Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) merges the advantages of elastomers and thermoplastics, providing exceptional tensile strength, excellent abrasion resistance, high elasticity, and slip resistance. It is also resistant to oil, grease, and hydrolysis, making it a preferred choice for demanding applications in sports and safety footwear, offering an advantage over rubber. TPU enables better design solutions, with fewer technical constraints on aesthetics, thereby enhancing the likelihood that the final product will closely match the initial sketches or designs.