UPPER TECHNOLOGIES
The upper shapes the silhouette of a shoe and therefore defines its style and look. It provides support and protection for the foot: engineered and designed with different materials, uppers are typically constructed to suit the specific needs of the sport or activity - ease of motion, support, protection, lightness, durability, feel, breathability, insulation, waterproof.
MIDSOLE TECHNOLOGIES
The midsole is the most important functional element of a sports shoe: It provides cushioning (shock absorption) and arch support. It offers stability where needed and ensures the right degree of flexibility and energy return when pushing off.
OUTSOLE TECHNOLOGIES
Provide the best possible grip under all circumstances in the needed application. The outsole is highly relevant for overall performance and safety of a runner. The feet are the only contact points to the ground, with relatively short contact times. Besides structure, construction and pattern of the outsole the main factor that influences performance and safety properties is the hardness of the compound. - SOFTER COMPOUNDS have mostly a higher abrasion but better grip - HARDER COMPOUNDS are longer lasting but might offer less
