Posted: February 24, 2006
The Sole Technology Institute, also known as STI, is the world's first and only biomechanics research organization dedicated to the study of skateboarding. What the hell is biomechanics? That's just a fancy word for how we measure...
Posted: February 24, 2006
System G2™ was the first technology ever developed by STI. Inserted into the midsole and combined with EVA, System G2™ gel provides dual-cushioning comfort and protection by absorbing the large impact forces skateboarders...
Posted: February 24, 2006
System G2O2™ combines our highly successful System G2™ gel with a System O2™ air bag. The soft air bag provides great cushioning as it absorbs the lower impact forces found in everyday skateboarding, but as it begins to...
Posted: February 24, 2006
Building off the success of System G2™, STI introduces the newest breakthrough technology, System G2 Full Impact™. Inserted into the midsole and combined with EVA, System G2 Full Impact™ provides dual-cushioning comfort and...
Posted: February 24, 2006
The enormous impact forces generated during skateboarding push pressures underneath the foot to the limits and can cause over-stress injuries. With the latest cutting-edge research from STI in hand, our designers and engineers have...
Posted: February 24, 2006
Even skating on a cool day makes your feet feel hot and sweaty. In fact, the thermal climate around the foot can reach temperatures of 41°C (105°F) at 100% humidity. This is because traditional skate shoe tongues are made with layers...
