Any footwear, especially sports, wear out really fast. Moreover, the material of the sole is not so important. Rubber, rubber or even metal mounted taps sooner or later become useless. But what if in the manufacture of soles to use one of the most durable materials on the planet, graphene? According to the editorial Board Phys.org that’ll work almost eternal sneakers.
To work on innovative shoes of the future United British sports brand inov-8 and scientists from the University of Manchester. Let us recall that graphene is a special material with a thickness of only 1 carbon atom, obtained in 2004. For his discovery, scientists even won the Nobel prize. So, in recent times, this material is increasingly used in various spheres of life. Moreover, the use of graphene is not solely limited to scientific research: it is used in the design of cars, planes, and some designers have used a unique material in the manufacture of clothing.
But back to the “grafenwirt sneakers”. The British company inov-8 introduced shoes with soles of graphene G-Series. When added to standard midsole rubber graphene, the strength shoes increased by 50%. It becomes more elastic and more resistant to wear. Innovative sneakers are scheduled to enter the market in 2018. As stated by Dr. Aravind Vijayaraghavan from the University of Manchester,
“Graphene can bend, stretch and fold, without fear of damage. Our unique technology allows you to create a Shoe that is 2 times stronger than usual. Enriched graphene rubber can better engage with all surfaces. This is a revolutionary product that will have a huge impact on the market of sports shoes. In addition, the graphene coating over time can be restored, even more prolonging the lifespan of shoes.”
In the U.K. introduced the eternal sneakers with graphene sole
Vladimir Kuznetsov