What is the best combination of performance improvement and injury risk reduction in running? Finally – after more than 25 years of running shoe research and development – we found the answer: it is you! Inspired by evolution, our running shoes are based on the shape and function of human structures. The result: the revolutionary U-TECH™ technology. Or in other words:the answer is U.
THE PERFECT
RUNNING SHOE FOR ALL RUNNERS
Over 100,000 years of evolution have produced a perfect system: the human body and its musculoskeletal system. An ingenious design protects it from harmful external forces. Biological structures, like for example the menisci in the knee or our heel, are designed to be round and elastic.
The menisci are tube-like elements around the ends of the bones in the upper and lower leg. The bony heel is enveloped by soft tissue. This way, the external forces that act on our bodies when we move are centered like a ball thrown into a bowl that always comes to rest in the center. These forces pass through the center of the knee joint. As a result, the human body is protected, and biological structures are subjected to optimal and physiologically healthy loads. The natural centering mechanism ensures that no harmful tilting or twisting occurs in the joints. Therefore, the solution for pain-free and easy running lies in each of us!
Inspired by the shape and function of these human structures, we have developed a new, revolutionary running shoe technology that lets runners run as intended by nature: U-TECH™ is the answer!
The technology in our running shoes is almost 100 % derived from scientific knowledge and biomechanical research. Every element of the sole is scientifically justified and based on biomechanical findings.
With the U-TECH™ technology, we have approached a biomechanical dream and linked injury prevention and performance improvement. Mechanical stresses on the sensitive knee joint and Achilles tendon can be reduced, and at the same time, by avoiding unnecessary muscle work, performance and thus running efficiency is improved. Running simply becomes easier.
PAIN-FREE RUNNING THANKS TO U-TECH™ TECHNOLOGY
U-TECH™ is a U-shaped, elastic midsole innovation that surrounds the foot – just like the human heel is surrounded by soft tissue. This way, forces generated by each footstrike run through the body straight and centered, and unphysiological, harmful movements (such as a tipping and twisting of the knee and the Achilles tendon, as unfortunately provoked by conventional running shoes) are prevented from the get-go.
Our U-TECH™ technology is the result of the latest scientific-biomechanical research. It enables a natural movement sequence without attempting to change or correct it.
U-TECH™ works, for all runner types alike:
For neutral runners,
overpronators
and also for supinators.
The result is a fascinating new running experience: incredibly light, safe, and energetic. At the same time, U-TECH™ leads to a risk reduction of running-induced injuries. We have been able to prove this scientifically, and it has now been confirmed by thousands of enthusiastic runners.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR
PATENTED MIDSOLE
The core of the U-TECH™ technology is our midsole construction consisting of the innovative U-TECH™ foam.
U-TECH™ foam is made of a newly developed, foamed TPU. It is pleasantly soft, lightweight, extremely durable, and very responsive (75 % energy return).
BIOMECHANICS EXPERT
PROF. DR. GERT-PETER BRÜGGEMANN
Prof. Dr. Gert-Peter Brüggemann is more than just a household name to true running enthusiasts. For many decades, he was head of the Institute for Biomechanics and Orthopedics at the German Sports University Cologne. As an internationally recognized specialist in running motion and the development of state-of-the-art running shoes, he now has over 30 years of scientific consulting work for the giants of the industry under his belt.
Peter and his research have been largely responsible for numerous groundbreaking innovations in the running shoe industry over the past quarter of the century. His expertise and experience form the scientific foundation of True Motion – for runner-centered, functional innovation without marketing ifs and buts.