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Hiking shoe soles are typically the most sturdy and inflexible of athletic shoe soles, but offer maximum shock absorption. Basketball Shoes The soles of basketball shoes are moderately flat and made of rubber.
The outsole of the shoe is formed from a blend of synthetic rubber compounds. Nike shoes are unique amongst most athletic shoes in that the experimentation and design process for each new model of shoe can sometimes take up to 3 years.aterials. The production of all athletic shoes is divided into the making of the three main parts of the shoe: the top of the shoe, called the upper; the midsole, the part of the shoe that cushions and protects the foot; and the outsole, or, as most consumers refer to it, the sole.