Basketball insoles built for jumping, cutting and closing out

A basketball game is hundreds of short, violent efforts: jump, land, cut, sprint, jump again. Springbak® Springsoles sit under the insole of the basketball shoes you already trust and return a share of the energy you put into the floor, so the tenth rebound feels closer to the first.

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What basketball demands of your feet

Repeat vertical jumping for rebounds, blocks and finishes
Hard lateral cuts and defensive slides on a rigid hardwood surface
Constant deceleration — the most punishing part of every possession
40-plus minutes of load in a shoe designed for support, not energy return

Why Springsoles fit this sport

Energy return on every landing

Springsoles are made from 1,4-polybutadiene, one of the most resilient materials available. Instead of absorbing your landing and holding it, the material stores and releases it into your next push-off.

Only 3/32 of an inch

At 3/32" thick they slide under your existing insole without changing lacing, fit or ankle support — the two things basketball players refuse to compromise.

Fresher legs late in games

Reducing the shock your legs have to absorb over hundreds of landings is what keeps your fourth-quarter jump looking like your first-quarter jump.

The technology, materials and four U.S. patents behind Springsoles are detailed on How it works.

Fitting them to your basketball footwear

Pull the factory insole out of your basketball shoe, drop the Springsole in flat, then put the insole back on top.
Trim the toe to your outline with scissors if your shoe runs narrow.
Use them in both game shoes and practice shoes so your timing stays identical.

FAQ

Basketball insoles — frequently asked questions

Will basketball insoles make me jump higher?

Springsoles return energy you already produce rather than adding force. Athletes most often describe it as feeling springier and less beat-up over a full game. Individual results vary — pair them with the vertical program in Train for the real gains.

Do they fit inside basketball shoes with built-in cushioning?

Yes. They go under the removable insole, so cushioned and carbon-plated basketball shoes still fit and lace normally.

What size should a basketball player order?

Order your US men's or US women's size range and trim to fit. Each pair is $29.95.

Are Springsoles legal for high school and college basketball?

Yes. They are an insert inside your own shoe, not a device attached to the shoe, so they are legal for practice and competition at every level we know of. Check with your league if you have any doubt.

Will they change how my basketball shoes fit?

At 3/32" the change is smaller than a fresh pair of socks. Most players notice nothing in fit and everything in feel on landings.

Can I use one pair in multiple pairs of basketball shoes?

You can move them between shoes, but most players buy one pair for game shoes and one for practice so the timing of every jump stays identical.

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