FOCUS 01 OUTDOOR · FASTENING BUYER LENS Secure lacing with a serviceable hook system
Double-Rivet Alpine Speed Hook Review hook geometry, lace compatibility and attachment layout for hiking, work or performance footwear.
STYLE NO. NK-HW-13 Eyelets & speed hooks
Material / finish zinc alloy with matte nickel or black finish; confirm against the selected style. Dimensions 22–26 mm overall length; lace opening around 4–6 mm. Drawing and fit check required. Attachment Two-point rivet attachment shown as a concept; rivet size and upper stack thickness must be confirmed. Check base material, finish and edge condition. Match the opening to lace diameter and pull direction. Agree corrosion method and acceptance criteria by market. Quick View Specs Inquire / Sample
FOCUS 02 PERFORMANCE · VISIBILITY BUYER LENS Reflective detail integrated into a lace system
Reflective Flat Shoelace Coordinate lace construction, color and reflective-yarn placement with the footwear upper and intended use.
STYLE NO. NK-LACE-01 Shoelaces & aglets
Material / construction polyester flat braid with reflective yarn; composition and yarn position require confirmation. Dimensions 8 mm width × 2 mm thickness; lace length can be set to the shoe size run. Color Black base with silver reflective yarn; colorway and reflectivity target to be approved from a sample. Confirm width, thickness, yarn composition and color. Define reflective placement and appearance after flex or abrasion. Share aglet type, lace length and required test method. Quick View Specs Inquire / Sample
FOCUS 03 MATERIAL · TRACEABILITY BUYER LENS Material claims backed by item-matched evidence
Recycled RPET Heel Pull Tab Set the webbing construction and pull-tab requirements, then match any recycled-content claim to current transaction documents.
STYLE NO. NK-WEB-01 Webbing & seam tapes
Material / construction polyester webbing; recycled-content version only after supplier and transaction evidence are verified. Dimensions 20 mm webbing width; finished loop length around 50–70 mm, adjusted to the shoe pattern. Color Black or olive green; Pantone matching and colorfastness target to be agreed for the project. Confirm fiber composition, width, weave and color. Define any recycled-content claim and evidence scope. Agree pull-force method, test conditions and acceptance criteria. Quick View Specs Inquire / Sample
FOCUS 04 BRANDING · UPPER DESIGN BUYER LENS Raised branding designed around placement and bonding
Fine-Relief 3D TPU Badge Align artwork, relief, color and placement with the upper material and the brand’s approval workflow.
STYLE NO. NK-PAT-01 TPU branding trims
Material Material: TPU; hardness and grade depend on artwork, flex needs and bonding method. Dimensions 30 × 25 mm; overall thickness around 1.5–2.5 mm for a low-relief badge concept. Attachment Heat-transfer or sew-on are example routes; confirm compatibility with the target upper material. Provide artwork, dimensions, color reference and placement. Confirm substrate, attachment process and tooling requirements. Set adhesion, flex and wash-test conditions if required. Quick View Specs Inquire / Sample
FOCUS 05 PERFORMANCE · SEAM SEALING BUYER LENS Bonding process matched to the upper construction
3-Layer Seam-Sealing Hot-Melt Tape Review tape structure, substrate compatibility and application conditions for the footwear assembly line.
STYLE NO. NK-WEB-33 Seam tapes
Construction Three-layer laminate concept: face film / adhesive layer / release liner; actual layer materials require confirmation. Dimensions Common starting width: 20 mm; width and roll length selected for seam layout and application equipment. Bonding setup Press temperature, pressure and dwell time must be established with the actual tape and upper material. Confirm layer structure, width and intended seam location. Specify substrate and establish press settings through a trial. Agree peel, wash or water-resistance test method as applicable. Quick View Specs Inquire / Sample
FOCUS 06 PERSONALIZATION · ATTACHMENT BUYER LENS Decorative detail integrated with fit and retention
One-Piece In-Mold Shoe Charm Compare an integrated charm concept with the footwear platform, opening geometry and intended user requirements.
STYLE NO. NK-CHM-01 Charms & findings
Material PVC is shown as an example for a flexible molded charm; confirm the actual compound and market requirements. Dimensions 18 × 18 mm decorative face, around 2–3 mm thick; fit opening must match the shoe port. Color / attachment Two-color molded concept; opening fit and retention require testing on the target footwear platform. Confirm opening geometry, base dimensions and fit. Specify material, color, edge finish and applicable small-part requirements. Agree retention and repeated-use checks for the target application. Quick View Specs Inquire / Sample
FOCUS 01OUTDOOR · FASTENING
