Step into Performance: Advanced Solutions for Modern Shoe Soles
Footwear is more than fashion - it’s engineering for comfort, durability, and safety. From sports shoes to work boots, soles must deliver robustness, elasticity, slip resistance, and enhanced traction on dry or wet ground. Evonik empowers manufacturers with innovative materials that meet these requirements while enabling modern designs such as colored and translucent soles.
Why Choose Evonik for Shoe Soles?
- Reinforcement: Our silica/silane systems optimize strength, elasticity, and temperature behavior while reducing abrasion.
- Design Freedom: Achieve stylish, lightweight soles without compromising performance.
Solutions by Application
Rubber-Based Soles
- ULTRASIL® – Precipitated silica engineered for superior traction, enhanced durability, and optimized energy performance.
- Sipernat® – high-performance carrier silica for easy processing and surface finish.
- AEROSIL® – Fumed silica for precise rheology control and enhanced compound performance.
- CARPLEX® – Silica-based reinforcement for premium abrasion resistance.
- Si 69, Si 75, Si 264 – Silane coupling agents for strong silica–rubber bonding and reduced hysteresis.
- X 50-S, X 266-S – Advanced silane systems for optimized dispersion and dynamic properties.
Thermoplastic Soles
VESTOPLAST® – Amorphous poly-alpha-olefins for flexible, and durable sole designs.
The Evonik Advantage
- Global Expertise: Decades of innovation in footwear materials and processing.
- Tailored Support: Our specialists help you optimize formulations for your unique requirements.
Ready to Elevate Your Footwear?
Discover how Evonik’s advanced solutions empower shoe sole designs that unite comfort, durability, and traction.
Contact us today or explore our solutions to start your journey toward next-generation footwear.