Ariat® Technology for Footwear
Cobalt™ Quantum

The ultimate in performance innovation, our premium Cobalt™ Quantum technology offers increased breathability, moisture wicking and temperature management. The integrated Core Stability Technology provides stability and cushioning for optimal support, rebound and flexibility.
Cobalt™ Quantum is dynamically integrated from heel to toe reducing immediate and long-term stress on the body by providing the appropriate combination of cushioning, stability and flex at each stage of the gait cycle. It is an integrated system with each component designed to work in unison with, and to magnify, the function of the other components. Cobalt™ XR minimises the effort that the body must exert to maintain balance and momentum, effectively reducing fatigue and extending the range of your daily performance.
COBALT™ QUANTUM HEEL CUSHIONING SYSTEM
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Propulsion Grid provides energy return, propelling the foot into the next stage of the gait cycle.
COBALT™ QUANTUM CORE STABILITY TECHNOLOGY
- Integrated honeycomb shank with forefoot plate and arch support is exceptionally lightweight, does not conduct heat, cold or electiricity, offers superior support over steel and other shank materials and ensures proper alignment and reduces fatigue.
- Maintains balance and proper body alignment, reducing skeletal and muscular fatigue and injury.
- Core stability insole layer provides superior balance and forward momentum.
COBALT™ QUANTUM FOOTBED
- Full length closed cell PU footbed cushion with heel strike pad disperses shock laterally through the footbed.
- Lightweight open-cell PU footbed cushion with heel cup provides rebound and energy return.
- X-Static® silver lining is breathable and moisture wicking to keep feet cool and dry and is antibacterial to minimise growth of odour-causing fungus.
- Arch support encourages good posture, reduces foot fatigue.
- Integrated cupped footbed orthotic for torsional stability – reduces twisting of the foot and maintains proper gain motion.
- Low friction surface reduces heat build up.
ATS®

Ariat’s Advanced Torque Stability (ATS®) Technology is the ideal choice for avid riders and horse enthusiasts looking for stability and comfort. The combination PU and EVA footbed provides support and cushions the foot, while the patented forked shank offers torsional stability. Whether in the saddle or on the ground, ATS® technology will dramatically reduce fatigue and stress in the feet, lower legs and back for all day comfort for performance you can depend on.
Shank
- Composite fiber is lighweight; does not conduct heat, cold or electricity; offers superior support over steel and other shank material
- Precision-molded forked-shape design maintains balance and proper body alignment, reducing skeletal and muscular fatigue and injury. The mid-foot support prevents metatarsal stress. Torsional stability reduces foot fatigue, and the forked shape allows natural forefoot flex.
Footbed
- Moisture-wicking liner keeps feet dry and wicks sweat away.
- Anti-bacterial (anti-microbial)-reduces growth of odorcausing fungus.
- Low-friction surface reduces heat build-up and blistering.
- Resilient EVA compound offers cushioning and energy return for all-day comfort.
- Shock-absorbing gel forefoot cushion reduces skeletal impact stress on knees, hips and lower back.
- Polyethylene cupped footbed chassis offers torsional stabilityreduces twisting of the foot and maintains proper gait motion.
- Heel cradle stabilises and supports the foot.
- Arch support encourages good posture and reduces foot fatigue.
- Forefoot gel cushion reduces forefoot stress, provides comfort and cushioning at critical pressure point.
4LR™

Ariat’s Four Layer Rebound (4LR™) Technology offers Ariat quality and comfort at exceptional value. The 4LR Footbed, featuring EVA cushioning, is combined with a moisture wicking sock liner to maintain all day comfort and support. In combination with Ariat’s patented Duratread™ outsole, 4LR technology provides long lasting comfort and flexibility.
Shank
- Composite fiber is lightweight; does not conduct heat, cold or electricity; offers superior support over steel and other shank materials.
- Broad shank shape maintains balance and proper body alignment. The mid-foot support prevents metatarsal stress. Torsional stability reduces foot fatigue, and the forked shape allows natural forefoot flex.
Footbed
Moisture-wicking liner keeps feet dry and wicks sweat away.Four-layer high-density foam and EVA construction offers cushioning and energy return for all-day comfort.
Contoured heel cup stabilizes and supports the foot.
Arch support encourages good posture and reduces foot fatigue.
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