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Patented Oregon Aero® ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts offer 20% more shock absorbtion, double the supported area under the foot, reduce foot tissue damage by more than 50% and reduce shock to the entire body.

Do you wear a half-size? Select the insole insert that is the next size larger than your shoe size.

ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts provide the best available shock absorption, flexibility, conformability, and abrasion resistance.

Visco-Kinetic® Insole Inserts outperform all others in
side-by-side drop weight tests.

"Don’t be fooled by how these inserts look. ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts don’t need built-in arch support or heel cups because of the way we have designed and used the polymers and fabric. We figured out how to work with these materials and have created the best self-molding and shock-absorbing insole available." — Mike Dennis, President and CEO, Oregon Aero, Inc.

The shoe insert conforms to your feet and absorbs shock without becoming squashed.

Dramatically Reduce Shock to Feet and Joints.
Dry and Cool. Resist Compression.
Prevent Blisters.
Extremely Durable.
For Anyone Who Walks, Runs or Stands!
Anti-Odor. And Very Comfortable.

ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts

ShockBlockers® Light Insole Inserts

ShockBlockers® Medical Insole Inserts

Visco-Kinetic® Insole Inserts

Fabric Test Data

Satisfied Customers

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Our patented ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts dramatically reduce shock to feet and joints. They offer 20% more shock absorption than other insole inserts. Originally created for the U.S. Military, ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts are available to the general public and combine innovative design and materials. They are for anyone who walks, runs or stands!

I just want to let you know that as a member of the
Base Honor Guard we are constantly on our feet, since
I put the ShockBlockers (Insole Inserts) in my shoes,
(they have a built up sole and steel tap) and
I can stand at attention all day long to render military honors.
Thanks a million.
J.H. - SrA USAF IN ANG

ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts

Recommended for those over 130 lbs., or for anyone who practices high-impact sports or activities, regardless of body weight. Two-layer, 3/16"-thick inserts dramatically reduce shock absorption, leave your feet cool and dry, retain their shape. Great for walking or running, whatever the distance. Available in men's and women's sizes Small through Extra-Large. Can be trimmed easily for exact fit. Instructions included. Inserts fit most footwear.

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ShockBlockers® Light Insole Inserts

Generally recommended for persons 130 lbs. or lighter but preferred by others, too. The stiffness ratio of the special polymer used in the inserts conforms to a lighter-weight person's feet. Two-layer inserts can be trimmed easily for exact fit. 3/16" thick. Inserts fit most footwear. Available in men's and women's sizes Small through Extra-Large. Instructions included.
NOTE: Use the regular ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts (above) if you engage in high-impact activities, regardless of your body weight.

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ShockBlockers® Medical Insole Inserts

ShockBlockers® Medical Insole Inserts features a three-layer custom design for foot injuries. Also effective for walkers. Not recommended for running or standing for long periods. Consult your health professional prior to use if you have a medical condition. Top fabric is high-wicking and low friction. The two underlayers are special polymers: one soft and conforming, and the second more stiff for improved shock absorption. At 5/16" thick, inserts require footwear with sufficient room. Users should try insoles in new footwear before purchasing to insure proper fit. Available in men's and women's sizes Small through Extra-Large. Can be trimmed easily for exact fit. Instructions included.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION – Each pair of ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts comes with instructions and a template in case trimming is necessary to fit the inserts properly. Shown here is a pair of ShockBlockers® Light Insole Inserts with its packaging. Do you wear a half size? Select the insole that is the next size larger than your shoe size.

MADE BY OREGON AERO – An Oregon Aero employee oversees the making of ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts at the company’s manufacturing facility in Salem, Oregon. The inserts originally were developed by Oregon Aero for use by the military.

How Do ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts
Absorb So Much Shock?

Originally created for the U.S. Military, our patented ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts, available to the general public, combine innovative designs and materials. How can something that looks as simple as our insole inserts be so complex?

Explains Mike Dennis of Oregon Aero: “When we run, walk or stand, we generate shock, which is mechanical energy. This shock can cause pain as well as stone bruises, shin splints and compression fractures. The goal of ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts is to reduce the negative effect of this mechanical energy. The total energy generated can’t be reduced, but it can be converted into a form of energy that is more easily manipulated, in this case, into heat. A unique molecule in the ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts polymer creates this conversion. The heat created is then captured by the proprietary fabric upper layer of the insert. This fabric is woven in such a way that it also captures perspiration; the heat and perspiration are wicked to the outer edges of the insole insert where they are released and dissipated through evaporation. An additional material in the fabric reduces friction between the foot and the insole insert, preventing blisters."

