Mizuno running shoes made with Pebax Rnew
12/01/2009
Japanese sporting goods brand Mizuno is using thermoplastic elastomer Pebax Rnew for the Wave Technology plates in four models of high performance running shoes set to debut this year.
Pebax Rnew is made from renewable resources and castor oil and, according to Arkema which produces the elastomer, it contributes to global warming reduction. It will be used in the men’s and women’s models of the Wave Rider 12, Wave Inspire 5, Wave Creation 10, and Wave Nirvana 5.Mizuno USA’s director of marketing of athletic footwear, Rod Foley, said: “By being the first in Athletic Footwear industry to use Pebax Rnew, we continue to exemplify our commitment to managing the limited resources that the earth provides.”
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