Hi Pat,
It will be cemented (contact system using solvent based primer and cement) to the sole (bottom) and upper (top). I know that Hytrel is often used in plates in Basketball shoes... I suppose for the same reasons Pebax is used (flexbility and energy return with good durability). I don't...
Hi Pat,
Sorry if I confused you. I'm attaching a photo of the side profile of the shoe with the oval shaped injected molded plastic part circled (located right under the arch). This is a photo taken of the shoe just before impact. When the shoe is loaded, the oval compresses 50% or more...
Thanks Chris and Pat!
Pat (and Chris if you'd like), if I understand you correctly, a polyester block co-polymer elastomer (Hytrel) or similar brand is by far my best choice for acheiving required flexibility while maintaining a degree of stiffness and energy return, correct?
I was...
I am in the running athletic footwear industry and have designed an oval shaped part positioned in the midfoot for the pupose of high energy return after deflecting 50-70% when loaded. Pebax 7233 is performing perfectly due to its high flex modulous, energy return, and ability to withstand...
