WINDHAM, NH— February 24th, 2026— SQAIRZ, the performance footwear brand built on ground-force science and biomechanical innovation, today announced a long-term partnership with Blumaka, the industry leader in sustainable, high-performance foam technology. Beginning in 2026, Blumaka footbeds will be integrated across all SQAIRZ footwear models spanning golf, baseball, softball, and pickleball.
This partnership centers on a shared performance principle: what happens underfoot directly shapes athletic output. Ground Reaction Force is the engine behind rotational power, acceleration, and balance. Optimizing how that force transfers through the foot has long been central to SQAIRZ design. Integrating Blumaka technology across the entire lineup strengthens that connection by stabilizing the foot inside the shoe, minimizing energy loss, and enhancing the performance platform already validated across multiple sports.
Performance Where It Matters Most
Independent biomechanics testing comparing Blumaka NonSlip footbeds to standard insoles showed measurable advantages across key athletic performance metrics.
Findings included:
• Controlled golf testing showing 7–9% distance increases
• 80% of athletes demonstrating faster start-stop movement
• 90% of athletes showing faster sprint performance
• Approximately 14% higher energy return versus average aftermarket alternatives
• About 17% more cushioning while maintaining structural stability and durability
• Anti-slip construction designed to reduce internal foot movement and energy loss
• Durability engineered for 1,000+ miles of athletic use
Blumaka footbeds are manufactured using up to 85% recycled material, with a production process achieving 99% less water usage and a 65% lower carbon footprint compared with traditional foam manufacturing.
Proven Results Across Three Sports
SQAIRZ footwear has been independently validated across golf, baseball, and pickleball, making the Blumaka partnership a natural extension of an already performance-driven platform.
Golf Performance
Independent testing has shown SQAIRZ golfers experience:
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An average increase of 12 yards in distance
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3.9 MPH gains in swing speed
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30% tighter dispersion for improved accuracy
Since launch, SQAIRZ has been:
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Named Most Stable Golf Shoe by MyGolfSpy
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Featured on Golf Digest’s Best Golf Shoes list six consecutive years
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Called Best Performing Golf Shoe by Sports Illustrated
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Crowned Best Golf Shoe of 2025 by Golf News Net and Golfers Authority
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Voted Reader’s Choice 2025: Best Looking Spiked Golf Shoe by Golf Fanatics
Pickleball Performance
In a first-of-its-kind clinical study comparing balance and stability across commercially available pickleball shoes, SQAIRZ emerged as the clear leader—outperforming major athletic brands.
Using motion-capture technology in live tournament conditions, researchers found:
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15.15% average balance improvement versus players’ own shoes
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26.5% better balance compared to leading competitors
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Immediate stabilization of head sway and lateral ankle movement
SQAIRZ pickleball footwear has since been ranked the #1 Pickleball Shoe by Pickleheads, and is worn by top professionals, including Major League Pickleball athletes.
Baseball & Softball Performance
SQAIRZ baseball and softball shoes are the first-ever biomechanically corrective cleats and have been proven to:
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Increase throwing velocity by an average of 1.8 MPH
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Improve 5-yard sprint speed across professional, collegiate, and high school levels
SQAIRZ is the Official Footwear Partner of Major League Baseball Players, Inc., the Minor League Baseball Players Association, Perfect Game, Diamond Allegiance, and the High School Baseball National Championship Series.
Looking Ahead to 2026
By integrating Blumaka footbeds into every 2026 model, SQAIRZ reinforces its commitment to delivering measurable performance gains, long-term durability, and responsible innovation.
“Blumaka brings real innovation to an area that directly affects performance,” said Bob Winskowicz, Founder and CEO of SQAIRZ. “Their ability to combine high-performance foam with responsible manufacturing makes this a meaningful partnership for the future of our brand.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Sqairz because we share the same obsession with maximizing ground reaction force,” said Stuart Jenkins, Founder of Blumaka. “Sqairz engineers footwear to help athletes generate more power from the ground. Blumaka engineers insoles that lock the foot in place and optimize force transfer inside the shoe. The most advanced ground reaction force shoe deserves the most advanced ground reaction force insole. Together, we create a complete performance system — more stability, more power, more measurable results.”
About Blumaka
Blumaka is a materials innovation company that develops high-performance athletic footbed technology using recycled footwear foam waste. The NonSlip technology is layered onto high performance foam to make the perfect combination of durability, comfort, and performance. Their footbeds are engineered for durability beyond 1,000 miles, delivering consistent energy return, stability, and underfoot support while achieving up to 85% recycled content, a 99% reduction in water usage, and a 65% lower carbon footprint than traditional foam manufacturing. Blumaka operates a vertically integrated, GRS-certified production process with full supplier traceability and ethical labor standards.
About SQAIRZ
SQAIRZ is a performance footwear brand built on ground-force science and biomechanical innovation. With patented technology and independent clinical validation, SQAIRZ delivers measurable improvements in balance, stability, and power for athletes across golf, baseball, softball, and pickleball.
Media Contact:
Patrick Bernardi
Chief Marketing Officer
patrick@sqairz.com