Footwear

Footwear is more than style—it’s engineering for comfort, durability, and sustainability. From high-performance sports shoes to everyday wear, Evonik delivers innovative materials and additives that enable lightweight designs, superior cushioning, and eco-friendly formulations, redefining what footwear can achieve.

Why Choose Evonik for Footwear Manufacturing?

• Unmatched Comfort & Stability: Achieve precise foam structures, strong bonding, and lightweight designs for superior performance.

• Sustainability at the Core: Reduce waste and create eco-friendly formulations without compromising quality.

• Tailored Expertise: Our solutions are engineered for your unique footwear challenges —from sports to lifestyle applications.

Solutions by Application

Foam Components for Comfort

• DABCO® – High-efficiency catalysts for polyurethane foam, delivering optimal softness, resilience and processing reliability.

• TEGOSTAB® – Advanced surfactants for stable foam formation, ensuring consistent quality in midsoles and insoles.

Adhesives & Bonding Systems

• GORAPUR® – Reactive polyurethane adhesives for strong, flexible bonding in shoe assembly and long-lasting durability.

High-Performance Polymers for Structural Parts

• VESTAMID® – Polyamide-based materials for midsoles and outsoles.

Sustainable Rubber Solutions

• VESTENAMER® – Trans-polyoctenamer for enabling recycled rubber materials and improving rubber foaming processes in outsole manufacturing.

Your Evonik Advantage

• Proven Performance: Strong portfolio trusted by leading footwear brands worldwide.

• Global Compliance: Solutions meet stringent safety and environmental standards.

• Innovation You Can Trust: Decades of expertise in polyurethane chemistry and polymer technology.

Ready to Redefine Footwear Performance?

Discover how Evonik’s advanced solutions can help you create shoes that combine comfort, durability, and sustainability. 
Contact us today or explore our solutions to start your journey toward smarter footwear innovation.