New generation of sole blocks
When developing new shoes nowadays, the design of the sole block faces stiff competition and significant global challenges. In fact, the sole block is an issue for any footwear brand wishing to adapt to consumer expectations while differentiating itself.
As a materials specialist, we want to understand the issues you encounter on sole blocks in order to offer you a solution adapted to your needs using our technological innovations.
As a materials specialist, we want to understand the issues you encounter on sole blocks in order to offer you a solution adapted to your needs using our technological innovations.
Issue
Each year, around 25 billion pairs of shoes are produced worldwide. It has become crucial for footwear brands to consider global issues in their design and implementation.
Furthermore, consumers are more sensitive to these issues: competition, price, economy, origin of materials, places where soles are produced, sustainability and social constraints.
In the "Sports and Outdoor", "Fashion & Lifestyle" and "Work and Uniform" shoe segments, we have developed - and are developing - innovative solutions for sole blocks (midsole + outsole).
To better understand your needs, we would like to invite you to share with us the critical points in your activity (design, production, assembly, sourcing, logistics, etc.) in order to develop suitable sole blocks.
Furthermore, consumers are more sensitive to these issues: competition, price, economy, origin of materials, places where soles are produced, sustainability and social constraints.
In the "Sports and Outdoor", "Fashion & Lifestyle" and "Work and Uniform" shoe segments, we have developed - and are developing - innovative solutions for sole blocks (midsole + outsole).
To better understand your needs, we would like to invite you to share with us the critical points in your activity (design, production, assembly, sourcing, logistics, etc.) in order to develop suitable sole blocks.
Solution
We have developed rubber outsole materials using raw materials from certified responsible channels.
They are:
At the same time, our R&D team is working on innovative, high-performance and environmentally responsible sole blocks (midsole + outsole).
For these two solutions, we aim for the best possible balance in terms of the complete life cycle of the soles, including the relocation of production in each geographical area.
They are:
- Over 90% bio-sourced
- Good grip performance (according to use)
- Resistant to abrasion, ensuring durability
At the same time, our R&D team is working on innovative, high-performance and environmentally responsible sole blocks (midsole + outsole).
For these two solutions, we aim for the best possible balance in terms of the complete life cycle of the soles, including the relocation of production in each geographical area.