Footwear co-development
Co-Develop a Footwear Platform With Springbak®
Co-development pairs your product team with Springbak® to build a custom variant of the patented composition for a specific shoe or category.
It is designed for brands that want a platform of their own, integrated into existing footwear designs rather than a new midsole tool.
Full partnership terms are on the patented OEM footwear technology page.
What co-development includes
- Joint variant definition under the co-development tier (SB-CD)
- Up to 3 prototype variations
- 4–8 months to a production-ready compound
- Certificate of conformance with every production lot
Who it suits
- Footwear brands and product teams with an active development calendar
- Minimum 3 years in footwear
- ISO 9001 or an equivalent quality management system
Patents and independent testing
In Weber State force-plate testing, more than twice the force was required to displace a standing subject on Springsoles compared with standing without them. The study measured standing stability only.
- U.S. Patent No. 5,554,694
- U.S. Patent No. 5,695,850
- U.S. Patent No. 6,120,880
- U.S. Patent No. 6,589,630 B1
Springbak patents · independent performance testing · partnership tiers
Frequently asked
- How long does Springbak® co-development take?
- Typically 4–8 months from brief to a production-ready compound.
- How many prototypes are included?
- Co-development includes 3 prototype variations.
- Do we need a new midsole tool?
- No. Springbak® is integrated into existing footwear designs.
- What are the partner requirements?
- At least 3 years in footwear and ISO 9001 or an equivalent quality management system.