SKYDEX Technologies, Inc. announced releasing its camouflage Battle Trainer athletic shoe for military and consumers.
Its the first true boot camp shoe that an average consumer can use in a boot camp-style workout, said Peter Foley, SKYDEXs chief technology officer.
Its designed to withstand military-style workouts in extreme conditions, including extreme hot and cold.
And its great for everyday athletic use: for mid-distance running on trails or dirt, and in the gym for weights and cardio.
The shoe features the companys patented twin-hemisphere shock-absorption technology, the same material that has been used throughout the war efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq to absorb the shock of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosions and save lives. Specifically, SKYDEX shock-absorption technology is a key component in the flooring of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, or MRAPs, where it absorbs the tremendous energy of blasts that would otherwise snap soldiers legs.
Forces experienced in a workout wont kill you; however, they can be damaging-80 percent of adults suffer from chronic back pain, Foley said.
With the Battle Trainer we incorporate our combat-proven technology in the shoe heel to reduce heel-strike shock and protect the legs, hips and back from impact.
Priced at $79.95, the durable Battle Trainer also features a rubber outsole and reinforced toe-bumper protection.
SKYDEX, a privately held technology company with headquarters in Denver, is the industry leader in developing protective materials that mitigate shock, vibration and energy forces for the most demanding military and commercial uses. Its innovations include blast-mitigating flooring for combat vehicles, padding for military helmets, vibration-attenuating seating for both ground vehicles and helicopters, and shock-absorbing decking for high-speed interceptor boats.
