Insights

Modern athletic footwear demands midsoles that balance performance, comfort, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. This session identifies key performance drivers, highlights critical material differences among TPEs, and showcases why specific materials such as Arnitel® TPE-E offer an optimal solution. You will gain practical strategies for achieving superior wearability, durability, and environmental impact reduction in next-generation footwear designs.

EVA. TPU. PEBA. Each brings something to the table – but none without compromise. Discover why Arnitel® Performance, a next-generation TPC, offers a more complete solution: high rebound, durability, climate resilience, and sustainable chemistry that meets the demands of modern trail running.

The norda™ 001A is the next step in trail running innovation. The trail shoe debuted at UTMB Chamonix with an Arnitel® Performance midsole by Envalior, delivering enhanced responsiveness and energy return.

The norda™ 005 isn’t just fast and light – it’s built to last. Powered by an Arnitel® Performance foam midsole, it delivers high energy return, long-term durability, and consistent performance in every condition. And it does it sustainably. Here’s how this next-generation material gives footwear designers – and athletes – an edge that goes the distance.

Although advanced recycling technology is on the horizon, biobased materials with the right performance can be utilized. Climate change, plastic waste and depleting resources are three important environmental themes for the selection of materials. Solutions can be offered with low carbon footprint by using materials, which preferably are recycled or biobased.

Trail runners are some of the most extreme athletes around – and the right shoe makes all the difference to their performance. The norda™ 005 brings together 3 advanced materials including Arnitel® TPC to create the lightest, fastest and most stable trail running shoes available.