{"id":402985,"date":"2025-07-25T13:56:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T11:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elten.com\/?p=402985"},"modified":"2025-09-12T10:52:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T08:52:02","slug":"eltenblog-light-and-flexible-thanks-to-supercritical-foam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elten.com\/en\/eltenblog-light-and-flexible-thanks-to-supercritical-foam\/","title":{"rendered":"Light and flexible thanks to Supercritical Foam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow av-small-hide av-mini-hide  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-lrg76mcs-a49812546203545e295b1319cc711171 avia-slideshow-no scaling av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' 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.flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-5ov1d9w-8233648d806c5e1699d16507f18317f5{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-5ov1d9w-8233648d806c5e1699d16507f18317f5{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5ov1d9w-8233648d806c5e1699d16507f18317f5 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lmrhj50o-c84cfe54c53df0785a0c4024d4bf0acc\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lmrhj50o-c84cfe54c53df0785a0c4024d4bf0acc{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lmrhj50o-c84cfe54c53df0785a0c4024d4bf0acc .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lmrhj50o-c84cfe54c53df0785a0c4024d4bf0acc .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lmrhj50o-c84cfe54c53df0785a0c4024d4bf0acc av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Lasting Comfort \u2013 Step by Step<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lmrhjdyr-f9822cb10b382143be12282849acf84b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>In the world of safety footwear, the midsole is far more than just a functional component. It is the heart of comfort \u2013 determining how a shoe truly feels throughout the day. Anyone who spends many hours a day walking on hard floors knows how important the right cushioning is for well-being, performance and long-term health.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lmrhjstk-f60fd7e865b1757e7a7d9d990b28c0e1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lmrhjstk-f60fd7e865b1757e7a7d9d990b28c0e1{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lmrhjstk-f60fd7e865b1757e7a7d9d990b28c0e1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-1gkaunxw-f67e2e0562a531773c7f7efff5bd7566 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1gkaunxw-f67e2e0562a531773c7f7efff5bd7566\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-1gkaunxw-f67e2e0562a531773c7f7efff5bd7566{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-1gkaunxw-f67e2e0562a531773c7f7efff5bd7566{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1gkaunxw-f67e2e0562a531773c7f7efff5bd7566 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lmrhk4ay-ec2e68d0901ddad1374386f13c22ebcb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>ELTEN uses new materials with the latest manufacturing and processing technologies for cushioning, including <a href=\"https:\/\/elten.com\/en\/technologie\/wellmaxx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Infinergy from BASF<\/a> and Supercritical Foam (SCF). Conventional EVA is light and flexible &#8211; but it has a decisive disadvantage: over time, it loses its cushioning properties. This process, known as degradation, results in shoes feeling much harder after a few months. The original softness and resilience are lost, which not only affects wearer comfort, but also increases physical strain. Joints, the back and the muscles are particularly affected &#8211; in other words, precisely the areas that are already under a lot of pressure in everyday working life. Anyone who is on their feet every day, for example as an electrician on a construction site, a warehouse worker in a dispatch center, a nurse in a hospital or an employee in industrial production, relies on safety shoes that keep them protected and comfortable all day long.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-qqjidx0-dee7d33a1ef10ec964dbb44ce5dfa25e\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-qqjidx0-dee7d33a1ef10ec964dbb44ce5dfa25e{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-qqjidx0-dee7d33a1ef10ec964dbb44ce5dfa25e{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-qqjidx0-dee7d33a1ef10ec964dbb44ce5dfa25e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lmrhnjxd-26b6a8c08d1a09de6b2637a4966a33a7\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lmrhnjxd-26b6a8c08d1a09de6b2637a4966a33a7 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lmrhnjxd-26b6a8c08d1a09de6b2637a4966a33a7 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lmrhnjxd-26b6a8c08d1a09de6b2637a4966a33a7 av-styling-no-styling avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-403027 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-403027 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/elten.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/720821_LIVAS_BLACK_BLUE_LOW_ESD_S1P_17-20_1000x750px.jpg\" alt='LIVAS_BLACK_BLUE_LOW_ESD_S1P' title='720821_LIVAS_BLACK_BLUE_LOW_ESD_S1P_17-20_1000x750px'  height=\"750\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elten.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/720821_LIVAS_BLACK_BLUE_LOW_ESD_S1P_17-20_1000x750px.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/elten.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/720821_LIVAS_BLACK_BLUE_LOW_ESD_S1P_17-20_1000x750px-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elten.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/720821_LIVAS_BLACK_BLUE_LOW_ESD_S1P_17-20_1000x750px-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elten.