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Technical soles for professional and safety footwear: features and performance

Sep 4, 2025 | News

In the world of professional footwear, technical soles are essential to ensure safety, comfort, and durability. PBS Soles designs and manufactures high-performance soles tailored to withstand demanding work environments and challenging conditions.

Each sole is developed to meet specific technical requirements: abrasion resistance, grip on slippery surfaces, lightness, thermal insulation, and shock absorption. In this article, we explore the key characteristics of technical soles for work footwear, focusing on the materials and solutions offered by PBS Soles.

Custom design for every professional sector

Work shoes are not all the same. Depending on the sector—construction, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, industrial or agricultural—the required sole performance varies significantly.

PBS Soles collaborates with shoemakers and industry experts to design tailor-made soles that provide:

  • High grip on smooth, wet, or slippery surfaces
  • Strong resistance to wear, heat, and chemical agents
  • Shock absorption and fatigue reduction
  • Flexibility for long-lasting comfort during extended use
  • Compliance with safety regulations (e.g., EN ISO 20345)

The best materials for technical soles

PBS Soles selects materials based on the desired performance. The most used for work footwear soles are:

  • Rubber: ensures durability and excellent grip. Ideal for industrial settings, construction sites, and workshops.
  • Polyurethane (PU): lightweight and flexible, with excellent cushioning properties. Commonly used for dual-density or two-tone soles.
  • Technical microporous: suitable for orthopedic needs in healthcare and for custom insoles.
  • TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane): high abrasion resistance and flexibility even at low temperatures.

Customization, finishes, and molds

Beyond material choice, PBS Soles offers customization options such as:

  • Tread design to improve grip and liquid drainage
  • Varying densities between heel and forefoot
  • Surface finishes for easier cleaning
  • Integration with antistatic or heat-resistant inserts

We can produce soles with custom molds or adapt existing models with specific finishes, even in small production batches.

When safety starts from the sole

A well-designed sole can prevent injuries, improve worker comfort, and extend footwear lifespan. That’s why PBS Soles supports clients in selecting the most suitable solution, offering reliable technical soles that comply with standards and adapt to any type of job.

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PBS Soles Srl supports you in developing custom soles, even for small batches or experimental collections. If you are looking for customized production, we can support you from the drawing stage to the finished bottom.

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