Advantages and disadvantages of foam soles?

1, advantages: the material is very light, so many slippers and casual shoes will use foam soles, and some shoes are very well made and soft and light to wear.

2. Disadvantages: insufficient anti-slip. Although some patterns or grooves are designed, they are still too slippery compared with other materials, especially in rainy and snowy weather, slippers are even more unsuitable, and it is easy to slip in the bathroom.

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Sole integral type

1, the most common integrated sole is EVA foam sole, which has low cost and poor skid resistance. When the sole is wet, it is like putting on roller skates. Reebok's 3D sole is the best "spokesperson" for this kind of EVA disposable foam sole.

2.PU sole: Adi and Nike don't use this kind of sole very much. PU sole belongs to low-temperature forming sole. PU bottom is light, but it is not suitable for water. When it meets water, it will have a chemical reaction, and it will corrode layer by layer.

3. Pure rubber soles: Pure rubber soles are mostly used for outdoor hiking shoes, or work shoes and electrician shoes. The whole sole is made of rubber, which has the advantages of wear resistance and non-slip, but is too heavy. Work shoes of cats generally uses this kind of sole, which is also called insulating sole.