate foam.
Area around the ankle that's padded for fit and comfort.
The use of a fibrous , stabilizing board, glued into the heel when the shoe is being constructed. The combination of the slip-lasted forefoot (for flexibility) with the stabilizing board in the heel gives the shoe more stability and versatility.
A piece of heavy leather or other stiffening material inserted between the outside and the lining of the upper at the back part of the shoe. The purpose of the counter is to strengthen the back part of the shoe and to prevent it from sagging and losing its shape.
