Running ConstructionRunning sole systems
Develop a road-running sole around the runner, training purpose and intended construction. Review midsole geometry, outsole coverage and the upper interface as one specification.
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Material & Process
Supercritical midsoles
Explore supercritical midsole development around the intended application, polymer grade and complete sole construction. Define the material targets and evaluation plan before comparing samples.
Start with
the right questions.
A supercritical foam brief needs more than a process name. Start with the reference geometry, desired underfoot response and cost target, then review the candidate polymer, foaming route and assembly requirements with the factory. Sample comparisons should use agreed conditioning and measurement methods, with results tied to the actual component version.
Project overviewA direction to develop.
A direction to develop.
A brief to define.
| Project format | Midsole · Sole unit · Footwear project |
|---|---|
| Application | Road-running midsole development, Cushioned everyday footwear concepts, Slide and one-piece foam footwear briefs |
| Specification | Defined with your brief, reference size and agreed evaluation methods. |
| Customisation | Material, geometry, colour, branding and construction reviewed by project. |
| Tooling & quantity | Existing or new tooling, size mix and order conditions confirmed after review. |
| Next step | Share references, priorities and the questions your sample should answer. |
Bring to the conversation
What we’ll define together.
- Polymer grade and proposed foaming route
- Density, hardness and rebound methods with conditioning
- Component architecture and colour requirements
- Reference-size dimensions, mass and tolerances
- Outsole coverage and assembly interfaces
- Compression and durability evaluation plan
- Tooling scope, sample costs and project timing
Keep the application in view
Trade-offs worth discussing.
- Review component mass together with geometry, dimensional stability and the intended evaluation criteria. A lower density alone does not settle the design.
- Compare candidate polymer grades and processing routes against the same sample brief, including bonding and finishing requirements.
- Check the proposed outsole and bonding system on the actual foam construction before approving the assembly.
Your starting questions.
- Which wearer, use case and reference size define the project?
- Which material properties and test methods will guide sample comparison?
- Does the design require separate materials, colours or component assemblies?
- Is the starting point a permitted existing tool or a new tooling proposal?
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Plan kids’ and junior footwear around the specified age range, last and use case. Coordinate component dimensions, flex evaluation, surface contact and market requirements within a clear development brief.
From a concept.
To a clearer brief.
Bring an application, a reference or an open question. Let’s turn it into a useful development brief.