5 Reasons Why Super Insoles Make Sense Beyond Sports

When most people hear the phrase super shoes, they think elite running gear, and many haven't even heard of super shoes that inspired super insoles.

In fact, 92% of Americans didn't know what "super shoes" are according to a 2023 study, and among the 8% who did know, only 27% actually own a pair (source). Yet when asked if workers would be interested in trying "super shoes" for everyday use, an overwhelming 83% said yes (source).

Here's the thing: the same technology that powers world-record super shoes can completely transform how your everyday shoes feel.

Like Super Shoes — But for the Shoes You Already Own
Carbon-Fiber Plates Actually Help with Performance
Built for Real-World Paces, Not Just Race Paces
Designed to Fight Fatigue — Two Ways
Built for Many Steps — 1,000+ Miles of Wear

Best-in-class foam paired with ultralight carbon-fiber plates delivers real, measurable advantages, from energy return and fatigue reduction to pain relief for your feet, legs, and lower back. Our team still can't believe it, even a year after launching AXA Super Insoles... somehow, we're the first to pair premium Pebax® foam with next-gen ARRIS® carbon-fiber plates. Not the first to develop carbon fiber insoles, but the first to offer real-deal materials actually used by major brands in their premium performance running shoes. We use the same brand-name foam runners expect from their long-distance racing shoes (some brands like to rename it) while also ditching the old-school woven composites.

The idea behind AURORRA by ARRIS was simple: reimagine real super-shoe materials for everyday life. Some of us on the team are runners who already use super shoes, but many of us aren't. We wanted those same benefits in our daily shoes and boots too, especially since standard insoles leave much to be desired. Whether you live in sneakers, have work-required footwear, or stand all day, we knew something was missing.

The result? AXA Super Insoles... engineered for the athleticism of everyday living, from hospital floors to music stages to barber shops to airport gates.

1. Like Super Shoes — But for the Shoes You Already Own

Super shoes are built for long-distance running and feature:

A thick Pebax® foam layer for energy return
A stiff carbon-fiber plate for propulsion (some using old-school weaves, others using ARRIS® next-gen continuous carbon-fiber architecture modeled after tree grain)
A rocker geometry to keep runners rolling forward

That combination maximizes efficiency for runners. But what about walking and jogging? We can't all wear super shoes for daily life. The rocker geometry and super-stiff plate can feel aggressive, even for some runners, since super shoes are still considered controversial among running enthusiasts.

Running is linear — but real life moves in every direction.

We recognized that the same high-end foam could be paired with a more natural-feeling plate to capture the advantages underfoot as an insole—a real-world, practical use of these materials that reduces pain and increases comfort for people who can't, or simply don't want to, wear super shoes daily.

AXA Super Insoles bring many of those same benefits to your daily footwear. They're not about replicating a super shoe; they're about delivering performance and comfort in a format made for walking, working, and living. AXA Super Insoles were made for broader use because many of us have missed out on athletic footwear innovation.

Benefits include:

Reduced foot fatigue
Improved alignment and stability
Enhanced comfort and energy return
Reduced discomfort (feet, legs, hips, and lower back)

Whether you're dealing with plantar fasciitis, neuropathy, toe pain, or just long shifts on your feet, this kind of insole innovation has worked for nine out of ten users since our launch a year ago.

2. Carbon-Fiber Plates Actually Help with Performance

The ARRIS® carbon-fiber propulsion plate at the core of AXA Super Insoles plays a huge role in supporting your stride. Working in tandem with Pebax® foam, which enhances the foam's industry-leading energy return, the plate stabilizes the cushiony bounce while reducing muscular energy loss with every step.

Think of it like walking on packed snow instead of deep powder—still soft, but with control and efficiency.

This isn't marketing talk. A 2020 study in Scientific Reports found that high-stiffness carbon-fiber insoles reduced metabolic energy cost by 7.1% when walking at a brisk pace (13-minute mile).

That's not just speed; it's smarter, more supported movement.

And while some wonder whether a stiff plate can be harmful, that's exactly why ARRIS technology made the most sense for super insoles. It creates a more natural, responsive stiffness that enhances movement without compromising foot health. We're also proud that AXA Super Insoles have earned the APMA Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association for promoting better foot health and mobility.

3. Built for Real-World Paces, Not Just Race Paces

If you're sprinting marathons at six-minute miles, super shoes are for you.

If you're walking, training, or working long days on your feet, AXA Super Insoles are better tuned to your pace.

They deliver the same core super-shoe benefits—energy return, biomechanical support, and fatigue reduction—but in a versatile, wearable form. It's next-gen tech designed for real-life movement.

4. Designed to Fight Fatigue — Two Ways

Fatigue relief comes from the synergy of Pebax® foam + ARRIS® carbon fiber:

Pebax® Polymer Foam absorbs impact and bounces back, reducing joint and tissue fatigue.
ARRIS® Carbon Fiber Plate stabilizes movement, improves leverage, and reduces muscular effort by keeping your Soleus muscle in its most efficient range.

That means less energy wasted and more stamina over time.

The result? A smoother stride that feels light, stable, and powerful all day long.

5. Built for Many Steps — 1,000+ Miles of Wear

In lab fatigue testing, AXA Super Insoles surpassed 1,000 walking miles, simulating more than one million flex cycles without failure.

That's far beyond the 150–300-mile lifespan of typical super-shoe foams.

Because the Pebax® foam in AXA Super Insoles sits above your shoe's midsole, not against the ground, it stays protected, springy, and high-performing much longer.

The Story Behind AXA Super Insoles

The ARRIS team engineered the same carbon-fiber plates used in premium running shoes for top global brands. But the spark for AXA came from inside:

"Why can't we have this tech in our everyday shoes?"

That question turned into a challenge, and then a breakthrough.

The result was the world's first truly accessible super insole, first in quality, second in price: advanced performance materials, real engineering credibility, and a sub-$90 price point.

One year later, AXA Super Insoles earned more than a 90% satisfaction rate, helping thousands move more efficiently and comfortably—from finish lines to front lines.

⚡️ Learn more about AXA Super Insoles — the most affordable premium super insole designed for real-world performance.