RUNNING
Our newest, most advanced running silhouette.

- Maximum cushioning, two-piece APL FutureFoam midsole specifically tuned for running.
- Slanted shank plate encourages forward motion upon foot strike.
- Lightweight, solid rubber outsole designed for road and gym use.
- APL AeroLux upper combines a lightweight woven textile that is breathable and strong with thin layers of support and vector flow lines.
- 3D molded heel padding and microfiber collar edges.
- All new proprietary 5mm APL Souffle sockliner.
- The 8mm drop from the heel to the forefoot places your foot in a natural position for efficient running.
APL’s running silhouette features a spectacular slip-on design combined with a dynamic high-elastic 3D stretch rebound upper that moves with your feet.

- High-elastic 3D stretch rebound TechLoom upper dynamically woven to move with your feet
- Strategically placed ventilation zones allow enhanced airflow to keep your feet cool and dry
- Internal cage provides additional support and customizable lockdown while still allowing full rang of motion
- Phantom lace loop eyelet offers the option to tuck your laces for a streamlined look
- Convertible design allows you to remove your laces completely, transforming your shoes into a slip-on while still providing great fit and support
- Propelium™ is designed to maximize energy generation and provide superior comfort that will maintain midsole structural integrity longer than conventional EVA
- Lightweight Propelium midsole. Durable rubber outsole with forefoot crash pad
- The 8mm drop from the heel to the forefoot places your foot in a natural running position
Our lightest running shoe features a slip-on design and custom milled satin or embossed sporty elastic strap. Designed to travel with you through all aspects of your life.

- Seamless high-elastic stretch rebound TechLoom upper for extreme stretch that moves with your feet
- Custom-milled satin elastic strap allows quick ingress and egress
- Slip-on design provides ultimate comfort and a seamless fit
- Propelium™ is designed to maximize energy generation and provide superior comfort that will maintain midsole structural integrity longer than conventional EVA
- Newly developed lightweight Propelium midsole and new traction pattern. Durable rubber outsole with forefoot crash pad
- The lightest APL running shoe ever weighing in at 6.8oz in a women’s size 7.5
- The 8mm drop from the heel to the forefoot places your foot in a natural running position
The sleek and streamlined lightweight upper and internal speed lacing system combine to move and hold your foot securely.

- Seamless high-elastic stretch rebound TechLoom upper for extreme stretch that moves with your feet
- Internal speed lacing system with exposed eyelets hold your foot securely in place while allowing full range of motion
- Phantom lace loop eyelet for a streamlined look
- Propelium™ is designed to maximize energy generation and provide superior comfort that will maintain midsole structural integrity longer than conventional EVA
- Newly developed lightweight Propelium midsole and new traction pattern. Durable rubber outsole with forefoot crash pad
- Weighs in at 6.8oz in a women’s size 7.5
- The 8mm drop from the heel to the forefoot places your foot in a natural running position
The iconic grid pattern, patented upper with 4-way stretch, moves with your feet while providing a comfortable, sock-like fit.

- 3D stretch TechLoom features an intricate grid pattern designed to move with your feet, providing a comfortable, sock-like fit
- Neoprene tongue with integrated collar offers exceptional fit and all-day comfort wrapped in a sleek, low-cut silhouette perfect for the gym or the street
- Midsole/outsole compound developed for direct ground contact, enabling the use of less rubber on the outsole, significantly reducing the weight of the shoes
- Propelium™ is designed to maximize energy generation and provide superior comfort that will maintain midsole structural integrity longer than conventional EVA
- Inspired by the shape of a feather, the outsole incorporates natural motion flex grooves that react to every moment
- The 8mm drop from the heel to the forefoot places your foot in a natural running position
The iconic APL® TechLoom Pro is our classic APL running shoe that started a movement with its revolutionary one-piece upper delivering exceptional fit and performance.

- Revolutionary TechLoom upper construction is seamlessly woven from performance textiles resulting in a true one-piece upper for an exceptional fit
- Engineered into a single layer; support, breathability, flex, and strength are all strategically designed and placed in key areas where each of these specific features are needed
- Midsole/outsole compound developed for direct ground contact, significantly reducing the weight of the shoes
- Propelium™ is designed to maximize energy generation and provide superior comfort that will maintain midsole structural integrity longer than conventional EVA
- Inspired by the shape of a feather, the outsole incorporates natural motion flex grooves that react to every moment
- The 8mm drop from the heel to the forefoot places your foot in a natural running position
The LOAD 'N LAUNCH® device for running shoes is implanted in a forefoot cavity and specifically engineered with 6 compression springs, which compress during foot strike, begin to release during mid stance and then fully release during the final stage of the Stance Phase, which is toe-off or "propulsion". In order to increase running speed an increase in force or pressure is required when the forefoot strikes the ground.

