Mechanical drainage of micro vibrations makes a tremendous difference, in a positive manner, on the total sound quality. It's really amazing how much improvement a quality footer can provide. Sorbothane was popular in the 1980s and is still being used today. However, it is now considered very entry level for footers and actually is not a good solution if your looking to improve on dynamics, clarity, and tight bass. Sorbothane detracts from all of those characteristics. I use Symposium Acoustics Rollerblock Jr + (the + means the upgraded balls to tungsten carbide). They work best when used in conjunction with the proper platform. I use the Symposium Acoustics Ultra platforms. Great product, not cheap but also not the most expensive on the market. Do your research and make the choice you are most comfortable with. As long as you land on a high grade product, with proven results, you will be well rewarded.