Insight for better
product decisions.
We study footwear markets, materials, machinery, technology and software. You get well-informed product choices, and we invest in what improves quality and shortens development time.
Fields of research
Research that serves
your product.
It shapes what we develop next, and the capabilities we build to support your collection.
Materials
Materials judged
for your product.
Leathers, textiles and components are reviewed with suppliers and evaluated in our in-house laboratory before they are specified.
- Vendor areasMaterials and components reviewed with suppliers, beside the development team.
- In-house laboratoryPhysical and chemical tests show how a material will perform against your requirements, before it enters your collection.
- Alternative materialsMushroom-, tomato- and banana-based alternatives, bamboo linings, wool, cork, bio-PU and recycled rubber, among many more.
Outside perspectives
A wider view of
your market.
Outside perspectives sharpen our own, and ongoing technical research judges what each new development could mean for your product.
- Independent researchersOutside perspectives on markets, materials and technology.
- Market research companiesIndependent studies of the markets you sell to.
- Fairs and exhibitionsNew materials and equipment, seen first-hand.
Enquire
Tell us what
you need.
Share a few details and our team will be in touch.