Tag: Shoes
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The UITIC 2025 Congress in Shanghai featured the latest in footwear technology.
From August 31st to September 3rd, the UITIC Congress in Shanghai immersed attendees in the footwear industry by combining factory tours with presentations on the sector’s cutting-edge advances. President Sergio Dulio concluded the successful Congress by highlighting its key findings. The 22nd UITIC Congress, themed “Competitiveness and Sustainability in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,” took…
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Rubber in Footwear: From Ancient Innovation to Modern Shoes
Long before the modern shoe industry existed, the civilizations of Mesoamerica—including the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec—were pioneers in the use of rubber. While the Maya and Aztecs are famously known for crafting bouncy rubber balls used in ceremonial games, they also developed innovative methods of applying rubber to footwear. Unlike leather or plant-based sandals, rubber-soled…