We all know that vertical impact forces when bailing out can be tremendous, but did you know that the associated shear forces can be extraordinarily high, as well? STI research has found that the force inside the toe box area of a shoe can be as high as 5.5 times your body weight when you bail out from a skateboard landing! Talk about majorly black toenails! To protect against these abnormal forces, Sole Technology has lined the toe areas of some of its shoes with a special cushioning material called STI Toe Protection™. Engineered to absorb the large forces caused by the foot ramming forward inside the shoe, STI Toe Protection™ will help keep your toes safe from damage.
