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Open Pour Molding

The manufacturing process for the outsoles in which the polyurethane (PU) is poured directly into the mold cavity. Single unit soles are made by pouring the PU into the mold and allowing the outsole to harden. Direct attached soles can be made utilizing this process. (See direct attach.)

Committee

Footwear & Tire

Date Added to Lexicon

06/12/2023

Technical Report/Other Source (Author, Title of report. Publisher, Year.)

ASB TR 097, Terminology Used for Forensic Footwear and Tire Evidence. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 2019. Source link