Sorbothane is an established market leader of shock absorbing insoles in the sport and medicine sector and has been for over 25 years. Renowned for its insoles and heel pads the injury prevention range is regularly recommended by leading medical, sports and occupational health practitioners. Sorbothane medical insoles are designed to absorb harmful shockwaves and aid rehabilitation and prevention from injury.Shockwaves are created every time your feet strike the ground, causing damage to joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Sorbothane"s unique visco-elastic material mimics the characteristics of human flesh, and at the moment of impact changes shape to disperse shockwaves sideways. Sorbothane retains its initial form after every impact and is 100 per cent effective with each stride.