L'amortissement de la semelle

Person wearing BÄR shoes with focus on sole cushioning and various sole designs displayed

We often hear from athletes that the shoe is characterized by good cushioning. Apparently, that's half the battle. But what does sole cushioning actually mean and how does good cushioning affect the running experience?

First of all, we would like to explain what is meant by sole cushioning. The cushioning of a shoe is the ability to absorb the force of impact during each step. During this impact, a vibration travels from the muscles to the bones. This means that the body has to invest a certain amount of force to absorb this impact and roll the foot to continue moving. With a good cushioning system, this vibration is reduced and our body is relieved as it tries to absorb the impact. Each sole provides a different level of cushioning and, depending on the occasion, this can be crucial to having comfortable and functional footwear for sports, hiking or everyday life.

A DISTINCTION IS MAINLY MADE BETWEEN 3 DEGREES OF DAMPING

Light degree of cushioning:

Airy summer shoes, sandals and slippers have a light degree of cushioning. The zero heel is a matter of course. To make the shoe as light as possible, the sole is very thin and therefore provides little cushioning.

Medium degree of cushioning:

A medium degree of cushioning is found in everyday or office shoes. Sneakers or ankle boots are very suitable for a walk or for work and provide full comfort through their sole.

High degree of cushioning:

Sports shoes and hiking boots have to withstand a particularly high level of strain. You usually spend the whole day in them and your body is also exposed to a lot of movement. The degree of cushioning is particularly important in order to relieve your feet, back and legs to a certain extent.

A little tip:When looking for your new BÄR shoes, you can search specifically for the degree of cushioning. Simply enter your desired degree of cushioning in the filter bar under "Degree of cushioning" and all shoes will be displayed. The degree of cushioning is also described in each shoe description under the product images.

We use the right material for every shoe requirement. From soft natural rubber or natural crepe to abrasion-resistant polyurethane (PU) or TPU. Natural rubber soles are unbeatably soft and highly flexible. PU soles have the property of providing very good cushioning, which is why PU is mostly used in sports or hiking shoes. It is dimensionally stable and can withstand heavy loads such as rocks and branches. TP polyurethane (TPU) soles are elegant in appearance and very light. They provide good stability and guarantee a safe step. Rubber soles are highly resilient and support the rolling process for a barefoot feel.

The FIRMOFLEX ® technology impresses with its high stability, especially in our mountain comfort hiking boots. There are four cross struts in the forefoot area, which promise a higher degree of firmness without affecting flexibility. FIRMOFLEX® gives the shoe unbeatable durability.

Find out more about: FIRMOFLEX

Find out more about our different soles! Here:Our shoe soles

Hydrolysis is a chemical process that actually always takes place in the shoe. In most hiking shoes, the sole is connected to the shoe by a midsole. This midsole is made of polyurethane (PU) and provides cushioning, flexibility and lightness. If these shoes are stored for too long and are not used, the shape of the sole changes and it becomes hard and crumbly.

- Nettoyer et entretenir régulièrement les chaussures. Vous trouverez toutes les informations sur l'entretien des chaussures ici : Entretien des chaussures en hiver

- Stockez vos chaussures dans des pièces aérées, sèches et plutôt fraîches.

- Évitez les températures élevées, comme celles qui règnent dans la lumière directe du soleil, car elles accélèrent la progression de l'hydrolyse. Le cuir se fragilise et se casse.

- Vos chaussures de randonnée doivent toujours être sèches. L'humidité contribue à la formation de moisissures et les chaussures de randonnée peuvent se déformer.

- Utilisez des embauchoirs en bois, à insérer de préférence dans les chaussures directement après les avoir portées. Le bois de hêtre absorbe particulièrement bien l'humidité qui se forme dans la chaussure. Vous trouverez ici nos embauchoirs en bois : Accessoires pour chaussures

Alors pourquoi utiliser les semelles en PU ? Lire la suite : Hydrolyse

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