A note from Mike Dennis, inventor of ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts and co-founder of ShockBlocker Technologies, LLC
“ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts exist because somebody
like you told us about a problem or need. We don’t fall in
love with our own product ideas and then try to convince people
to buy the product. We’re in the problem solving
business. We like listening to what you need
and then figuring out how to give it to you in a top quality product.”
It took over 5 years of patient research and development to
come up with our patented ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts. They were originally designed for, and have been successfully
used by U.S. Special Forces and Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines
worldwide.
Military Customer Testimonials:
“I am in the Army currently serving in Afghanistan. I have been
using these ShockBlockers® [Insole Inserts] for approximately one
year and I have been very pleased. I have also recommended them to others.
Thanks!”
R.M.
“I just wanted to let you know that as a member of the Base
Honor Guard, we are constantly on our feet. Since I put ShockBlockers® [Insole
Inserts] in my dress shoes I can stand attention all day long to render
military honors! Thanks a million!”
J.H.
How can something that looks as simple as our insole
inserts be so complex?
U.S. Patent number: 7107704B2 Filing date: Nov 14, 2001 Issue date: Sep 19, 2006 Abstract
A shoe insole structure which includes a non-springy, acceleration-rate-sensitive
viscoelastic cushioning layer carrying, on its upper surface,
a low-friction, abrasion-resistant, load-distributing, moisture-wicking
overlayer. Read Full Patent
Let’s discuss the three primary Features and Benefits of
ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts:
FEATURE #1:
“Non-Springy,
Acceleration-Rate-Sensitive” Core
True or False? At the end of a long day, it’s not just your feet
that hurt; Ankles, shins, knees and hips…the older we get the further
up the pain seems to go!
Mike Dennis explains: “When we run, walk or stand, we generate
shock, which is mechanical energy. This shock can cause pain as well
as stone bruises, shin splints and compression fractures. The goal of
our ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts is to
reduce the negative effect of this mechanical energy. “The total energy generated can’t be reduced, but
it can be converted into a form of energy that is more easily manipulated,
in this case, into [minimal] heat. A unique molecule in the ShockBlockers® Insert
polymer creates this conversion. The heat created is then captured
by the proprietary fabric upper layer of the insole insert.”
This core layer outperforms vinyl sponge, neoprene sponge, sponge rubber,
latex foams and “gel” type materials in side-by-side drop weight
tests.
View the video clips and witness for yourself these AMAZING results!
ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts obtained the best performance with the
lowest positive rebounding (Max + G’s) of any of the inserts we tested
against.
Independent Lab Test Results*
Conclusion from Lab Test Report:
“Force/Time comparisons show the overall force placed on the
foot through a step. The green line is the total force, while the pink
and red [lines] show the force on the rear and forefoot, respectively.[We
are] mainly looking for a smooth green line that shows the pressure being
transferred evenly and smoothly across the foot. Overall, the
ShockBlocker VKP [ShockBlockers® WORK/SPORT Inserts] did the best”
BENEFIT TO YOU:
ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts Dramatically
Reduce Shock to Feet and Joints. GUARANTEED!
Customer Testimonial:
“I have bad knees (hangover from early parachuting experiences).
My left knee…often begins to ache pretty badly when I have to
do a lot of walking or standing on concrete.
After our flight at Oshkosh [Fly-In] we were walking the exhibits
when the pain became almost intolerable. I stopped by [your] booth and
Mike [Dennis] was kind enough to [fit] some [ShockBlockers®]
Inserts for me.
Almost like magic, the pain eased and by the time I walked back to
the Warbirds [Aircraft] area, about a mile, the pain was gone!”
Lou Drendel, Lima Lima Flight Team (retired)
FEATURE #2:
“Visco-Elastic Cushioning Layer”
Another common complaint about insole inserts is the tendency
for the formation of painful “hot spots” on the bottom of the feet.
What the brain records as a “hot spot” is actually
a localized loss of capillary blood flow known as ischemia.
Most insole inserts are made from materials that are resilient (spring-like)
in nature. It is this attribute that can cause the ischemic condition.
ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts feature a polymer that
reads the temperature and pressure of the foot. The polymer reconfigures
its molecular structure to mold to the foot, dramatically increasing the
supported area.
Independent Lab Test Results*
Conclusion from Lab Test Report:
“The pressure map shows a visual representation of the pressure gradient on the foot during a single step. Red areas are the high pressure and blue areas are low. [High pressure on any area of the foot, whether standing, walking or running is a primary cause of foot injury]
“On the ShockBlockers® VKP [ShockBlockers® WORK/SPORT Insole Inserts] pressure map there is a significant improvement…”
BENEFIT TO YOU:
ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts provide you with the most amazing foot comfort you’ll
ever experience! GUARANTEED!
Customer Testimonial:
“As an orthopedic surgeon, I have tried numerous insoles; from
closed cell foam, to gels, to custom molded innersoles. I have never
experienced the instant and lasting comfort from any other product that
I get from ShockBlockers® [Insole Inserts].
“From the first step, I was aware of the difference. At the
end of a long day on my feet, the comfort and shock absorbency persist.
They fit easily into my shoes and, surprisingly, are even comfortable
when worn without socks.
“They are so great I am going to replace the custom insoles
in my ski boots with ShockBlockers® [Inserts].”
Another common complaint: Feet that become hot, moist and uncomfortable.
ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts fabric surface solves this problem through
its combination of low-friction, high-wicking, extremely durable textile.
Mike Dennis further explains: “The fabric is woven in such a
way that it captures perspiration; the heat [both body heat and heat
from the impact energy conversion process] and perspiration are wicked
to the outer edges of the insole insert where they are released and dissipated
through evaporation. An additional material in the fabric reduces friction
between the foot and the insert, preventing blisters”.
Multiple factors may affect the life of ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts, including but not limited to: usage, frequency of usage and
care. Guarantee does not cover misuse such as putting them through
a washer and/or dryer, trimming errors, and natural wear and tear.
BENEFIT TO YOU:
ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts
Keep Your Feet
Cooler and Drier. GUARANTEED!
Customer Testimonial:
"ShockBlockers®Insole
Inserts are terrific! I have used them every day since I got them and
have been delighted….They instantly made my feet cooler and I
was sweating less, which proves dividends as I couldn’t get to
a shower for weeks at a time. They have enhanced my effectiveness. Thank
you!”
1st LT N.W.P., USMC, Deployed in Iraq War
Conclusion:
If you’re not a soldier but your feet feel
like you’ve been marching all day, how about giving ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts a try?
“You’ve got nothing
to lose but your pain!”
Erik Lindbergh, Television Spokesperson for ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts
*Lab testing was conducted by Neil Reed, Orthotist, working under the
direction of Dr.Thomas R. Palmer, DPM at Oregon Foot Clinic, 6108 NE Glisan,
Portland, OR.
All tests were conducted using the same criteria.
The same shoes were used in each test. [By the same test
subject]
Walking test on a treadmill at 3.5 mph.
All scaling done at the same levels
How was the ball-drop test conducted?
A steel ball measuring 1” in diameter and weighing 2.5 ounces was dropped from a height of 36” through a clear acrylic tube onto the heel portion of the insole to be tested. To eliminate any spring in the surface upon which the test was to be conducted, the insole was placed on a 3/16” thick steel plate measuring 4” x 11¼”. This steel plate was then placed on a 3/8” thick piece of acrylic measuring 8” x 14”.
