Description: The PATRIOT™ 14 GRADE SCHOOL shoe is made with an energetic midsole that's designed to keep up with active minds. EVA foam is used in the midsole to provide soft underfoot comfort. Meanwhile, the stitch down toe cap and solid rubber outsole help provide good durability. A mesh upper offers good airflow, which helps keep feet cool and comfortable during daily activities. Neutral Pronation: Foot Type, Normal size arches. Push Off, There is even distribution from the front of the foot. Considered Injuries, Less likely due to effective shock absorption, but neutral runners are not immune to injury. How your foot contacts the ground, The foot lands on outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight. Underpronation: Foot Type, High arches. Push Off, The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot. Considered Injuries, Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, ankle strain. How your foot contacts the ground. The outer side of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle with little or no normal pronation, causing a large transmission of shock through the lower leg. Material composition: EVA cushioning: For improved underfoot comfort. Breathable mesh upper. Stitch-down toe cap. Solid rubber outsole. Provides enhanced durability and traction. At least 30% of the shoe’s main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions. The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology.
