New Balance Footwear Technology Glossary

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The technologies listed on this page are listed in alphabetic order.

A

Abzorb®

Top of the line material with excellent cushioning and compression set properties. A blend of DuPont TM Engage isoprene rubber and proprietary materials provides the ultimate ride.

Absorb® EX

A combination of New Balance’s premium Abzorb foam and a peripheral pocket of non-pressurized air that is encapsulated in an engineered thermoplastic.

Abzorb® FL

NB's top of the line midsole material with excellent cushioning and compression set properties. A full floorboard of a blend of DuPont™ Engage®, Isoprene rubber and proprietary materials provides the ultimate ride.

Abzorb® SBS

Engineered non-cellular elastomer designed to provide optimal shock absorption and no compression set.

Acteva®

Superior light weight foam with exceptional durability. Made with DuPont™ Engage®; 12% lighter then standard foam.

Acteva Lite

Premium lightweight midsole foam with optimal compression set properties. Made with DuPont™ Elvaloy® and Engage®. 24% lighter than standard foam.

Acteva Ultra Light®

Premium ultra light midsole material with optimal compression set properties. Made with DuPont™ Elvaloy®. 32% lighter then the standard foam.

B

Bio Cool

Elite base layer that utilizes engineered garment construction to ensure superior moisture management and breath-ability.

C

C-Cap®

EVA molded under pressure provides a firm, cushioned midsole that is lightweight.

Carbon Rubber

The addition of carbon to rubber yields an exceptionally long wearing, abrasion-resistant outside material.

E

Encap®

A cushioning core of EVA is encapsulated within a shell of polyurethane which adds stability and disperses shock.

Extended Web

Structured light weight arch support that extends into the medial heel and provides mid-foot rigidity (preventing midfoot flex) and medial rear-foot support.

F

Flex Grooves

Anatomically designed grooves provide forefoot flexibility.

I

ISS

Internal Support System - Internal upper support system that hugs the midfoot for added support.

L

Lightning Dry®

Superior fabric that keeps you dry and comfortable by managing moisture transfer.

M

Medial Post

A medial wedge of higher than normal density C-Cap® midsole material extending from the heel to the first metatarsal head, which provides pronation control.

Metatarsal Pad

A softer durometer EVA under the ball of the foot provides added cushioning.

N

Ndurance

Rubber compound for maximum durability used in high wear areas.

NLock®

Integrated lacing and webbing systems that provides optimal fit, support and security.

NVent

Midsole ventilation system provides optimal airflow.

P

Phantom Waistband

Invisible technology seams and threads disappear and waistband is unnoticeable. Ultimate comfort construction.

R

Rollbar Stability System™

A firm, lightweight, biochemically designed structure in the midsole that provides superior stability and motion control.

S

Stability Web®

Structured light weight arch support that provides optimal rigidity preventing mid-foot flex.

T

TS2

Multi-density medial support creates a smooth transition from heel strike to toe off.

Tru Trak®

Multi-dimensional lug configuration which provides maximum traction and surface contact.

W

Walking Strike Path

Outsole feature that stabilizes and guides the foot through the walking gait cycle.