Lab
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.

Draft — final copy to come

Placeholder introduction.

Background

Placeholder text about open molds and custom tooling. The final article will set out the problem and why it matters for footwear brands.

How it works

Placeholder text. A technical walk-through of open molds and custom tooling.

Placeholder text. Supporting detail, figures and diagrams.

What it means for your shoe

Placeholder text. Practical takeaways for product and sourcing teams.