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Soles and heels: there is no getting away from sustainability

By now it is clear and obvious, the world of footwear structures can no longer ignore the issues of sustainability, the constant and incremental search for new materials, whether they are of organic or recycled origin. Almost all of the innovative designs proposed for the upcoming fall winter 2023/24 have emphasized environmental friendliness. If we look at the aesthetic themes emphasized, thick and important bottoms designed specially to accompany the new wave of boots that will undoubtedly invade future winter storefronts jump out at us. But the theme of the height of the bottoms and their solid and massive appearance remains well anchored even in the low models, whether sneakers or loafers. Colors and graphics, a theme usually unaccustomed for the cold months, are instead making their way into the 2023s. Beware the graphics are also going to invade the territories of elegance, which is unlikely to be expressed in minimalist tones.

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Soles and Heels report A/W ’23-24

By now it is clear and obvious, the world of footwear structures can no longer ignore the issues of sustainability, the constant and incremental search for new materials, whether they are of organic or recycled origin. Almost all of the innovative designs proposed for the upcoming fall winter 2023/24 have emphasized environmental friendliness.

The ‘Sustainable Vision’ of OrthoLite®

Present at the last edition of Lineapelle, the company once again confirmed its concrete and innovative commitment to sustainability with products like Cirql technology and the eco-formulations of Hybrid, HybridPlus-Recycled™ and HybridPlus-Bio.

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Wrapping, light and performing, the Wrap Tech by Vibram

Vibram, a leading brand in the production of high-performance rubber soles, for next winter 23/24 presents three different versions of Vibram Wrap Tech, an evolution of the concept that combines performance and lightness in a "wrapping" construction.

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Go!Zero by Gommus: a better world, starting with the soles!

Innovative and eco-conscious, Gommus proposes with its Go!Zero brand four different paths to reduce or zero waste creation, while respecting maximum lightness and comfort.

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Cuoio di Toscana Prize debuts during Milan Fashion Week

Cuoio di Toscana Prize, the initiative held by the tanning Consortium which aims at supporting young creatives and eco-sustainable projects, was launched during Milan Fashion Week.

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WoolRubber, ACBC's new technology reuses textile industry waste

ACBC, a company specialised in the consultancy, design and production of increasingly sustainable footwear and products, presents WoolRubber, a new technology that reuses waste from the Italian yarn industry.

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Texon lanches Ecostrobe

Presented at Lineapelle, Ecostrobe is the ultimate solution for sustainable insoles because it is made from 100 percent recycled material.

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Fiberlite by Michelin: more lightness and strength

The new Michelin Soles technology able to combine lightness and strength and already successfully used by many brand partners.

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Arsutoria #475

Inside Arsutoria Magazine you will find the latest industry news, photo galleries with shoe, bag and material trends, and interviews with professionals and experts in the world of footwear and leather goods.