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Inside PerseveranX: Cushioning, Rebound and Arch Support

Inside PerseveranX: Cushioning, Rebound and Arch Support

Two insoles can look similar and feel different underfoot. The difference is not just how soft the top feels when you press it with a thumb. Cushioning response, rebound and the support shape all contribute to the experience inside a shoe.

The same foundation, five feels

Every current PerseveranX model has a ribbed textile top, approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) cushioning layer, contoured EVA base and TPU support with a 35mm high-arch profile. The EVA base is approximately 0.04 in (1 mm) beneath the forefoot and thicker at the heel. The layer measurements are not a claim that the entire shaped insole is 5mm thick everywhere.

  • Embrace: soft contouring with a lower-rebound feel.
  • Bouncy: a springier, responsive feel.
  • HoneyComb: impact-responsive cushioning that responds differently to ordinary loading and quicker impacts.
  • Fusion: firmer cushioning with less sink than Embrace.
  • Plush: soft cushioning with elastic spring-back.

Softness and support are different choices

Choosing a softer feel does not give you a lower arch. Choosing Fusion does not give you a thinner insole. All five use the same stated layer thicknesses and high-arch profile, so choose by preferred feel and check the fit in your shoes.

What a material description cannot tell you

A response described for cushioning material is not a clinical result for a finished insole. We do not turn it into a promised percentage of pain relief, a guaranteed lifespan or a claim that the product will never compress.

The useful test is the complete fit: remove the original liner, compare the dimensions, seat the heel and check arch contact. A premium material still needs to be in the right shoe for you.

Find your PerseveranX feel or compare the five models.

Wear them, trim them to your shoes and try the fit. You can request a return within 30 days of delivery, even after trimming. We provide a prepaid return label. See the return policy.