Mind Your Step 06 : Bio-bonding

Footwear construction has relied on adhesives for generations. Bio-bonding explores the designers, materials and emerging technologies redefining how shoes are made.

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Between The Lines 030 : Martin Sallières
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Article Preview → Mind Your Step : Bio-bonding Most modern shoes are held together by glue. It is such a familiar part of footwear construction that often remains behind the scenes when conversations tend to focus on design and performance
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