GRAF SIDAS FOOTBEDS
You see it all the time with sports equipment: intricate designs, flashy colors and hi-tech fabrics. The idea is that if it looks modern and hi-tech that it must be “the best.” Doesn't matter if it's a running shoe, a ski boot or a pair of hockey skates. Yet when it comes to what really makes a product superior, it's all about fit. And one of the most important factors impacting a skate's fit is the footbed.
GRAF can incorporate the footbed into the skate as part of the overall design and fitting process. Compared to buying these components separately, this integrated approach results in a significantly improved fit. We use SIDAS footbeds in our skates. This France-based company is considered to have among the highest performing and most sophisticated fitting process in the world. That's likely a big reason why more NHL players use SIDAS footbeds each year.
TRUE 3D FIT
Some manufactures claim a 3D fit, but GRAF backs it up with proven science. Our skates and footbeds are designed to accommodate the three dimensions of fit: Heel width, Backstay shape and Heel depth. Additional factors including blade position, boot squareness and the upper shape also contribute to a perfectly fitted boot.
WHY OUR FOOTBEDS ARE UNIQUE:
We believe in molding weighted footbeds.
Unweighted molding is good if you live in space. We live on the earth, we live with gravity, we practice sport with our muscles and are therefore mobile. We need weights in the molding to help us align the body in its natural position thanks to the windlass mechanism.
We believe the insole maintains the right amount of flexibility for the foot.
Footbeds are like mattresses : too soft and you move too much / too stiff and you block the foot. We believe in guiding the foot to provide structure but not blocking. We think active not static. Your small muscles are important in active sports, they provide balance and mobility, and without them we rely on our large muscles to perform these functions which can result in injury, tiredness and lack of performance.
We believe the muscles and tendons are key.
No doping of the foot with sleepy muscles, we will help them but let them do their action of proprioception and dynamic actions.
We believe in sports specific footbeds that cater to different needs.
This is like using your five iron for both drives and putts.
THE BEST FOOTBEDS ARE:
adapted to the needs of the athlete
GRAF IS: wide ranging: Ready to Fit, Ready to Fit+, Custom and Custom Pro
customized to the foot
GRAF IS: highly versatile:
Arch flex, thermo-adaptable, custom systems
specific to the activity/sports
GRAF IS: designed for the unique requirements of the sport: hockey, golf, running, skiing
active
GRAF IS: comprehensive: windlass shape, Transflux, multi layer construction, arch flex
synergized with the footwear
GRAF IS: integrative: progressive fit, multi thickness
made of the best materials, in the right place
GRAF IS: comprised of various materials for various requirements: Viscotene, Podiane, Memolite, Transflux
EXPERTISE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
As you can see, the role the footbed plays in achieving optimum fit is critical. Understanding and implementing this level of complexity requires expertise that goes beyond the well-meaning salesman at your big box sports store. That's why GRAF products are sold only through authorized dealers who have the experience, training and equipment to assess and develop the ideal footbed for you.
GRAF SIDAS FOOTBEDS. OUR EQUATION FOR FIT IS SIMPLE:
3D boot construction (heelshape, depth, alignment) + footbed = comfort and performance.
