Footgel Basketball
Description
Footgel Basketball is a maximum-cushioning insole designed especially for basketball players. It absorbs the impact of jumps and landings, helps ease the load on the joints and improves comfort during play.
Benefits
- Helps ease pain: it reduces discomfort in feet, knees and lower back caused by repeated jumps and landings.
- Energy return: it returns part of the energy generated at each step to aid propulsion when jumping.
- Protection in jumps and landings: it offers greater cushioning capacity to absorb impact and protect feet and joints during play.
- Breathability and odor control: the Tecnion® technical microfiber helps keep feet dry and control moisture and odors inside the shoe.
- EU Class I medical device · CE marked: manufactured in compliance with the EU Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and CE marked. Protects and supports the well-being of your feet.
- Hypoallergenic and antibacterial: helps inhibit bacterial growth to keep the inside of your shoes more hygienic.
- Long-lasting eucalyptus scent: the gel contains aromatic eucalyptus essence that helps keep odors at bay.
Available sizes
| EU size | Approx. US men’s | Approx. US women’s | Approx. insole length |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU 35–38 | 2.5–5.5 | 4.5–7 | 24.0–25.8 cm (9.4–10.2 in) |
| EU 39–42 | 6.5–9 | 8–11 | 26.9–28.8 cm (10.6–11.3 in) |
| EU 43–47 | 10–13.5 | 12–15 | 29.3–31.0 cm (11.5–12.2 in) |
| EU 48–52 | 14.5–18.5 | — | 31.4–33.2 cm (12.4–13.1 in) |
EU size is the product’s reference size. US sizes are approximate equivalents and vary by brand. Footgel insoles run slightly large and are trim-to-fit.
Scientific evidence
Footgel Basketball insoles are designed to cushion jumps and landings and better distribute pressure during sprints and changes of direction. Studies in basketball players show significant increases in plantar load during these movements, which makes good cushioning especially important.
Up to 90% more load in changes of direction
In 20 college basketball players, sprints and lay-ups produced increases of up to around 55% in plantar load compared with running. During 45° changes of direction, increases ranged from roughly 23% to 90% depending on the area of the foot.
Kong et al. (2018) · View study
Less impact with cushioned insoles
In a running study, cushioned insoles significantly reduced the impact peak, the loading rate and the acceleration transmitted to the tibia — three variables related to the absorption of impact against the ground.
O'Leary, Vorpahl & Heiderscheit (2008) · View study
Footgel technology
We make our insoles with three-layer technology:
Technical microfiber + high-density foam + Termocrep-Gel® 3R
An exclusive formula tested by independent laboratories.
Biomechanical studies support its performance in helping relieve foot and joint discomfort:
- x2 More energy return. Returns energy to every step to help reduce muscle fatigue.
- x3 More cushioning. Absorbs impact to help protect your feet and joints.
- x4 Better pressure distribution. Spreads pressure evenly across the sole of your foot.
Breathability
Materials & care
What are they made of?
- Technical microfiber: the layer in contact with your foot. Soft, breathable, antibacterial and environmentally friendly.
- High-density foam: an ultra-breathable material that allows constant airflow to remove moisture and keep your feet fresh and dry.
- Termocrep-Gel® 3R: exclusive gel technology. Designed to absorb impact and help relieve foot and joint discomfort.
- Natural scents: the gel is infused with aromatic essences of orange blossom, aloe vera or eucalyptus to keep your footwear smelling fresh.
How do I care for my Footgel Basketball insoles?
Our basketball insoles can be machine washed at a maximum of 86 °F (30 °C) on a gentle cycle.
Important for drying. Always let the insoles air-dry. Do not use a dryer or place them on radiators or other direct heat sources, as excess heat can affect the structure and properties of the gel.