[ Different Shoe Parts ]

Our shoe design components and relevance to injury management:

Varus Wedges (Extrinsic)

• 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 (Intrinsic)

• 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.