A Look at the INSITE FW28 Foam Catalog
Walk through our updated footwear foams catalog – now with a convenient interactive layout – as you plan your FW ’28 footwear designs.
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A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Northwest Materials Show
INSITE is ready to rock the footwear industry once again at the NW Materials Show on September 2-3, 2026 at the Oregon Convention Center. This summer, we’re bringing the party to Portland with new materials, new components, and new frontiers in sustainable foam.
All About Footwear Foam Physical Properties
Footwear foam technology keeps advancing. Learn how standardized testing benchmarks can help you choose the right insole foam.
The Anatomy of Modern Soccer Cleats
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is underway! No matter your level of play, one thing’s for certain: good cleats can make all the difference in your game. In this post, we break down the features you need to excel on the field.
A Guide To The Top Trends In Running Shoes
In celebration of Global Running Day, we’re breaking down some of the top trends in running footwear to help you find the best shoes for your next run.
Find The Right Comfort For Your Golf Shoes
If you’re finding the choices for golf shoes a little overwhelming, here’s a helpful guide on what to look for to achieve the golf shoe performance that’s right for you.
Take the Leap Into Sustainability
Sustainable foams for footwear have come a long way in recent years. In this post, we explain the factors driving improvements in sustainability and performance.
How ProvenComfort® Makes Building Shoes Easy
Creating a more comfortable shoe is a breeze. Here’s how INSITE’s biomechanics lab, plus our rapid prototype iteration and consumer data analysis, can smooth your footwear development process.
Closing the PU Recycling Gap
What does closing the loop on PU recycling look like for footwear manufacturing? Here are a few ways the industry is working to create a more circular PU economy.
How ProvenComfort® Works
INSITE ProvenComfort testing helps product developers make the link between their shoes and their customers’ foot health. Here’s how.
The Carbon Fiber Advantage
Carbon fiber plates are setting new records for footwear performance. Learn what the hype is about, and how to pair carbon fiber plates with the right insole foam.
Interning with INSITE and USC
Get a glimpse into our biomechanics internship program at the INSITE Research & Design Lab in partnership with the USC Division of Biomechanics & Physical Therapy.
The Materials Show: What to Expect
A New Year Brings New Foams From INSITE® If there’s one constant about the footwear business, it’s that footwear is always changing. The NE and NW Materials Shows are the industry’s chance to catch up with the fast-paced world of footwear innovation. And INSITE’s got...
Closing The Data Gap: Using Science to Improve Comfort for Women
Moving Beyond the "Pink it and Shrink it" Approach to Women's Footwear If you’re a woman participating in sports, the workforce, or just everyday life, you might have noticed that shoes built for women don’t always hit the mark. Historically, a lot of footwear...
The EcoComfort® Revolution
A Closer Look at INSITE® Open Cell PU Footwear Foams From the racing flats that carry athletes across the finish line, to the sneakers that keep workers on their feet for long shifts, there is one foam the footwear industry has relied on for decades to provide...