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General Materials:
Fabric (canvas)
Plastic
Rubber (natural and synthetic)
Foams
Metallics
Textiles and Leathers (dyed, split, suede)
Insole:
Contains arch support
Made from thin layer of mam-made
ethylene vinyl acetate
(EVA)
Midsole:
Designed for shock absorption
Made from
polyurethane
surrounding gel or liquid silicone, or polyurethane foam (name given by manufacturer)
May also surround capsules of compressed air
Outsole:
Most common materials:
carbon rubber
(hard) or
blown rubber
(soft)
Manufacturers also use many other materials to produce textures