They have the patented Ariat ATS technology for superior performance and comfort. Whether in the saddle or on the ground, products featuring our ATS Technology will dramatically reduce fatigue and stress in the feet, lower legs, and back. An exclusive gel-cushion insole conforms to your foot, while a composite fiber forked shank provides three times the stability of a steel shank. Additionally, our patented Duratread™ outsole is longwearing and provides superior traction.