The Anatomy of Footwear Cushioning
Many layers contribute to overall footwear comfort, and we’re taking apart a shoe to go inside each layer and how it helps with everything from cushioning to rebound.

From mountain trails to city sidewalks, even the most well-worn paths in life can be rocky and unpredictable. Levation™ Rebound 0.20D insole foam is made for the people who love it that way.
INSITE® engineers Levation footwear foams for durable shock absorption, one of the most important aspects of building cushioning for your body’s biomechanics. Good shock absorption helps reduce the impact of each footfall, easing pressure on your lower joints for lasting comfort throughout the day. This makes Levation footwear materials ideal for everything from heavy-duty work boots to casual walking sneakers.
Sometimes, though, you want more than just a soft landing. You want a strong liftoff, too. Categories like training and trail running require good shock absorption to account for rugged terrain and varied surface types. But those categories also need good energy return, so you can keep your forward momentum going.
That’s why Levation™ Rebound 0.20D insole foam is formulated to give you 50% resilience, higher than any other INSITE poured PU insole foam to date. Now you can strike the perfect balance of impact protection and energy return—and be ready for whatever crosses your path.
Levation Rebound 0.20D insole foam features higher resilience than regular poured PU, making it a durable replacement to EVA foams.
While most poured PU insole materials average 0.3 g/cm³ density, Levation Rebound 0.20D achieves the same benefits with around 30% less weight, ideal for active footwear constructions.
Use Levation Rebound 0.20D insole foam with our podiatrist-designed Contoura® 3D shape, or with the targeted support of ArchRelief™ 3D design.
Deliver rebound and shock absorption that resists flattening out over time—instant comfort meets long-term customer satisfaction.
Levation Rebound 0.20D insole foam is ideal for any category of footwear that needs to navigate complex terrain and ensure a balance of good energy return and shock absorption.
For rugged outdoor trekking, Levation Rebound 0.20D insole foam can soften the blow of hard, jagged terrain—while still giving you a boost of energy underfoot to get you back to the trailhead with time to spare.
Turn down the impact of asphalt and concrete on your joints, while enjoying a resilient bounce that keeps your weekend warrior schedule on track.
When action and endurance is everything, lean on Levation Rebound 0.20D insole foam with INSITE 3D underfoot contouring to keep you supported and responsive.
If you want to make sure your customers are ready for anything in their path, request a sample of Levation Rebound 0.20D [Code: F121], and let’s build a shoe for your customers’ next great adventure.
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