Have you ever wondered why a good pair of sports shoes can firmly support your feet? Why can high   end leather shoes always remain crisp and stylish？Why should wtudents pay special attention to softness and support？In fact，the answers to all these questions are inseparable from a key material-counter.

Counter is an indispensable component in footwear manufacturing. It is hidden between the

upper and the inner lining of the shoe, quietly playing a role in stabilizing, shaping and protecting. Different types of shoes have different requirements for counter. Today, let's reveal the key role ofcounter in sports shoes, leather shoes and children's shoes, and see how the right counter can improve   the quality of shoes!

First.Sports shoes: counter offers stable support and helps with sports

The core requirements for sports shoes are support, stability and shock absorption, and counter plays the role of an "invisible guardan"here.Our T series materials are suitable for this type of shoes.

1. Stabilize the arch of the foot and prevent excessive overturning: When running or jumping, the feet are prone to turning inward

   or outward. If this persists for a long time, it may lead to sports injuries. High quality counter can enhance the support on the shoe.   For instance, in basketball shoes, counter are usually harder,ensuring that the ankle is less likely to sprain when suddenly stopping and changing direction.

2. Fixed shoe shape to enhance the sense of wrapping: For instance, the professional marathon running shoes counter use ligheweight yet hightly elastic materials,which neither add weight nor fail to keep the upper of the shoe tightly against the foot,reducing sliding friction.

Second. Leather shoes: Hong Kong leather shoes shape a crisp appearance and enhance the wearing quality

The elegance and sophistication of leather shoes largely depend on their stiffness and resistance to deformation, and this is precisely the credit of counter. Our LQST series of materials are suitable for this type of shoes.

1. Maintain the three dimensional effect of the toe the and   heel: High end leather shoes(such as Oxford shoes and Derby shoes) have relatively hard counter embedded in the toe and heel areas to ensure that they will not collapse even after long-term wearing.

2. Enhance comfort and avoid rubbing feet: A good counter does not merely aim for hardness but rather strikes a balance between support and flexibility.For instance,some business and casual leather shoes adopt hot melt rubber,which not only maintains the shape of the shoes but also prevents the heel from being too hard and causing abrasion.

Third. Kids shoes: counter is suitable for children's foot development and safeguards their healthy growth

The bones and muscles in children's feet have not yet fully developed, so the counter for children must be soft and elastic,providing support without restricting growth.Our LQSS series materials are suitable for this pair of shoes.

1. Avoid overly hard materials affecting arch development: Overly hard counter may cause arch deformation in children. Therefore, high-quality children's shoes will use environmentally friendly TPU or high elasticity EVA counter,providing moderate support without affecting natural development.

2. Anti-kick and anti collision protection: Children are lively and active,and the toe of the shoes is prone to kicking hard objects. Therefore,the front part of the children's shoes needs to have a certain degree of impact resistance to protect the safety of the toes.

The right counter is the key to high-quality shoes.

Whether it's the stable support of sports shoes, the crisp and stylish appearance of leather shoes, or the healthy fit of children's shoes, Counter is quietly playing an irreplaceable role.A good pair of shoes should not only be judged by their appearance and brand,but also by whether their internal support structure is scientific and reasonable.Next time you buy shoes,you might as well pay more attention to their support, especially the heel of sports shoes,the toe of leather shoes,and the softness of children's shoes.Maybe you will find that truly good shoes all have a "smart" counter treasure hidden im them!