Lab

Straight answers from the people who build soles.

Short guides on materials, sourcing and standards, written for product and sourcing teams.

Sourcing

Open mold vs. custom tooling: what a new sole really costs

Placeholder excerpt — $30,000+ and at least six months, or a proven open mold and a per-unit price.

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Choosing a midsole foam: EVA, ETPU, TPEE and PU compared

Placeholder excerpt — how EVA, ETPU, TPEE and PU compare underfoot.

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Safety standards explained: what EN ISO 20345, ASTM F2413 and CSA Z195 ask of a shoe

Placeholder excerpt — what the main regional safety standards ask of a finished shoe.

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