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From the original customizable footbeds to the award-winning SOLE sandal. Orthopedics, meet design
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The original platform in Sport Flips, Casual Flips, Premium Leather Flips and Slides.
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"The best flip-flops ever" - I.D. ADR judge
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The original platform transformed into a sporty, strappy sandal. Due to launch Spring 2014
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New, thinner and more formal cork platform, in one of many upper designs. Due to launch Spring 2014
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Cork wrapped Casual Flip even contained 30% cork in the midsole.
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The key to SOLE's successful footwear lines are the shape - the high medial arch is supportive but flexible and the deep heel cup encourages the fat pad under the heel to function naturally.
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3M Thinsulate insulation was used to create the insulated models, in three different thicknesses for different sports and activities.
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Bio-composite plastic clips, paper strings and recycled/recyclable paper backing cards created a beautiful package that was sustainable, eye-catching, and allowed the consumer to easily take the product out to feel and try in their shoe.
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Older packaging was made of PLA (polylactic acid), a bioplastic made from corn starch. As far as I know, this was the first use of PLA in non-food-related packaging. New materials and sustainability are one of my primary focuses.
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