Endorsements

• Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Endorsement

Outsole

• Perpetual Rubber™

  Benefit: Hardest wearing material enhancing the durability and longevity of the shoe. Excellent traction between the shoe and the ground. Non-marking.

  What is it: Specially formulated vulcanized rubber.

  Where is it: On the bottom of the shoe where it contacts the ground.

Cushioning

• 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.

Stability

• CRIB™ Midfoot Stabiliser

  Benefit: Supports the arch area of the foot (midfoot), and reduces stress on the ligaments that often cause fatigue and pain.

  What is it: Hard, moulded thermoplastic (TPU or Nylon) or hardened rubber.

  Where is it: Midfoot region of the outsole of the shoe.

• TR ExoFrame

  Benefit: Supports the ankle and holds the heel firmly in place, providing excellent stability when the foot first strikes the ground. A firm heel counter is essential for fundamental support and stability.

  What is it: Thermal Rubber material that is shaped to match the contours of your heel.

  Where is it: Inside the upper part of the shoe, surrounding the back and sides of the heel.

Upper

• Action Leather

  Benefit: Natural feeling leather with added durability and water resistance.

  What is it: Natural cowhide split leather with a PU surface coating for durability and water resistance.

  Where is it: On the upper (top part)

• Hook and Loop Fastener

  Benefit: Provide a custom fit for the developing foot. A rubber lug included in junior cross trainers for extra durability.

  What is it: Closure used on junior shoes for easy on and off. Used in combination with elastic laces on cross trainers

  Where is it: On top of the upper in the place of a traditional lace.

• tuf+™

  Benefit: Hard wearing and resistant to scuffing

  What is it: Abrasion resistant layer on the surface of synthetic leather.

  Where is it: Around the front of the upper.