Saucony ProGrid Ride – The Science of Neutral Running Shoes

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But already it has gathered much praise and positive reviews from runners and industry experts for its optimal mix of the best technologies Saucony has come to be known for. *spot1h.shtml* The ProGrid Ride 2 is available in men’s and women’s editions, both of which offer flexibility for the male and female feet. The name of the shoe itself seems to imply that this shoe will just make you feel like you’re on a ride as you glide smoothly with every step you take. The Technologies behind Saucony ProGrid Ride *spot2h.shtml* Technology used on Saucony ProGrid include: Heel ProGrid Impulse EVA Cushioning Hydrator Collar Lining SRC Impact Zone and SRC Xtra Forefoot Cushioning ComfortRide Sockliner 1. Heel ProGrid The leader of the pack, of course, is the ProGrid cushioning technology, the very reason why the shoe is called ProGrid Ride. ProGrid is the special cushioning and support system that Saucony constructs into its shoes. This technology centers around the use of a material called Respon-Tek, which is a blend of foam and synthetic rubber. The resulting material is light but responsive, cushion soft but stable. The ProGrid technology sometimes comes in full-length for some of Saucony’s shoes. But for the Saucony ProGrid Ride 2, the technology is centered on the heel, which is considered as a common impact zone. The presence of the ProGrid Ride 2 on the heel area is the first part of the science behind how the shoe gives you a smooth, gliding ride. 2. Impulse EVA Cushioning The Impulse EVA Cushioning system is a supportive cushioning system that works optimally with the cushioning present in the heel and the forefoot. The Impulse EVA foam is designed to shield the midfoot section from shock and to provide a good rebound. This material is doubly durable to ensure that the cushioning and shock protection quality of the shoe is not diminished with long and frequent use. 3. Hydrator Collar Lining Most of Saucony’s apparel products are praised for how comfortable they feel against the skin and for their effective moisture-wicking properties. The same technology behind these products makes an appearance in the lineup of technologies behind the Saucony ProGrid Ride in the form of a Hydrator Collar Lining, a special material used for the lining of the shoe. This lining feels great next to the skin and resists moisture for guaranteed comfort even as the miles pile up. 4. SRC Impact Zone and SRC Xtra Forefoot Cushioning The SRC shock-attenuation cushioning system is another patented technology exclusively found in Saucony running shoes. SRC stands for Super Rebound Compound, referring to the material used in some of Saucony’s shoes. This material aims to reduce the shock that is received by the feet and which is transmitted to the rest of the body. This way, it protects your feet and your body from the strain of running. It is placed in the heel impact zone to reinforce the cushioning offered by the ProGrid heel technology. The SRC Xtra cushioning present in the forefoot area, on the other hand, is the second part that works in conjunction with the special ProGrid cushioning in the heel. The heel cushioning catches you when you land and sets you up for the next step. Midway through, the forefoot cushioning catches you as your feet transitions then the SRC material offers good response, so your toe-off is smooth and energetic. The construction and collaboration between the two technologies is so accurately designed, which is why it deserves to be called a science. 5. ComfortRide Sockliner The Saucony ProGrid Ride 2 also ensures comfort even as you go many miles with its comfortable, anti-microbial, and highly breathable sockliner made from an open cell foam called the ComfortRide. Providing extra cushioning and supporting your ride, the ComfortRide Sockliner caps off the great running shoe science that is the Saucony ProGrid Ride. For Whom is the Saucony ProGrid Ride Made? The ProGrid Ride line is one of Saucony’s offers for neutral runners who value flexibility and cushioning the most. As a neutral running shoe, it offers a little more cushioning than what is normally expected. But this is countered by extra flexibility often already compromised in some stability shoes. This means that the ProGrid Ride is a very exact neutral running shoe. *spot3h.shtml* Back from Saucony Progrid Ride to Saucony Shoes Back from Saucony Progrid Ride to Best Running Shoes Privacy Policy Copyright runningshoeswizard.com. Protected by Copyscape - do not copy.	Related Articles Saucony Triumph - The Best Cushioning A Shoe Can Have - The Saucony Triumph is a shoe that triumphs over the competition. 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