Bauerfeind has developed a new injection molding systems for manufacturing synthetic foot orthoses by combining two types of plastic in a single orthotic core. With three different degrees of firmness, the asymmetric "weightflex-X" in the core supports the wearer with a variable supporting force depending on the individual condition of the foot, therapeutic goals and body weight. Thanks to their flexibility in the forefoot and heel areas, the foot orthoses can easily be worn in shoes with higher heels.

Excitement is already mounting in Brazil, as the nation looks forward to hosting both the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. And Bauerfeind AG from the Thuringian town of Zeulenroda now has its own presence in the country: at the end of March, the first Bauerfeind shop in South America was officially opened in São Paulo. Its product range is targeted at people of all ages who are actively involved in sport.