IMPACT TESTING – Independent drop tests comparing Oregon Aero® ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts and other insoles with shock-absorbing features show ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts offer 20% more shock absorption.

"VISCO-KINETIC® INSOLE INSERTS"

ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts feature a polymer that reads the temperature and pressure of the foot. The polymer reconfigures its molecular structure to mold to the foot and increase shock absorption and support dramatically, creating what we sometimes call our “Visco-Kinetic® Insole Inserts.”

This special polymer outperforms vinyl sponge, neoprene sponge, sponge rubber, and latex foams in side-by-side drop weight tests. Its micro-cellular structure resists shearing forces that cause conventional insoles to squash flat.

ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts
Impact Drop Test Results

ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts Avg. Delta G’s	106
All Other Insoles Avg. Delta G’s	134
ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts Avg. Max +G’s	87
All Other Insoles Max +G’s	110
ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts Percentage Improvement in Shock Absorption	20.6%
WHAT THESE NUMBERS MEAN — The Delta G figures represent the difference between positive and negative rebounding. ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts obtained the best performance with the lowest positive rebounding (Max +G's). Positive rebounding measures how many times gravity is multiplied during impact. In both cases, the lower the number, the better.

Fabric Test Results Tell The Story

Common complaints about insole inserts are that feet become hot, moist and uncomfortable. The Oregon Aero® ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts fabric solves these problems through its combination of low friction, high-wicking, extremely durable textiles.

Oregon Aero conducted independent fabric testing as we developed our ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts.

Oregon Aero conducted independent fabric testing as we developed our insole inserts.

TEST #1: MARTINDALE ABRASION*	OREGON AERO® SHOCKBLOCKERS® FABRIC	MINIMUM RECOMMENDED FOR DEMANDING USE
After 51,200 Dry Revolutions	No Wear	Moderate Wear
After 1.3 Million Dry Revolutions	Moderate Wear "Exceeds All Standards"
After 12,800 Wet Revolutions	No Wear	Moderate Wear
After 25,600 Wet Revolutions	Very Slight Wear "Exceeds all Standards"
TEST #2: PERMEABILITY/ABSORPTION	OREGON AERO® SHOCKBLOCKERS® FABRIC	RECOMMENDED
Water Vapor Permeability: (mg/sq. cm h)	7.6 mg	Over 5.0 mg for very high performance
Lining Absorption (mg): After 265 minutes After 400 minutes	2.5 mg 2.5 mg	Less than 75 mg after 265 minutes for optimum comfort
Hose Absorption (mg): After 265 minutes After 400 minutes	11 mg 12 mg	Less than 75 mg after 265 minutes for optimum comfort
TEST #3: PERSPIRATION FASTNESS	OREGON AERO® SHOCKBLOCKERS® FABRIC	MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
To Acetate	4	2.5 on grey scale rating 1-5
To Cotton	5	2.5 on grey scale rating 1-5
To Nylon	4	2.5 on grey scale rating 1-5
To Polyester	5	2.5 on grey scale rating 1-5
To Acrylic	5	2.5 on grey scale rating 1-5
To Wool	4.5	2.5 on grey scale rating 1-5
TEST #4: WICK TEST (CM)	OREGON AERO® SHOCKBLOCKERS® FABRIC	SATRA INTERPRETATION
3 10	Wick Time: Less than 1 minute Less than 15 minutes	"Excellent" "Excellent"

*1 "REVOLUTION" = MACHINE PASSING BACK AND FORTH ON MATERIAL

Multiple factors may affect the life of Oregon Aero® ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts including, but not limited to: usage, frequency of usage and care. Guarantee does not cover misuse such as putting them through a washer and/or dryer, trimming errors, and natural wear and tear.

	ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts
	ShockBlockers® Light Insole Inserts
	ShockBlockers® Medical Insole Inserts
	Visco-Kinetic® Insole Inserts
	Fabric Test Data
	Satisfied Customers
	Price List/Ordering