The Difference Between Cemented Shoes and Vulcanized Shoes

There are significant differences in the manufacturing process of cold-glued shoes and vulcanized shoes.

Cold-glued shoes, such as common sports shoes (brands such as Adidas and Nike), use a cold-gluing process that relies on glue to bond the upper to the sole.

Vulcanized shoes, represented by brands such as Converse and Vans, use a vulcanization process, that is, the sole and the upper are vulcanized by high temperature and high pressure to form an integrated structure.

Fujian is the main production place of cold-glued shoes. It brings together a large number of sports shoe manufacturers, has a complete industrial chain and advanced production equipment, and provides strong support for the production of cold-glued shoes. In contrast, Zhejiang is the hometown of vulcanized shoes. The factories here have rich experience in vulcanized shoe production and can produce vulcanized shoes of better quality.

Although there are differences between cold-glued shoes and vulcanized shoes in production processes and raw material selection, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. When customizing samples, you can first determine what type of shoes you want.