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At the beginning of every stride cycle, the heel plant is crucial. Firstly, it must help to absorb the forces of body mass, momentum, and torque. Secondly, it’s the first stage in stabilizing the foot plant, setting the tone for the remainder of the stride.
The North Face® Heal Cradle™ utilizes two constructions in providing the precisely correct performance to the outdoor athlete:
• In rugged terrain or when the athlete is bearing a moderate to heavy load, Heal Cradle™ utilizes a polyurethane (PU) foundation. This composition maximizes shock absorption.
• In situations that call for a lighter weight construction and not as mush shock absorption, a higher-density EVA replacehigher-density EVA s PU.
In both cases, the topmost Heal Cradle™ layer has a slightly cupped shape that literally cradles the heal, helping to stabilize it in the process. Ultimately, Heal Cradle™ seamlessly offers more lateral/medial stability to the foot, positioning it for a smooth transition into the next stage of the stride cycle.