The LOAD 'N LAUNCH® 6-spring running device is designed to maximize force by combining the exertion produced by the runner with the compression/release assistance of the 6-spring system.
Propelium™ is a unique compound developed by APL® for use in its EVA running shoe midsole and outsole on the TechLoom Pro, TechLoom Phantom, TechLoom Bliss, TechLoom Breeze, TechLoom Wave, Big Logo TechLoom Slides, the Ascend, and TechLoom Chelsea training models. The material is designed to provide enhanced cushioning, shock absorption and energy generation, while extending the life of the midsole structure. Propelium helps the running shoe midsole maintain a higher level of structural integrity through extended use by the runner.

- Lightweight and strong, the outside is inspired by the shape of a feather
- Developed for direct ground contact, enabling the use of less rubber on the outsole, significantly reducing weight
- Natural motion flex grooves react to every movement you make
- 8mm drop from the heel to the forefoot places your foot in a natural position for efficient running
- Solid rubber is placed only in highest wear areas for increased durability
- Advanced midsole compound engineered to last longer than conventional EVA
TRAINING
Our newest and first low top training shoe is designed and engineered for every workout intensity from HIIT to cross training.

- Newly developed molded Lycra collar and tongue with sculpted heel to provide full range of motion
- Non-stretch TechLoom forefoot keeps your foot secure and stable throughout your workout
- New lacing system limits lace-loosening during your workout to keep you performing your best
- Phantom lace loop eyelet offers the option to tuck your laces for a streamlined look
- New sockliner offers exceptional cushioning to handle even the most extreme training session
- Propelium™ is designed to maximize energy generation and provide superior comfort that will maintain midsole structural integrity longer than conventional EVA
- Lightweight Propelium midsole. Durable rubber outsole with forefoot crash pad
- The 8mm drop from the heel to the forefoot places your foot in a natural running position
BASKETBALL
Ten years in the making, and 10 years ahead of its time, the APL Concept X truly revolutionizes the game of basketball.

- Load ’N Launch® Carbon 10 uses a full-length carbon fiber plate and ten large coil springs to instantly increase vertical leap.
- APL FutureFoam midsole is lightweight and responsive, providing great cushioning and energy return.
- Clear rubber outsole and carved midsole fully display the internal technology.
- New APL Exolock construction uses a series of embroidery techniques to add custom tuned support specifically where it’s needed.
- 100% thread-based upper minimizes waste during production.
- Dual-compound sicklier is specifically designed to work in conjunction with the Load ’N Launch® Carbon 10 technology.
The revolutionary Load ‘N Launch® technology that was Banned by the NBA is given new life in the APL SUPERFUTURE.

- NBA banned Eight Spring Load ’N Launch® device embedded in forefoot to instantly increase vertical leap.
- APL FutureFoam midsole is lightweight and responsive, providing great cushioning and energy return.
- High top TechLoom bootie provides a sock-like fit and quick ingress and egress.
- Elastic cross straps work in conjunction with synthetic overlays to keep your foot planted.
- Highly padded external collar with Velcro strap allows infinite levels of lockdown to provide as much support as you need.
- Clear rubber outsole with multi direction traction keeps you light on your feet.
The vast majority of athletic footwear companies focus their research and development efforts on shock absorption and cushioning.

In testing situations, athletes have experienced increases of several inches on their vertical leap wearing Athletic Propulsion Labs® basketball shoes with the Load ‘N Launch® technology. In some cases, athletes who were the proverbial “inches away” from being able to dunk a basketball on the regulation 10-foot basket, were able to dunk the ball when wearing Athletic Propulsion Labs® shoes. These are not training shoes. Athletic Propulsion Labs® has created actual playing shoes designed to make players jump higher during a game – increasing the benefits to a player’s jump shot, rebounding, dunking and shot blocking ability.
While results will vary based upon the athletic ability and physical conditioning of those wearing Athletic Propulsion Labs® shoes, the Load ‘N Launch® technology is designed to provide an instant advantage to virtually everyone who wears the product and engages in jumping on a basketball court.
We have examined every aspect of the Concept 1 basketball shoe, from the materials used to the placement of our Load ‘N Launch® technology. Our wear testers indicated they had seen a noticeable increase in their vertical leaps, felt lighter on their feet, and were more explosive for longer periods of time which was then verified through independent testing.

