TEVA Ultra-Comf · Recycled-EVA Footbed
TEVA Ultra-Comf: Recycled-EVA Footbed
The Ultra-Comf brief combined a plush removable footbed with a recycled-material direction. We focused on making the construction measurable: which layer contains recycled EVA, how the content is documented, how the footbed fits the shoe and which wash and component checks need to be agreed.
Material traceability and removable fit
The challenge
A recycled-material goal needed a precise layer and a clear paper trail.
TEVA’s public product information identifies 15% recycled EVA in the topsole, while the project brief describes a recycled-EVA footbed. Those phrases are related, but they are not interchangeable. The development task was to define the actual component build, keep the percentage attached to the right layer and plan the records needed to support the final claim.
Our work
What We Did
We focused on the geometry, material, interfaces and checks needed to move the part into shoe testing.
Defined the complete footbed
We organized the outline, profile, support geometry, surface, color and removable fit around the available space inside the Ultra-Comf Slip On.
Clarified the recycled-material scope
We separated the topsole statement from the whole-footbed description and identified the feedstock source, calculation basis and traceability records the project would need.
Set material and wash targets
Hardness, density, resilience, compression behavior, aging, odor, color and wash requirements were treated as project decisions with named methods.
Kept approval evidence connected
Component checks and recycled-content documents can be reviewed together, followed by removable fit, step-in feel and wash performance in the finished shoe.
Result
The Result
The team had a clearer footbed specification and a more accurate way to discuss recycled content. The material claim could stay tied to the named layer and its documents, while geometry, washability and fit moved through their own practical approval checks.
In the finished shoe: TEVA describes the Ultra-Comf Slip On with a removable, washable ULTRA-COMF footbed, ripstop upper, scuba-knit opening and rubber outsole. We focus on the footbed construction and its material documentation; the complete product determines overall comfort, fit and walking performance.
References
Sources
The project brief confirms the component. The brand page provides the finished-shoe context.
Scope: This case focuses on the recycled-EVA footbed and the scope of its material statement. The published 15% figure belongs to the topsole unless project documents establish a broader claim.
| Reference | Used for |
|---|---|
| Project brief | Confirms the footwear model and component named in this case. |
| Deckers Japan / PR TIMES - Ultra-Comf Slip On launch release, August 16, 2024 ↗ | Provides the finished-shoe construction and product context. |
| FX Footwear - EVERYDAY EVA insole platform ↗ | Explains our relevant component platform and development scope. |
FAQ
Common Questions
Does 15% recycled EVA describe the whole footbed?
The public TEVA information assigns 15% recycled EVA to the topsole. We keep that percentage with the named layer unless the project specification and traceability documents support a different scope.
What recycled-material information should you send us?
The target layer, feedstock type, recycled-content range, calculation basis, required certification or transaction documents, and the wording your team expects to use.
What else belongs in the footbed brief?
The outline, profile, size range, removable-fit requirement, hardness and density targets, surface and color direction, wash or odor requirements and acceptance methods.
Can recycled-content paperwork replace component testing?
No. Traceability supports the material claim; dimensions, material properties, surface quality, wash behavior and fit still need their own approval checks.
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