[ Different Shoe Parts ]

Our shoe design components and relevance to injury management:

Varus Wedges

Provides correction of subtalar joint alignment (direct pronation control).
Full foot varus wedges are utilized to provide better functional alignment control throughout stance phase (forefoot control is particularly needed during mid-to-late stance).

Foot Beds

Provides improved alignment control by more adequately supporting the arch structures (aids in “intrinsic control” of subtalar joint alignment.
Increased comfort (allows for accommodation to both the high and low ends of the arch height spectrum).

Durometer (cushioning) inserts at
1st MTP jt. and postero-lateral heel

Adds cushioning for those with shock absorption problems.
Decrease the “timing” of pronation through use of softer durometer heel insert (avoid the catapult effect).
Accomodates for different weight categories and injury needs.
Customizes the intangible “feel” of the shoe for greater comfort across a spectrum of users.

Last shape and medial mid-sole durometer options

Accommodates to foot shape for increased comfort and control.
Cushioning options allow improved control of stability.
Contributes to the “feel” of the shoe.