Extra support for the heel and ankle comes courtesy of an external pu heel counter and in addition to this the 10mm heel gradient shifts body mass forward reducing strain on the lower limbs the solyte midsole material consists of a spongy layer between the sole and upper designed to absorb shock and cushion the foot solyte is a lighter material than speva or eva and features enhanced durability an internal brace on the lateral side increases lateral support for sudden changes of direction