Structure of a Therapeutic Shoe
Every therapeutic shoe has a special structure. Like that, you can react specifically to a clinical picture. Above all, the shoe's sole design is decisive as it determines the foot's heel to toe movement as well as how the foot is relieved.
Terms
- Shoe base
Everything below the shaft is the shoe base. This includes insole, midsole and removable insole.
- Insole
The insole is the shoe's basis. The shaft is, depending on the design, sewed to the insole.
- EVA material
EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) is foamed plastic which can be produced without softening agents or solvents. Thanks to its different shore hardnesses the material is quite versatile.
- Outsole
The outsole is under the shoe and in contact to the ground. It can have a variety of different properties, depending on the shoe's purpose.
- Rocker bottom
The rocker bottom is crucial for the shoe's functionality. It acts like a flexible pivot point. The so-called roll-off edge determines when the foot's heel to toe movement is initiated.