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True Motion Science

Running shoe technology engineered in Germany


Die Bausteine der Laufschuhe von True Motion

Forschung und Entwicklung

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Studien haben es gezeigt:

Die U-TECH™ ist führenden Laufschuhen überlegen

The True Motion technology: building blocks of our running shoes

The technical development of running shoes requires a lot of experience and know-how in construction, craftsmanship and design. Our running shoes are scientifically and technically up to date as well as functional and innovative: running shoe technology engineered in Germany.
The technical development of running shoes requires a lot of experience and know-how in construction, craftsmanship and design. Our running shoes are scientifically and technically up to date as well as functional and innovative: running shoe technology engineered in Germany.
The core of the U-TECH™ technology is our midsole construction consisting of the innovative U-TECH™ foam.
U-TECH™ foam is made of a newly developed, foamed TPU. It is pleasantly soft, lightweight, extremely durable, and very responsive (75 % energy return).
U-TECH™ the U-shaped construction in the heel and in the forefoot area (decoupled), provides the technical solution for centering and a natural transition in the innovative U-TECH™ concept.
Discover the U-TECH Nevos and the U-TECH Nevos Elements now:

Full-length U-TECH™ is a variant with 30 % more U-TECH™ foam and a full-length design in forefoot and rearfoot for more comfort and an even smoother transition.
Discover the U-TECH Aion now:

Double U-TECH™ is a variant with a double-U construction in the forefoot/midfoot area for a dynamic and explosive push-off on fast-paced runs.
Discover the U-TECH Solo now:

Another True Motion technology is a connecting bridge between forefoot and rearfoot, inspired by the plantar structures of the foot.
MotionBridge enables optimal energy transfer between the (decoupled) forefoot and rearfoot (U-TECH Nevos & U-TECH Nevos Elements).
3D MotionBridge is a variant with an integrated external heel counter for an even more effective energy transfer between the rearfoot and forefoot (U-TECH Aion).
Speed MotionBridge is a fiberglass nylon plate in the midsole that reduces weight, allows for Double U-TECH™ in the midfoot and provides a slight stiffening of the forefoot for an explosive and efficient push-off.
We also pay attention to the form and the functional details of the outsole rubber to enable a more natural and secure transition.
TrueFlex 8°: Most runners do not place their feet straight on the ground, but slightly turned outwards. 8° rotated flex grooves imitate this natural footstrike and enable a physiologically correct push-off.
The outsole rubber provides traction and durability.

High-performance rubber (HPR) outsole for increased traction and durability (U-TECH Nevos, U-TECH Aion, U-TECH Solo).
Green Rubber provides increased traction and slip resistance on wet and slippery surfaces (U-TECH Nevos Elements).
 

Research and Development: scientifically validated technologies


The technology in our running shoes is almost 100 % derived from scientific knowledge and biomechanical research. Every element of the sole is scientifically justified and based on biomechanical findings.

Research and Development: scientifically validated technologies


The technology in our running shoes is almost 100 % derived from scientific knowledge and biomechanical research. Every element of the sole is scientifically justified and based on biomechanical findings.
With the U-TECH™ technology, we have approached a biomechanical dream and linked injury prevention and performance improvement. Mechanical stresses on the sensitive knee joint and Achilles tendon can be reduced, and at the same time, by avoiding unnecessary muscle work, performance and thus running efficiency is improved. Running simply becomes easier.

Biomechanics expert Prof. Dr. Gert-Peter Brüggemann


Prof. Dr. Gert-Peter Brüggemann is more than just a household name to true running enthusiasts. For many decades, he was head of the Institute for Biomechanics and Orthopedics at the German Sports University Cologne. As an internationally recognized specialist in running motion and the development of state-of-the-art running shoes, he now has over 30 years of scientific consulting work for the giants of the industry under his belt.

Peter and his research have been largely responsible for numerous groundbreaking innovations in the running shoe industry over the past quarter of the century. His expertise and experience form the scientific foundation of True Motion – for runner-centered, functional innovation without marketing ifs and buts.

Biomechanics expert Prof. Dr. Gert-Peter Brüggemann


Prof. Dr. Gert-Peter Brüggemann is more than just a household name to true running enthusiasts. For many decades, he was head of the Institute for Biomechanics and Orthopedics at the German Sports University Cologne. As an internationally recognized specialist in running motion and the development of state-of-the-art running shoes, he now has over 30 years of scientific consulting work for the giants of the industry under his belt.

Peter and his research have been largely responsible for numerous groundbreaking innovations in the running shoe industry over the past quarter of the century. His expertise and experience form the scientific foundation of True Motion – for runner-centered, functional innovation without marketing ifs and buts.

Running shoe analysis from one of the most advanced biomechanical labs in Europe

Due to our cooperation with the Institute for Functional Diagnostics (IFD Cologne), we have one of the most modern biomechanical laboratories in Europe at our disposal. For the kinematic and kinetic examinations of our running shoes, established procedures in research are used. These are, for example, 3D motion analysis – a MotionCapture system consisting of twelve infrared cameras and software with two synchronized force plates – electromyography, 3D whole-body scan, 3D foot scan and plantar pressure distribution measurement.
 

Studies show: U-TECH™ is superior to leading running shoes


Two years of research resulted in a large-scale study that credibly confirms the superiority of our innovative sole design. True Motion running shoes were compared to the leading running shoes on the market (supported and neutral). 166 legs of 83 runners were studied. 200 variables per stance phase and over 1.3 million pieces of data were collected.

Studies show: U-TECH™ is superior to leading running shoes


Two years of research resulted in a large-scale study that credibly confirms the superiority of our innovative sole design. True Motion running shoes were compared to the leading running shoes on the market (supported and neutral). 166 legs of 83 runners were studied. 200 variables per stance phase and over 1.3 million pieces of data were collected.
Results
True Motion running shoes lead to

  • 15 % more cushioning
  • 10 % more efficient muscle work
  • 8 % less stress for the Achilles tendon
  • 10 % less stress for the knee
(on average, compared to leading neutral and stability shoes in the market).
The reason is the new U-TECH™ technology, which centers the point of force application during running and guides it through the joint centers.

Center your run!

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