Why don't skates have shock absorbers?

[irenar5]

My Riedell insoles (TS 875 boots)  were not made  of the same material.  They had a softer foamy feel.

  I am sure it is some sort of polymer.  You have probably seen a demo with rubber balls bouncing off.  One, that were made of traditional (ordered molecules) rubber bounced high and the other (made of non-ordered molecules) did not.  The question is, does it really translate to skating...  The adult skaters who chimed in, claimed these insoles were wonderful! 

I could see this material being built into the toe area of the boot, since you land jumps on the toe.  I am not sure how much shock absorption is needed when you are not in the process of landing.  The adult skaters said having the insoles makes you feel less tired- could be a placebo effect :-)

[Purple Sparkly]

Jackson skates have a layered cork sole and the Elite footbed system that are both supposed to increase shock absorption.

I think the Elite footbed system is more comfortable than the SP Teri, but I don't know if it increases shock absorption.  I am overall much happier with these skates, but I don't know if it is because of any increase in shock absorption or just because they fit better.

[sarahspins]

or just because they fit better.

Better fit - happier feet   The extra padding under the insole doesn't hurt either.. I was never a fan of the thin sock liners standard in SP Teri.