Abstract: A shock absorbing pad is formed of first and second interleaved constituent components of different hardness which are interleaved through the thickness of the pad for absorbing forces applied in the direction of the pad thickness. The pads are formed by die cutting interim pads from mats of the first and second materials with the pads comprising constituent components that are separable. The constituent components are separated and respectively associated with different constituent components formed of the other material to provide the desired pad formed of the two interleaved different materials.