We tested our shoes at a leading United States university's biomechanics lab with two biomechanics Ph.D's who specialize in vertical leap. To measure the vertical leap of the participants, we used both a vertec and Kistler Force Plates. We chose to use both a vertec and Kistler Force Plates because the vertec is what both the NBA and NFL combines use to measure the official vertical leap of the participants and Kistler Force Plates are considered the gold standard for measuring vertical leap within the scientific community. The Ph.D's compared Athletic Propulsion Labs® Concept 1 against a leading brands most expensive high performance basketball shoe.
The two biomechanics Ph.D's, who specialize in vertical leap, concluded that Athletic Propulsion Labs® Concept 1 provided a STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT increase in vertical leap compared to a leading brands most expensive high performance basketball shoe. Furthermore, they concluded that the participants were able to jump higher using less energy which translated to the wearer feeling lighter on their feet and more explosive for longer periods of time. The researchers independently observed and concluded participants were able to jump higher instantly. The Ph.D's noticed that the more the participants wore the shoes, the more they used the proper technique needed to correctly engage the device, which translated to higher jumps. In the testing environment at this university's biomechanics lab, 11 of the 12 participants jumped higher instantly in Athletic Propulsion Labs® shoes compared to the leading brands most expensive high performance basketball shoe. In addition, some participants saw an increase of up to 3.5 inches instantly in their vertical leap. In a game that is all about inches and explosiveness, any extra increase a player achieves in vertical leap can potentially translate into grabbing more rebounds, blocking more shots, and even scoring more points.
The Athletic Propulsion Labs® Load ‘N Launch™ system is designed to maximize a player’s compression-propulsion-liftoff response. We’ve dubbed this, "The Science of Jumpology."
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HOW IT WORKS
The Athletic Propulsion Labs® Concept 1 Basketball shoe technology is centered around a revolutionary patent-pending propulsion device, which is implanted in a cavity under the forefoot, in front of the ball of the foot and the flex zone. Further back on the outsole of the shoe lies the unique high density Thermosplastic Urethane Load ‘N Launch™ shank, which provides another level of engagement in the compression-propulsion-liftoff response. The propulsion shank provides a level of stability between the forefoot and the heel while also absorbing shock and enhancing the transfer of energy to the Load ‘N Launch™ forefoot device to maximize vertical leap performance. -
CUSHIONING, COMFORT AND ENERGY RETURN
The beauty of the Load ‘N Launch™ device is that while it is embedded under the forefoot in the midsole, the individual wearing Athletic Propulsion Labs® basketball shoes cannot feel the device against their foot. In addition, we utilize extremely high rebound EVA in the midsole of the shoe, as well as in the insole that lies underneath the sockliner of the shoe. The resultant effect is that we maximize cushioning, comfort and the return of energy to the foot during the jumping or liftoff phase. -
THE LOAD SEQUENCE
In the Load Sequence, the APL's Load ‘N Launch™ system relies upon an integrated response curve that begins the instant an athlete starts the jumping process. As the athlete applies force to the front of the foot during the Load Sequence in preparation for liftoff, the Load ‘N Launch™ forefoot device and the high-rebound EVA midsole compress in unison. This action generates an enormous amount of energy exerted downward into the device. -
THE LAUNCH SEQUENCE
During the Launch Sequence, the athlete begins to release the massive force that has been exerted downward and the energy is transferred in reverse order up through the Load ‘N Launch™ device. This reaction creates a dramatic sensation of lift that increases the vertical leap of the athlete wearing the shoe. While results will vary depending upon the athletic ability, physical condition, body weight and muscle fiber response levels within certain individuals, the Athletic Propulsion Labs® shoes featuring the Load ‘N Launch™ system have provided as much as 3.5 inches of additional vertical leap to athletes wearing the shoes. Because of the unique construction of the device and its location in the shoe, certain athletes have found that the more they wear the Athletic Propulsion Labs® shoes and understand what it can instantly do for them, the more benefit they seem to derive from the Load ‘N Launch™ device.