Protecting Athletes Step by Step During the Paris Olympics

Jul 29, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

In intense competitions including track and field, soccer, handball, tennis, rugby, and more, footwear is a crucial extension of an athlete’s ability to compete at the highest level.

Footwear

Meeting the Footwear Comfort and Protection Needs of Today’s Healthcare Workforce

Apr 20, 2020 | Rogers Corporation

Today’s health care workers are having more demands placed on them than ever before. Longer shifts, more days at work and more activity overall are taking a toll on their bodies. Having proper footwear is a critical factor in their comfort -helping to provide support, reduce back strain, alleviate pain and provide an added layer of protection.

Footwear

Defining the Future of Footwear at Rogers Corporation

Dec 19, 2019 | Susan Reed

Technology is moving at a rapid pace and consumers are constantly in search of the latest in innovation. This is true for the latest electronics and, yes, even shoes. When it comes to footwear, comfort, style, and functionality remain important, but people are also looking for the latest features that technology can offer.

Footwear

PORON® Vive Helping to Create the Future of Footwear

Oct 31, 2019 | Susan Reed

From hiking boots to running shoes to dress pumps, innovation in footwear is moving at a rapid pace. Designing for the footwear market requires constant innovation and a continuous search for the best materials.

Footwear

Footwear Performance Materials, Italian Style, Part 3

Oct 02, 2019 | Susan Reed

Would you be surprised to learn that high-tech and high-fashion are often closely linked? One unique company, Italian-based Omnipel Technologies, makes it their mission to address global footwear trends with high performance material solutions.

Footwear

Footwear Performance Materials, Italian Style, Part 2

Sep 23, 2019 | Susan Reed

Would you be surprised to learn that high-tech and high-fashion are often closely linked? One unique company, Italian-based Omnipel Technologies, makes it their mission to address global footwear trends with high performance material solutions.

Footwear

Footwear Performance Materials, Italian Style, Part 1

Sep 10, 2019 | Susan Reed

Would you be surprised to learn that high-tech and high-fashion are often closely linked? One unique company, Italian-based Omnipel Technologies, makes it their mission to address global footwear trends with high performance material solutions.

Footwear

Designed for Marathons: New ARES Running Shoes with PORON® Performance Comfort Technology

Aug 21, 2019 | Rogers Corporation

In recent years, marathons have been held in major cities to build up our bodies, challenge ourselves, and promote the city image. A marathon is not only a traditional sports event, but also a healthy fashion trend.

Footwear

How Rogers’ XRD® Material Helped Create an Innovative Training Shoe

Jul 16, 2019 | Rogers Corporation

When Fabrizio Belli, a businessman, and Francesco Cozzo, a researcher, met more than 17 years ago, they didn’t know that one day they would develop and produce a very unique product – the GRIN shoe. Years later, their highly scientific innovation process led to the creation of the GRIN training shoes, designed to reduce fatigue, enhance toning, and improve posture.

Footwear

My Marathon Training Surprise: PORON® Vive® Insoles

Apr 23, 2019 | Ryan Flori

I’ve always liked to run, but typically I was in that 2-4 miles per run realm. A few months ago, I got involved with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and decided to run a half marathon and raise some money for the kids at St. Jude.

Footwear

Buying Shoes That Sell: A Sneak Peek Into the World of Retail Shoe Buying, Part 3

Mar 04, 2019 | Susan Reed

A member of our Rogers’ marketing communications team had the opportunity to work for a brief stint on the shoe buying team of one of America’s largest retailers. As Rogers is a major supplier of cushioning materials to the shoe industry, we thought it would be fun to learn more about her experience from the “other side of the desk.”

Footwear

Buying Shoes That Sell: A Sneak Peek Into the World of Retail Shoe Buying, Part 2

Feb 01, 2019 | Susan Reed

A member of our Rogers’ marketing communications team had the opportunity to work for a brief stint on the shoe buying team of one of America’s largest retailers. As Rogers is a major supplier of cushioning materials to the shoe industry, we thought it would be fun to learn more about her experience from the “other side of the desk.”

Footwear

Buying Shoes That Sell: A Sneak Peek into the World of Retail Shoe Buying, Part 1

Jan 16, 2019 | Rogers Corporation

A member of our Rogers’ marketing communications team had the opportunity to work for a brief stint on the shoe buying team of one of America’s largest retailers. As Rogers is a major supplier of cushioning materials to the shoe industry, we thought it would be fun to learn more about her experience from the “other side of the desk.”

Footwear

Foam Properties: What Makes One Foam Different From Another?

Aug 21, 2018 | Dave Sherman

In a word (or three), not so much. Our customers are often surprised to learn that all PORON® Comfort materials are open cell polyurethane foams, especially when what they’re used to seeing are closed cell EVA foams or closed cell polyurethane foams.

Footwear, Impact Safety, General Industrial