Sole Design Material Masterclass: TPU vs Rubber vs EVA & Sole Construction Breakdowns

Get the Mini-Masterclass here: https://www.soledesignacademy.com/min... In this session, you’ll learn how to actually tell what a sole is made from (and how) We break down: The real difference between TPU vs rubber (and why you should look at transparency first ) Why Vibram = rubber (and never TPU) How to identify injection vs compression molding The role of EVA, PU, and co-moulded constructions How to spot manufacturing defects like air bubbles (and what they say about materials) Why some sole designs are simply not manufacturable By the way, if you’ve ever: Felt unsure starting a sole sketch, designed something that “looks good” but isn’t realistic or struggled to balance performance, cost, and construction: We've made a free sole design training: It's a step-by-step performance running sole sketch session. from blank page to final concept. You’ll learn: -How to design soles with the correct layout How to think in zones, function, and constraints How to plan your sole designs without getting stuck halfway How to make your ideas actually manufacturable → Access it here: https://www.soledesignacademy.com/min... Who This Is For: Aspiring footwear designers Industrial designers transitioning into footwear Designers tired of guessing materials and constructions