Footwear

High-tech needs reach from head to toe – especially when it comes to comfortable, durable footwear. Slippers on a Sunday evening or high-intensity running shoes for a marathon, all footwear could benefit from plastics offerings from The Dow Chemical Company (Dow).

ENGAGE™ polyolefin elastomers are a prime example. They have been used in the shaft and bottom of industrial boots to reduce the weight and improve the durability over thermal rubber. And in slipper applications, they contribute comfort, hot and cold temperature resistance, aesthetics and longevity all while reducing cycle times and improving lot-to-lot quality.