Abstract: Aspects of the invention can be directed to a boot including a sole portion, a lower portion, and a boot shaft portion. The sole portion, the lower portion and the boot shaft portion can be formed as a unitary member composed of a single compound. The wherein the single compound can include: EVA in the range of 17% to 27%, POE in the range of 6% to 16%, SEBS in the range of 10% to 20%, and rubber in the range of 19% to 29%.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention can be directed to a boot including a sole portion, a lower portion, and a boot shaft portion. The sole portion, the lower portion and the boot shaft portion can be formed as a unitary member composed of a single compound. The wherein the single compound can include: EVA in the range of 17% to 27%, POE in the range of 6% to 16%, SEBS in the range of 10% to 20%, and rubber in the range of 19% to 29%.

Abstract: Footwear soles, footwear items and associated methods of manufacturing are provided. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole in a form of a single unitary layer composed of a composition having unique and beneficial qualities. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), and rubber. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent. Some aspects of the invention provide a method of preparing a footwear sole composed of a single unitary layer, comprising: forming, by mixing while heating, a molten composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent; inserting the molten composition to a mold; and forming the sole while curing the molten composition in the mold.

Abstract: Footwear includes memory foam in at least a non-load bearing portion of the footwear to provide three-dimensional contouring to a foot. The footwear includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a pair of sides connecting the top portion with the bottom portion, and an opening formed between the top portion and the pair of sides to receive a foot. At least one of the top portion and the pair of sides includes memory foam providing three-dimensional contouring.

Abstract: In aspects of the invention, a footwear sole can include a sole member formed of a single unitary layer, wherein the sole member is formed of a compound including ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) and rubber. The compound can further include a bulking agent. The compound can further include a foaming agent, a color master agent and a bridging agent. The sole member can include a top surface, the top surface including a plurality of apertures defined in a rear portion of the top surface. The plurality of apertures can define a tapered shape, and a first aperture of the plurality of apertures can have a depth that is less than a second aperture of the plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures can be arranged in a plurality of rows.

Abstract: Footwear includes memory foam in at least a non-load bearing portion of the footwear to provide three-dimensional contouring to a foot. The footwear includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a pair of sides connecting the top portion with the bottom portion, and an opening formed between the top portion and the pair of sides to receive a foot. At least one of the top portion and the pair of sides includes memory foam providing three-dimensional contouring.

Abstract: Footwear soles, footwear items and associated methods of manufacturing are provided. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole in a form of a single unitary layer composed of a composition having unique and beneficial qualities. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), and rubber. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent. Some aspects of the invention provide a method of preparing a footwear sole composed of a single unitary layer, comprising: forming, by mixing while heating, a molten composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent; inserting the molten composition to a mold; and forming the sole while curing the molten composition in the mold.

Abstract: A knit glove operably configured for use with a capacitive touchscreen comprises a plurality of fingertips, an outer surface, and an inner surface, wherein at least one of the fingertips comprises conductive thread or yam extending from the outer surface of the knit glove to the inner surface of the glove to create a conductive pathway from the inner surface of the knit glove to the outer surface of the glove.