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Never before seen the FOOTWEAR FOUNDERS SOURCING KIT is a single sample of everything you need to have in your hands to design your footwear.

Animal Leathers (Various Thicknesses)

  • Cowhide
  • Calfskin
  • Lambskin
  • Pigskin
  • Goatskin
  • Horsehide
  • Croc
  • Ostrich
  • Lizard
  • Snakeskin
  • Stingray
  • Kangaroo

Leather Types

  • Suede Cow
  • Kid Suede
  • Nubuck Suede
  • Pigskin Suede
  • Sheepskin Suede
  • Goatskin Suede
  • Perforated leather or suede example (brogue)
  • Brushed suede
  • Oiled suede
  • Waxed Suede
  • Veg Tanned
  • Pebble
  • Matte
  • Leather Board
  • Composite Leather
  • Sole Leather
  • Crust Leather
  • Full Grain
  • Top Grain
  • Genuine

Manmade Synthetic Materials

  • Water Bottle Plastic Fabric
  • Nylon
  • Canvas
  • Cork
  • Denim
  • Spandex
  • Polyester
  • Polyurethane (PU)

Sustainable Plant Based Synthetic Leather

  • Cactus
  • Coffee
  • Pineapple
  • Mushroom
  • Lemon
  • Apple
  • Barley

Shoe Parts

  • Welts
    • Stitched and unstitched
    • Plastic & Leather
  • Shank
    • Metal
    • Plastic
    • Fiberglass
  • Toe/Heel Counter
    • Standard
    • Recycled
    • Steel
    • Composite
  • Zippers (multiple sizes)
    • Plastic
    • Metal
  • Rubber Tread
  • Laces
    • Round
    • Flat
    • Leather
  • Threads
  • Foam (Various Density)

Finished Insoles

  • Memory Foam
  • Gel
  • Standard

Finished Soles

  • Rubber
    • Vibram
    • Lactae-Hevea Sole
    • Dainite Sole
  • EVA
  • TPE
  • TPU
  • SEBS
  • STACKED LEATHER

Heels

  • Multiple heights block heel
  • Multiple heights skinny heel

Sourcing Kit

SKU: 364215375135191
$649.00Price
Expected to ship Spring 2025
  • Different types of leather zippers, buckles, toe caps, outsoles, insoles, heels, welts and more...this kit gives an example of most options common in footwear to inspire and educate during the design process.

    Not sure the difference in flexibility a PVC vs. EVA outsole?

    Not sure if you want to use lambskin or cowhide?

    Interested in feeling mushroom leather or lemon leather?

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