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SMURF heel counters
Heel counters in bonded leather are an important solution when reinforcing footwear.
Moreover, they are a product that the market rewards, but also a reinforcement that can be improved thanks to research, both by the producers of the materials and by the producers of the heel counters themselves.
The drive to make better heel counters has led us to develop a new product with improved physical characteristics, such as softness and elasticity, producing a number of benefits in terms of comfort, strength and durability.
The innovative nature of our SMURF heel counters lies in the perfect combination of specially-crafted bonded leather and a custom adhesive to cover the heel counter.
An integral part of the product, the adhesive penetrates the bonded fibres and enhances their elasticity.
These measures have led to important benefits for shoe manufacturers, including less ‘stickiness’ at room temperature, which makes the insertion of the counter into the upper and any subsequent adjustments easier than ever.
The elasticity of our SMURF heel counters is clear even once the shoe is assembled and worn.