The Extra LightSafeShoe is a safety shoe that combines the use of more efficient and innovative raw materials, such as polyurethane (PU) with reduced density and the incorporation of hollow or expandable microparticles in the PU formulation. Created using new footwear production processes that reduce the consumption of raw materials and lead to a reduction in weight and consequently the comfort of the shoe.
Promoters:
- AMF- Albano Miguel Fernandes, Lda;
- 3DC – Intelligent Nature, Lda;
- CTCP- Footwear Technology Centre of Portugal;
- IPB – Polytechnic Institute of Bragança.
Challenges Addressed:
The developments carried out within the scope of this project have made it possible, among other things:
• The development of lighter safety footwear;;
• Re-use of waste generated in the production of footwear.
Practical Benefits for Society:
After the Extra LightSafeShoe was finalised, several benefits were achieved, such as:
• Wearers of this footwear now have lighter and more comfortable footwear on the market;
• Reduction in waste/waste to rubbish.