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/720821_LIVAS_BLACK_BLUE_LOW_ESD_S1P_17-20_1000x750px-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9ygz244-214b6a279d957fd1bec03879d8226caf\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-9ygz244-214b6a279d957fd1bec03879d8226caf{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-9ygz244-214b6a279d957fd1bec03879d8226caf hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-i3lyue3-bade90bda2084725f599cba2ddc9cda0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-i3lyue3-bade90bda2084725f599cba2ddc9cda0\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-i3lyue3-bade90bda2084725f599cba2ddc9cda0{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-i3lyue3-bade90bda2084725f599cba2ddc9cda0{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-i3lyue3-bade90bda2084725f599cba2ddc9cda0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mdmz9bk4-d1d8d35c3b193bb5a6d4c60c4e0dc6fa\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mdmz9bk4-d1d8d35c3b193bb5a6d4c60c4e0dc6fa img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mdmz9bk4-d1d8d35c3b193bb5a6d4c60c4e0dc6fa .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mdmz9bk4-d1d8d35c3b193bb5a6d4c60c4e0dc6fa av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-12  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-403038 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-403038 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/elten.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/720861_JOARAN_BOA_YELLOW_LOW_ESD_S3L_21-28_1000x750px.jpg\" alt='Midsole with Supercritical Foam' title='720861_JOARAN_BOA_YELLOW_LOW_ESD_S3L_21-28_1000x750px'  height=\"750\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elten.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/720861_JOARAN_BOA_YELLOW_LOW_ESD_S3L_21-28_1000x750px.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/elten.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/720861_JOARAN_BOA_YELLOW_LOW_ESD_S3L_21-28_1000x750px-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elten.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/720861_JOARAN_BOA_YELLOW_LOW_ESD_S3L_21-28_1000x750px-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elten.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/720861_JOARAN_BOA_YELLOW_LOW_ESD_S3L_21-28_1000x750px-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dppcdj1-e23b8930c7eefd95d4956d71bb416034\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-dppcdj1-e23b8930c7eefd95d4956d71bb416034{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-dppcdj1-e23b8930c7eefd95d4956d71bb416034 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m7dc2oo7-895cac19ea382c26f40fdc0054e4a367 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This is where SCF makes the difference. Although the material is also based on EVA, among other things, it is produced using a completely new process. Instead of chemical propellants, SCF uses environmentally friendly gases such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen. These are introduced into the base material under precisely controlled pressure and temperature conditions. The result is a foam with a particularly fine and uniform cell structure, which is not only lighter but also offers significantly greater rebound and resilience. This means that cushioning is maintained over a much longer period of time &#8211; even during intensive use. This supports joint health in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>This joint-friendly effect is particularly beneficial on hard surfaces, when standing for long periods of time and when there is a lot of movement &#8211; an essential factor that is often overlooked when choosing safety footwear.<\/p>\n<p>The advantages of this technology are not just theoretical. Anyone who is on their feet every day benefits from the improved energy return and cushioning that noticeably relieves pressure on the knees, back and hips. The shoes still feel comfortable even after hours, muscle fatigue is reduced, and the risk of long-term issues is minimized. This is a decisive factor for health and well-being, especially in professions involving a lot of movement or long periods of standing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ojrut0-4dbe3c03ac014e51a7b43c528708dd08\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ojrut0-4dbe3c03ac014e51a7b43c528708dd08{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ojrut0-4dbe3c03ac014e51a7b43c528708dd08 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-eqyq5mc-72cc7cb7855a0db297d62ee850dd5752 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-eqyq5mc-72cc7cb7855a0db297d62ee850dd5752\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-eqyq5mc-72cc7cb7855a0db297d62ee850dd5752{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-eqyq5mc-72cc7cb7855a0db297d62ee850dd5752 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mcd81llb-a172e84275412c81f261f4a806cef3ea '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>ELTEN currently uses SCF in all models in the TRANSFOAMERS series &#8211; including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elten.com\/en\/products\/joran-boa-yellow-low-esd-s3l-720861\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>JORAN BOA\u00ae YELLOW Low ESD S3L<\/strong>:<\/a> A lightweight, metal-free safety shoe with SCF midsole and slip-resistant rubber sole. Ideal for anyone who is on the move a lot<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elten.com\/en\/products\/batis-boa-black-red-low-esd-s1pl-720891\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BATIS BOA\u00ae BLACK-RED Low ESD S1PL<\/strong>:<\/a> Sporty, lightweight and with breathable textile material &#8211; perfect for dry working environments<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elten.com\/en\/products\/livas-black-blue-low-esd-s1pl-720821\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LIVAS BLACK-BLUE Low ESD S1PL:<\/strong> <\/a>The safety shoe combines an SCF midsole with a slip-resistant rubber outsole and stands out with an innovative material mix for maximum wearing comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These models of different protection classes show that SCF is not just a technical feature, but a real added value for everyday working life. The shoes still feel comfortable even after hours, muscle fatigue is reduced and the risk of long-term discomfort is lowered.<\/p>\n<p>Supercritical Foam is a step forward that is noticeable with every step. 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