PBS Soles Srl: 70 years of experience in footwear sole manufacturing

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Our Story

An evolution spanning three generations

PBS Soles Srl was founded over 70 years ago as a small artisan business specializing in the production of wooden soles. In the 1970s, the company successfully adapted to market changes by introducing cork as a new reference material.

Over time – especially in recent decades – demand has shifted toward more innovative and high-performance materials, such as microporous EVA, rubber, and agglomerated cork. This led the company to invest in new machinery and technologies, while maintaining a production approach with a strong manual and artisanal component.

Today, PBS Soles Srl is a flexible and international industrial company, with 70% of its production exported to major European markets.

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Production Philosophy

Industry with an artisan’s touch

PBS Soles Srl’s value lies in its ability to combine technology with manual craftsmanship, precisely meeting the needs of footwear manufacturers and designers.

About 50% of production is still handcrafted – a distinctive element that allows the company to manage even the smallest orders, producing custom soles for capsule collections, prototypes, and small-batch runs.

Each sole is designed in collaboration with model makers and stylists, combining functionality and style. Focus on raw materials, fine-tuning, and details ensures that every sole, whether custom or mass-produced, offers industrial efficiency and artisanal quality.

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Our Values

Industrial production with an artisanal touch

PBS Soles Srl combines the efficiency of industrial manufacturing with the attention to detail of traditional craftsmanship. Our added value lies in our ability to produce custom soles even in small batches, offering maximum flexibility to our clients.

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Passion

Our dedication drives us every day.

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Respect

For our clients, materials, and the environment.

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Honesty

Transparent, trustworthy relationships with every partner.

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Belonging

A team working with a common goal.

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Drive

Constant innovation to stay competitive.

Where we work

A production rooted in Italy, distributed across Europe

The entire production process takes place in Italy, at the PBS Soles Srl headquarters, where every phase – from design to finishing – is managed in-house to ensure quality, control, and consistency.

Una produzione radicata in Italia distribuita in Europa

Thanks to a well-established commercial network, the company exports around 70% of its production to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and other European countries, collaborating with footwear manufacturers, established brands, and design studios.

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Collaborations and partners

We co-design with footwear creators

PBS Soles Srl works alongside various stakeholders in the footwear industry: shoe manufacturers, designers, model makers, and brand managers. Each project starts with an idea or a shared sketch, which is then turned into a customized and consistent base aligned with the brand identity.

Our ability to offer solutions even for small production runs is highly appreciated by those involved in prototyping or new line development. Every client can rely on a direct, professional, and human relationship that reflects the artisanal spirit of the company.

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our products

Technology and Quality Craftsmanship

Customized soles for every need, designed to combine functionality, comfort and style, and adaptable to every type of footwear, from technical to fashion.

Soles for every style, function and material

PBS Soles Srl offers a wide range of soles for footwear, ensuring the perfect balance between innovation and tradition. Thanks to flexible production, we also manufacture custom soles in small quantities.